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CTV News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Events taking place in Manitoba this weekend
Justin Wright-Foreman (13) is seen dribbling the basketball against the Edmonton Stingers on June 16, 2024. (Winnipeg Sea Bears) With the May long weekend ahead, here are some events taking place in Manitoba from May 16 to 19, 2024. Manito Ahbee Festival May 16-18 Red River Exhibition Park An annual celebration of Indigenous arts, culture and music, including an International Pow Wow, Indigenous Music Awards, a fashion show and more. Tickets required. Keycon 41 May 16–18 Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites Manitoba's premier convention focusing on science fiction, fantasy and literary genres. Tickets required. Boishakhi Mela 1432 May 17, 4-9 p.m. University of Manitoba -- UMSU University Centre Welcome the arrival of Bengali New Year with food, traditional culture and more. Tickets required. Holi Summer Fest May 18, 4-9 p.m. Assiniboia Downs Enjoy some beats and eats at Manitoba's biggest colour festival. Tickets required. Tyndall Community Market May 17-18, 2-9 pm Tyndall Park Community Centre The annual community markets kicks off with food trucks, local vendors, music, games and more. Spring Market May 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winnipeg Beach Market season kicks off in Winnipeg Beach for another year. Foodtrip Market SpringFest May 17-18 IKEA parking lot A day of delicious food, local treasures, live entertainment, a pet fashion show and fun for the whole family. Family Fun Spring Fair May 16-25 Assiniboia Downs Parking Lot Wonder Shows brings back its thrilling rides, fun games and delicious carnival treats to the Downs. Tickets required. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride May 18, 9 am Get your dapper attire and engines ready for the most stylish motorcycling charity event. The ride raises money in support of men's mental health and prostate cancer research. All riders must be registered. Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Exhibition May 17-September 1 Manitoba Children's Museum Learn how mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites are important to the ecosystem. The grand opening on May 17 includes live leech feeding and a mosquito craft. Royal Winnipeg Ballet School's On the Edge Tour May 16, 6:30 p.m. Tanner's Crossing Elementary School, Minnedosa Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon May 17, 7:30 p.m. The RWB School takes the show on the road with an intimate performance celebrating the ballet's 85-year legacy. Pieces include excerpts from 'Coppélia', a new flamenco creation and a work commissioned through Pathways to Performance. Tickets required. Alessia Cara May 19, 8 p.m. Burton Cummings Theatre Award-winning singer Alessia Cara presents her 'Love & Hyperbole' World Tour. Tickets required. Andrés Cepeda May 18, 8 p.m. Burton Cummings Theatre Enjoy a night of music with once of Colombia's most beloved artists. Tickets required. Josh Johnson 'The Flowers' Tour May 17, 3:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. West End Cultural Centre Stand-up comedian Josh Johnson plays three shows at the WECC. Comedy Central's 'most watched comedian ever' is also a correspondent on 'The Daily Show' and has written for 'The Tonight Show.' Tickets Required. An Evening with Andrea Macasaet May 18, 8 p.m. West End Cultural Centre The original Anne Boleyn in the Broadway hit 'Six', Macasaet will take you on a journey of music, stories and local special guests. Tickets Required. Jane Bunnett & Maqueque May 17, 8 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. Berney Theatre, Rady JCC Jane Bunnett and her all-woman band showcase the life and energy of Afro-Cuban jazz. Tickets required. Babbu Maan May 16, 8:30 p.m. Burton Cummings Theatre Indian singer-songwriter Babbu Maan shares music from his more than 20-year long catalogue. Tickets required. Brian Kiley May 16 &17 Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club Kiley was a writer for Conan O'Brien and Ellen DeGeneres' talk shows, winning a pair of Emmy awards. The stand-up comedian has his own Comedy Central special and has appeared on several late-night talk shows. Tickets required. Kyle Lucey May 16-17, 8 p.m. Yuk Yuk's Winnipeg Lucey is an internationally renowned comedian who has also starred in a number of television shows such as 'Fear Thy Neighbor, 'Blood and Fury' and 'Losing It.' Tickets required. Winnipeg Sea Bears May 16, 7:30 p.m. Canada Life Centre The Winnipeg Sea Bears kick off the season at home against the Edmonton Stingers. The team will honour Chad Posthumus before the game. Tickets required.
