A Winnipeg developer has plans in the works to put the Standardbred sport on the map in Manitoba s largest city within the next year and there s nothing standard about his approach or his vision.
Garth Rogerson, CEO of the not-for-profit Red River Exhibition Association, is leading the charge to expand harness racing in Manitoba beyond its current rural footprint. And while many existing facilities either feature racing as the lone attraction or relegate it to a mere afterthought, Rogerson envisions a setup where the races aren t necessarily alone in the spotlight, but still an integral element of a greater entertainment experience much in the same vein as minor league sports.
Red River Ex drive-thru show gets green light from new public health order
The show is going on for an annual winter drive-thru light show in Winnipeg that was briefly cancelled last month by strict new pandemic control measures shuttering non-essential businesses and services.
Social Sharing
Annual Winter Wonderland display will run daily (except Christmas Day) from 6 to 10 p.m. until Jan. 2
CBC News ·
Take a drive through Winter Wonderland
CBC News Manitoba4 months ago
1:33The annual Winter Wonderland, Red River Ex drive-thru light show is on again this year after briefly being cancelled by public health orders during the pandemic.1:33