Happy Friday, Winnipeg!

Grab your coffee, get comfy, and let's catch you up before the weekend begins!

In today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

For Winnipeg skateboarders, the first snowfall usually means putting the board away until spring.

But this winter, there’s finally somewhere to keep skating.

Pihtikwè Skatepark is a new indoor park downtown, built by the Manitoba Skateboarding Coalition and local skaters who wanted a place to ride year-round.

Even the name means something. Pihtikwè (pee-tih-kway) is Cree for “come in,” the kind of welcome you’d give someone at your front door.

That welcome goes for everyone. Indigenous skaters ride for free, and if money’s tight, staff will set you up with a small job around the park instead, because they never want cost to keep anyone off a board.

Click here: To see the hours and prices and plan your first visit!!

They've been asking since the first leaf fell.

You want it to be something special. Somewhere fun, a little different, the kind of night they'll still be talking about at school the next day. But between work, practices, and everything else, you just haven't figured out where yet.

And Halloween's coming fast.

Here's your answer. Witchy Wonderland is back at Red River Exhibition Park, all new this year, and it's built for exactly this.

One ticket covers almost all of it, $20 for ages 3 and up, free for kids 2 and under. And costumes are encouraged.

It opens October 22, less than two weeks away, and only runs nine days: October 22 to 25 and 29 to 31. After that, it's gone until next year.

So grab your tickets now. They work any day of the event, so you can pick your night later.

And the next time they ask, you'll finally have an answer.

📍 Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave

P.S. Send this to the parents in your group chat. The kids will have even more fun with their friends there too.

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Maya Turner has been making Canadian university football history since she first stepped onto the field in Manitoba. And this fall, she added another chapter.

At the end of training camp, the 24-year-old kicker and punter was named one of the team’s seven captains, making her the first female captain in the Bisons’ 100 years of football.

Those firsts made headlines, but it’s how she shows up every day that made her a captain. Head coach Stan Pierre says she works hard, never makes excuses and sets the example for younger players.

The Bisons have one regular-season home game left, on Oct. 31. If you’ve been meaning to catch a game this fall, bring the family and come cheer them on.

Click here: To grab your tickets for the Bisons’ Oct. 31 home game!

Now that’s how you finish a hockey game.

The Jets came home on a roll, and on Wednesday night, they kept it going right down to the final minute.

Tied 2-2 with the Colorado Avalanche and just one minute left on the clock, Kyle Connor buried a beautiful pass from Mark Scheifele to give Winnipeg a 3-2 win at Canada Life Centre.

The win brings the Jets to 3-0-1, with points in all four games so far. That final goal was also the 62nd time Connor and Scheifele have teamed up on a game-winner, the most of any duo in Jets history.

If you missed the game, or just want to relive that final minute, it’s worth another watch.

Click here: To relive Connor's last-minute goal and catch all the highlights!

The Jets are off to a strong start this season, and now they’ve given fans another reason to get excited.

The team has revealed its new jerseys for the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic, where they’ll face the Montreal Canadiens outdoors at Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25. And longtime Jets fans might recognize the look.

The Canadiens are going retro too, with their familiar red jerseys and vintage cream details.

It’ll be a special sight on Oct. 25, with both teams skating outside in their throwback looks.

Click here: To see the new Heritage Classic jerseys and all their special details!

For many people, retirement means slowing down.

But plenty of Manitoba seniors are busier than ever, volunteering, helping neighbours and making their communities better. If someone in your life is one of them, here’s a chance to see them recognized.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Manitoba Healthy Aging Awards, which celebrate Manitobans 65 and older who help other seniors stay healthy, active and connected.

Nominations close April 30, 2027, and winners will be honoured at the Legislative Building later that year.

So think about the neighbour, friend or family member who’s always giving back. They may not be slowing down anytime soon, but this is a chance to stop and thank them.

Click here: To learn more and nominate someone who deserves recognition!

Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.

Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase.