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How to #EmbraceWinter Sans-Skates

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 by The Forks Market

Your knees buckle, blades slide back and forth without actually propelling you forward, and you can't stay upright to save your life. Here's looking at you, folks who aren't fans of skating. We feel your pain (falling on the ice hurts can sometimes cause a bruised bottom). So when you're at...

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Do You Speak Skate?

Posted on Feb 04, 2016 by The Forks Market

I love skating. Growing up, I played ringette (ahem, provincial champ in 1991.) Though, for some reason, as an adult, I never went out and skated much. Outdoor hockey rinks are great, but that loop...

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Hit the Beach(comber) at The Forks

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 by The Forks Market

Like the theme song from Cheers, sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. The Beachcomber Restaurant at The Forks is that kind of...

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Hey there Lindsay: The Forks' Fitness Guru

Posted on Jan 04, 2016 by The Forks Market

Hello New Year and hello to resolutions! It's the first full week of 2016- and already, some resolutions may need some help {especially the healthy living ones}. But have no fear, Lindsay Somers, our new resident fitness expert at The Forks, is here to help you on your way.

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Hey there hemp!

Posted on Dec 17, 2015 by The Forks Market

Fifteen years ago, Mike Carriere was managing a hotel in rural Manitoba and living in what he calls a ‘toxic environment’. He needed a career change, and with three young children, it was important to him to change his life and philosophy, reduce his carbon footprint, and do something he could...

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THIRD + BIRD flies into The Forks Market

Posted on Dec 10, 2015 by The Forks Market

There's something one-of-a-kind about THIRD+BIRD — besides the fact that it's totally local. It's an event that takes the...

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Holiday Shopping Doesn’t Have to be so Ho-Hum

Posted on Dec 02, 2015 by The Forks Market

The most challenging part of buying Christmas gifts isn’t finding the time to shop or navigating through...

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More than Trading at the Forks

Posted on Nov 03, 2015 by The Forks Market

You can tell how much Brad Hewlett loves Forks Trading Company just by strolling through the store with him. He has a story to tell about each artisan showcased on the shelves. His eyes light up with each description of another unique product. And as he approaches the moccasin section, he...

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Danny, King of the Basement, at MTYP

Posted on Oct 14, 2015 by The Forks Market

Guest post by : Greg Klassen Good day. I’m the new marketing manager at Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Some of you may know me already. I’ve worked at the RWB, PTE...

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Welcome to The Boulevard

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 by The Forks Market

We all know why the chicken crossed the road, but our question is WHERE did the chicken do it? Well, it would probably be at The Boulevard if they were here at The Forks . The...

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