Leons Headlines July 28: Westman enjoyed a busy weekend with the MB Threshermen’s Reunion in Austin, the Wayway Rodeo, Deloraine Fair & Monsters & Mayhem Tour. Events brought out big crowds with rodeo action, live music & monster truck mayhem for a fun mix of small-town spirit & high-octane thrills.
-Folklorama 2025 kicked off Saturday in Wpg with 43 pavilions marking the start of 2 weeks of culture, music & community, until Aug 16.
-Neelin High School alumni raise & donated $3500 to support sword attack victim through the sale of 181 “Neelin Strong” T-shirts.
-No hesitation when a Portage man saved a 2-year-old from drowning July 18. Preston Houle, 29, performed CPR on unconscious toddler until paramedics arrived
-Saturday Aug. 9, International Peace Garden will host the annual “Handshake Across the Border,” with a full day a Summer Floral Celebrations.
-US & EU make a trade deal, world markets advance, while Canada’s Aug 1 deadline approaches.
-Community members worry a concert by US Christian musician Sean Feucht planned for Wpg Aug. 20 could spark tensions in the diverse neighbourhood, as the city decides on a permit.
-New report from CD Howe says Ottawa to blame for higher consumer prices. Federal Government spending, not Bank of Canada interest rate policies, deemed largely responsible for soaring inflation.
-Wpg Blue Bombers crushed by Argos in Grey Cup repeat 31-17 in front of 13K fans at BMO field Saturday.
🎬 Happy Gilmore 2: MOVIE of the Year! The sequel we didn’t know we needed is here—Happy Gilmore 2 drops with a jaw-dropping 74 cameos! Can you name them all before we spoil the list? Watch the clip and take the challenge:
🍿 Weekend of NOSTALGIA at the Theatre! Popcorn, previews, and pure magic—but most if it is not original. Do we care? Audiences are LOVING the throwbacks! As of the weekend of July 26–27, 2025, the top five movies at the U.S. box office were: Fantastic Four: First Steps – $118 million (domestic debut) followed by Superman – $24.8 million (third week), Jurassic World: Rebirth – $13 million (fourth week), F1: The Movie – $6.2 million (fifth week) and Smurfs – $5.4 million (second week).
🔥 170 Passengers Evacuated in Plane Fire – Denver. Terrifying moments as a plane bursts into flames on the runway—170 people rushed off safely. Watch the dramatic footage and hear how it all unfolded:
🌊 It’s Waterpark Day in Manitoba! Wait… just 4 parks?! St. Anne, Portage & Transcona—is that really it for water fun in the province?!
Time to crown Manitoba’s splash champion:
PORTAGE Splash Island Water Park!
TRANSONA Waterpark Link:
https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/things-to-do/family-fun/display,listing/07789/transcona-aquatic-park
✈️ Canada Complains About Travel Chaos—But Who’s Listening? Delays, cancellations, and lost bags galore—Canada’s travel complaints are overflowing. But with red tape everywhere, is anyone actually fixing the problem?
He built a BAR in his GARAGE! Iain Mason, 55, from East Kilbride, Scotland, secretly turned his garage into a fully working six-seater pub for under £1,000 using freebies and cheap finds. Called “Stoaters,” the bar has a roaring fire, cask pumps, and classic pub décor—and he says it’s probably the best thing he’s ever done.
