For all you soccer fans

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Team Australia raised their banner over the Subway Soccer Field. Photo: Phil Hossack, WFP.

Team Australia raised their banner over the Subway Soccer Field. Photo: Phil Hossack, WFP.

As you probably all know, the Matildas from Australia and the White Ferns from New Zealand are in Winnipeg as part of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but they are not the only ones from down under playing in Winnipeg this week.

An elite group of 16 girls aged 13 to 16 from Canberra and Sydney are following the World Cup for the next two weeks, and cheering on their home country while also taking part in exhibition games along the way. For more information, visit the Winnipeg Free Press online. Continue reading →

Yarn June 2015

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Yarn-2015-JuneIconThe June 2015 issue of The Southern Yarn is available for download now!

Note: the upcoming pool party is on Sunday, not Saturday. The earlier version of the Yarn had the wrong day listed. The issue on the site is now correct.

Inside you’ll find details in upcoming events, an interesting DUCW member’s connection to the infamous Ned Kelly, and a cover story about next month’s Aussie contributions to the lineup at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Download it at our Yarn page, or click on the image on the right, or use the link below:

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FIFA soccer: see Canada and New Zealand play!

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Soccer fans are invited to celebrate the kick-off to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ at Winnipeg Stadium’s FREE “Fan Zone” on Saturday, June 6.

The festivities begin at 15:00 and feature a live broadcast of both matches including the opening match featuring Canada v. China PR followed by New Zealand vs Netherlands. The Fan Zone will also feature a DJ, mini soccer pitch, face painters, photo booth and a special appearance by the tournament’s Official Mascot Shuéme. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site and free parking will be available in U Lot.

Read all the details here: http://winnipeg.fwwc2015.ca/event/winnipeg-fan-zone/

Commonwealth conference

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Winnipeg is hosting a conference of the Royal Commonwealth Society this weekend. The events kicked off last night (Thursday, May 28, 2015) with a reception at Manitoba’s Government House, hosted by the Lt. Governor. Here are some photos from the event last night.

(photos by Brian Hydesmith)