Gallery: Manitoba memories of Trudeau’s political journey

Manitoba was a frequent destination for Justin Trudeau as part of his 12-year journey as federal Liberal leader.

Gallery: The best photos from Free Press photojournalists in 2024

It feels like 2024 has flown by far too quickly. Understandably, some might feel this year didn’t go by fast enough. Regardless of how one might feel about 2024, our staff photographers were around the city and province to capture some of the best and compelling images of this year.

Slideshow: Murray Sinclair’s life and legacy honoured at memorial

More than a thousand members of the public, including dignitaries, filled the seats at Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10 to remember Murray Sinclair. Here are some of the images from the memorial service captured by staff and wire photographers.

Photo gallery: U.S. election 2024

Republican candidate former U.S. president Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election early Tuesday morning, defeating Democratic candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris.

‘Just horrible’: Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life

WINNIPEG - A woman told court Thursday that years of counselling and medications have failed to keep away nightmares about the gruesome killings of her daughter and two young grandchildren.

Tammi St. Jean told a sentencing hearing in Winnipeg about the roller-coaster of emotions she has had since the slayings in 2022.

Trevis McLeod earlier pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the deaths of his common-law partner and their children. He was handed an automatic life sentence with no parole eligibility for 16 years.

"My heart and mind cannot comprehend how someone can murder their family in such a cold, calculated and brutal manner," St. Jean wrote in a victim impact statement read aloud by Crown attorney Dayna Queau-Guzzi.

In pane view

It’s an autumn rite of passage for many — cleaning windows before the snow and cold arrive. That job is carried out on a much larger scale at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Last week, workers with Bresara Window Cleaning tackled the museum’s massive glass facade, called The Cloud, which is made of 1,335 custom-cut pieces. The museum regularly schedules a cleaning in the fall. The Israel Asper Tower of Hope, the museum’s glass spire, is cleaned in both May and September. Because of the unique angles of the museum’s design, the job can only be done with the […]

Photo gallery: Bittersweet farewell to Winnipeg’s iconic candy company

Winnipeg’s iconic candy company, the Nutty Club, closed earlier this year after more than a century of business. Free Press photographer Mike Deal visited the company’s East Exchange locations last week, where the remnants offer a stark reminder of a once-booming candy-manufacturing industry in the city.

Maps of Winnipeg’s proposed new transit routes

The City of Winnipeg plans to change almost every transit route in the city in June 2025, during a major overhaul of the transit service.

All told, there will be 142 changes to bus routes in the city during a switch to a "spine-feeder model."

Instead of every bus in the city ending up downtown, there will be a network of major routes and less frequently served feeder routes that bring passengers to the main bus routes.

A city report included maps of each of the new proposed bus routes. View them below.

Photo gallery: Indigenous folk perform Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third day of Manito Ahbee Festival

Indigenous community dancers performed at the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third and final day of the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival. The festivities at Red River Exhibition Park featured NextGEN, the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow, the Manito Ahbee Marketplace & Food, the Ignite Our Spirit Stage, the Red Road Cultural Clothing fashion show, Jig N' Jam, Manito Ahbee Sports, the Indian Horse Relay, and many new events and partnerships.

Check out John Woods' photos of the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow performance.

Spring calving season a rite of passage at Edie Creek Angus ranch

NEAR ANOLA — Calving season is a harbinger of spring at the Edie Creek Angus ranch, where 220 cows and heifers mosey about in a pasture dedicated to the mothers-to-be. New calves scamper across the field, hind legs kicking playfully and tails swinging. In the distance, stands of budding aspen glow almost neon green in the early morning sun. Third-generation ranchers Jonathan and Stefan Bouw head the operation, raising grass-fed cattle built to thrive on the Manitoba prairie. Stefan Bouw drives through a pasture to check for any calves born overnight. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press) Since switching from winter […]

Slideshow: Eyes to the sky for the solar eclipse

Manitobans paused on Monday to watch the partial eclipse that made its way across North America. The overcast sky didn't dampen the fun at the Eclipse parties held across Winnipeg to mark the celestial event. Our staff photographers were present to capture some of the awe and wonder of the day.

Gallery: Sports on the University of Manitoba campus

Photographer Brook Jones went behind the scenes for a busy day of sports at the University of Manitoba.

Free Press photographers share their best images from the last 12 months

In a blink of an eye, 2023 has come and gone. But our staff photographers were around the city and province to capture some of the best images of the year.

In pictures: Winnipeg’s Arlington Bridge through the years

Despite its troubled history and uncertain future, the Arlington Bridge has remained an icon in Winnipeg's skyline for more than a century.

The bridge was opened to traffic in 1912 and discussion has swirled about its deterioration and potential plans for replacement since the 1960s.

Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day in Winnipeg

Hundreds of veterans, active service members and civilians gathered in Winnipeg’s downtown convention centre to mark Remembrance Day. Photos by Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press.