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Atmosphere: North of Hell Tour
2014-05-20 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Garrick Centre, 330 Garry St, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2G7, Canada
Atmosphere will embark on an extensive Canadian tour with Prof and deM atlaS as support, kicking off on May 14 in Saskatoon at O’Brians Event Centre. The Minneapolis-based hip hop duo will release their 8th studio album, Southsiders – their first album since 2011’s The Family Sign – on May 6 via Rhymesayers.
The North Of Hell Tour will feature direct support by Prof, celebrity agitator and newest member of the Rhymesayers family, and deM atlaS, who brings crazy energy and positive vibes to every track he touches.

Downtown Spring Carnival
2014-05-16 - 2014-05-19 | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
Founded by Henry Saluk in 1963, Wonder Shows began as a midsize carnival which soon grew to accommodate 3 acres of rides, games, and fun food. In the spring of 2000, husband and wife, Ken and Anita Kiernicki, who have over 30 years of carnival experience under their belt, became the new owners of Wonder Shows. They vowed to continue with the philosophy Wonder Shows was reputable for – “Family Fun Entertainment”.

Backstreet Boys: In a World Like This Tour
2014-05-11 19:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
The In a World Like This Tour is the tenth concert tour by American boy band, the Backstreet Boys. Supporting their eighth studio album, In a World Like This, the tour consists of over 140 shows in Asia, North America and Europe. It is the band’s first tour as a quintet in seven years, as band member Kevin Richardson rejoined in 2012.

Giveaway Weekend
2014-05-10 - 2014-05-11
Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill!
What to do

place unwanted, reusable household items at the curb on your front street
label each item with a “FREE” (pdf – 13kb) sticker or sign
keep any items safely stored away that you don’t want to give away
remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday

What to give

books, CDs and DVDs
furniture and small appliances
sports equipment and toys
tools
yard and gardening equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, snow throwers, rakes, shovels)
kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
unwanted gifts
construction material including drywall and hardware (e.g., nails, bolts and screws)
electronics
clothing
paint

What not to give

any items infested with bed bugs (e.g., mattresses, furniture, bedding)
toilets (with a flush volume of 13 litres or more)
visit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out about items that aren’t safe to give away (e.g., baby walkers, lawn darts)

Giveaway etiquette

Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE”.
Respect other people’s property – don’t walk or drive on people’s lawns or gardens.
Giveaway items should still be in good condition.
Don’t discard any items on another person’s lawn.
Obey the traffic laws at all times (e.g., don’t block traffic, park illegally or block people’s driveways with your vehicle) and watch out for children.