Calgary Herald
11-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council
A familiar name in Edmonton sports and business circles is entering the municipal politics arena for the first time. Article content Article content Reed Clarke, the former CEO and co-owner of the Edmonton Stingers and current CEO of Sport Edmonton, announced his candidacy for city council in Ward Nakota Isga this weekend, bringing what he describes as a 'fresh approach' rooted in collaboration, community and economic vitality. Article content Article content 'I love this city,' Clarke told Postmedia ahead of the launch. 'As somebody who grew up and was raised in the ward, bought my first house there, learned to play the sport I love the most — basketball — and still coaches these kids at the Grovenor Community League in basketball, it's really a full circle moment for me.' Article content Article content Nakota Isga is the west-end ward that has been represented by Coun. Andrew Knack, who is not seeking another term as councillor but is reportedly considering a run for mayor. Article content Clarke's platform is built around three pillars. The first is connected, which is all about building strong relationships among stakeholders, including the province, federal government, police, business leaders, and fellow council members. Clarke believes consensus-building and collaboration are essential to civic government's ability to 'get things done and to move forward with a better Edmonton.' Article content The second pillar is community, emphasizing Clarke's deep roots in the area and commitment to enhancing Edmonton's unique network of community leagues. Article content Article content 'Edmonton is one big community in my mind,' he said. 'I want to embrace and support them, and make everyone welcome in communities, especially in Nakota Isga, and make those safe, inviting places for everybody,' he said. Article content Article content The third pillar is commerce, reflecting Clarke's background and his desire to make Edmonton 'the best place in Canada to do business,' particularly among major cities. He said he will advocate for quicker permit and licence approvals and stronger partnerships with the private sector to drive 'equitable, responsible' development. Article content 'I think working with the business community and having a really good relationship with them is something that's needed in city council,' he added. Article content Clarke's campaign will also lean on his experience in sports leadership. Under his tenure, the Edmonton Stingers became a 'community powerhouse,' selling out 70 per cent of their home games and winning the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Community Service award with over 1,000 volunteer hours logged.
Edmonton Journal
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council
'I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and be there. I think actually being on the ground will allow me to have those real conversations in a community league, in the playground' Reed Clarke, former president, CEO and co-owner of the Edmonton Stingers, is launching his campaign for city council in Ward Nakota Isga with a focus on community engagement and civic pride. Supplied photo A familiar name in Edmonton sports and business circles is entering the municipal politics arena for the first time. Reed Clarke, the former CEO and co-owner of the Edmonton Stingers and current CEO of Sport Edmonton, announced his candidacy for city council in Ward Nakota Isga this weekend, bringing what he describes as a 'fresh approach' rooted in collaboration, community and economic vitality. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'I love this city,' Clarke told Postmedia ahead of the launch. 'As somebody who grew up and was raised in the ward, bought my first house there, learned to play the sport I love the most — basketball — and still coaches these kids at the Grovenor Community League in basketball, it's really a full circle moment for me.' Nakota Isga is the west-end ward that has been represented by Coun. Andrew Knack, who is not seeking another term as councillor but is reportedly considering a run for mayor. Clarke's platform is built around three pillars. The first is connected, which is all about building strong relationships among stakeholders, including the province, federal government, police, business leaders, and fellow council members. Clarke believes consensus-building and collaboration are essential to civic government's ability to 'get things done and to move forward with a better Edmonton.' The second pillar is community, emphasizing Clarke's deep roots in the area and commitment to enhancing Edmonton's unique network of community leagues. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Edmonton is one big community in my mind,' he said. 'I want to embrace and support them, and make everyone welcome in communities, especially in Nakota Isga, and make those safe, inviting places for everybody,' he said. The third pillar is commerce, reflecting Clarke's background and his desire to make Edmonton 'the best place in Canada to do business,' particularly among major cities. He said he will advocate for quicker permit and licence approvals and stronger partnerships with the private sector to drive 'equitable, responsible' development. 'I think working with the business community and having a really good relationship with them is something that's needed in city council,' he added. Clarke's campaign will also lean on his experience in sports leadership. Under his tenure, the Edmonton Stingers became a 'community powerhouse,' selling out 70 per cent of their home games and winning the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Community Service award with over 1,000 volunteer hours logged. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He also founded the Fresh Nets foundation, which revitalizes basketball and ball hockey infrastructure in local parks — something he hopes to expand through the campaign. Former Edmonton Stingers CEO and co-owner Reed Clarke announces his candidacy for Edmonton city council in Ward Nakota Isga on Saturday, May 10. 2025. Photo by Steven Sandor 'Fresh approach' to engagement Former mayor Stephen Mandel was among the attendees at Clarke's launch party on Saturday, during which the host gave away door prizes from his sports apparel company City of Champs. He did not indicate whether he plans to join a political party, such as the one being put together by mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell. He did say that an early priority for the next council is to restore Edmonton's nickname as the City of Champions — a move that Cartmell also supports. Though new to politics, Clarke said that's part of what he brings to the table. 'I'm not a politician. I haven't been active in politics, and I want to take a fresh approach to how I can get my message out there to people,' he said. 'I would love to host and then be invited to a lot of these community gatherings. I want to make that a really great opportunity for all the residents in that community to be able to have a real easy conversation, face to face with me, about things that we can address.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On pressing issues like housing, infrastructure and public safety, Clarke isn't offering fixed prescriptions just yet. Instead, he's prioritizing listening directly to residents and asking questions. As part of that, he also acknowledged the importance of engaging marginalized and under-represented groups. 'You've got to put a lot of miles on. I pride myself on (being) somebody who is involved in the community,' he said. 'I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and be there. I think actually being on the ground will allow me to have those real conversations in a community league, in the playground.' This will be Clarke's first run for elected office, and while he admits to being 'excited and nervous,' he said the timing feels right to 'jump on this ride.' — With files from Steven Sandor cnguyen@ Read More Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here . You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. 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