Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 31, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k Page b1 wow. Crosstown civic. My. Ca Crosstown civic credit Union resp 4.50% 5 year term deposits guaranteed 100% by the credit Union Deposit guarantee corporation. Rates subject to change. Local organic milk a hit in stores / b4 City & business City editor Paul Samyn 697 7292 City. Desk free press. My. Ca i Winnipeg repress. Com wednesday december 31, 2008 b 1 Send news tips and photos to tips free press. My. Ca for breaking news go to Winnipeg repress. Com t his news quiz was compiled from stories that appeared on the front pages of the Winnipeg free press in 2008. 1. Baby Jayden Thom Duck is in the news. Why 2. Canadian juniors win Gold again. How Many consecutive Gold medals have they won 3. The first Man to conquer it. Everest is dead. Who was he 4. Popular Winnipeg Ger Don Wittman Dies of cancer at 72. What was dons profession 5. The Gimli glider is Laid to rest in the Mojave desert. What was the Gimli glider 6. Winnipeg answers of Tawas skating Challenge. Whats the Story 7. Cindy Klassens sister Lisa is in critical condition after a bizarre Accident. What has happened 8. Manitoba celebrates its founder with a Holiday. Name the Holiday. 9. A longtime Caribbean Leader hands Over Power to his brother. A hons the Leader 10. The nighttime sky Over Winnipeg is lit up with a heavenly Orange red Hue. Whats going on 11. Manitoba ass Jennifer Jones wins it All in Regina. What has she won 12. Albertas Kevin Martin wins the Brier with a perfect record. Where was the Brier held this year 13. The Winnipeg regional health authority plans to move its Headquarters. Where is it going 14. Canada makes a controversial move by recognizing a Small Balkan nation. Name the nation. 15. An icon is gone As Canadian tire cancels one of its publications. Which publication 16. Grace Hospital is taken Over by the Winnipeg regional health authority. Who founded the Grace 17. A Canadian Coin is threatened with extinction. Which Coin 18. A Long running Csc comedy show will sign off on new years eve. Name the show. 19. Film domes Moses is dead. Who was he 20. Protesters snuff out the olympic Torch in Paris. What Are they protesting 21. A historic North end bakery is destroyed by fire. Name the bakery. 22. Rick Hillier Steps Down. Who is Rick Hillier 23. Canadian autumn Kelly marries Peter Phillips in England. Who is Peters Well known grandmother 24. Maxime Bernier resigns. Why 25. The legislature Rolls out the red carpet for Victor Sushchenko. Who is Victor Sushchenko 26. Under the a. Winnipeg has More of these establishments than anywhere in the world. What Type of establishments Are being referred to 27. Pretty in Pink Why is one Days edition of the free press printed in a Pink Hue 28. Hockey night in Canada changes its tune. What has happened 29. Prime minister Stephen Harper says we Are sorry. What is the pm apologizing for 30. Record numbers Pound the pavement to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Winnipeg institution. Whats going on 31. Guy Maddins latest film hits the theatres. What is it called 32. Quebec City celebrates a birthday. How old is the City 33. Racy pictures on a computer website cause embarrassment for the Blue bombers. Why 34. A confrontation Between Winnipeg police and a suspect leads to a controversial death. What weapon was used in the fatal confrontation 35. A greyhound bus was the scene of a grisly crime. Whats the Story 36. The games Are on which City in China is the Host 37. Charles Daoust and Tracy Pulak tie the knot at Centre Field. Where do they become husband and wife 38. Meat products Are recalled in massive numbers in Ontario due to Lister Osis. Which company is at the Centre of the recall 39. Millions flee the Gulf coast of Louisiana. Why 40. The Blue bombers Trade a popular player. Who is he and where has he gone 41. Winnipeg Gas most popular tourist destination celebrates its 20th anniversary. What is now 20 years old 42. Relief is in sight As portable structures appear on main Street. Whats now available to those in need 43. Public pressure allows a political party Leader to join the televised election debates. Who is now part of the political boys club 44. A philanthropist race car Driver cultural icon and Oscar Winner is dead at 83. Who was he 45. The Liberal candidate in Kildonan st. Paul is dumped by the party due to alleged anti semitic remarks. Who is now an Independent 46. Canadian party leaders debate the issues on to. What other debate is on to the same evening 47. Reno is taken off death Row. Who or what is Reno 48. Barack Obama sweeps into the White House in the u. S. Elections. Who will be his Vic president 49. Melissa Fung is taken hostage for 28 Days. Where has this happened 50. Doug Berry is fired As Blue bombers coach. How Long has Berry been with the bombers 51. The City mourns the loss of Debby. Who or what was Debby 52. The provincial government announces several activities that will no longer be lawful. Name the activity that will be banned while driving a car 53. The Calgary stampedes win the Grey cup 22 14. Where was the big game played this year 54. Terrorists attack foreigners in a major City in India. Name the City. 55. A u. S. Shopping Stampede proves to be fatal. Which department store Chain is involved in this tragedy 56. Prime minister Stephen Harper pays a visit to the governor general. Why 57. Mike Kelly is hired As the new coach of the Blue bombers. Which team was Kellys previous employer 58. A grim Milestone is passed in Afghanistan As three More Canadian soldiers lose their lives. How Many canadians have been killed in the afghan War 59. The Federal liberals have a new Leader. Name him. 60. Furniture giant Ikea is on its Way to Winnipeg. Which country is Home to the Ikea Empire 61. An academic Titan associated with the University of Winnipeg is dead at 91. Who was he answers on Page b2 do you remember. 2008? depots Are open from december 27 to january 20 free Wood chips available while quantities last at All depots in Early january. Bring your own Container. For depot locations Call 986 8888, code 9813 or Contact our customer service Centre by phone at 986 5858 or by email at recycling Winnipeg. Ca water an waste department wow. Winnipeg. Ca Recycle your Christ Astree at one of the nine lets Chip in depots. Continued please see xxx a 00 by Ivan Mic Harchyshyn and Bill Patterson a 01_ dec 31 08. Ind b1 1 2/ 30/ 08 11 58 30 pm ;