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admission when first admission purchased at regular price. Print coupon at caa manitoba.com/OHMcoupon Prairie bucket list Ever wanted to track polar bears? Or go horseback riding among bison herds? If so, we’ve found the guidebook for you. SPORTS WHL turns 50 One of Canada’s great junior hockey organizations turns 50 this year. The Western Hockey League was founded in 1966 to compete with elite leagues in Quebec and Ontario. Manitoba’s own Brandon Wheat Kings joined the WHL roster in 1967 and are two-time winners of the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Catch the Wheat Kings in action at the Keystone Centre. Regular season ends March 19 wheatkings.com Hometown Hockey Ron MacLean and the rest of the Sportsnet crew 64 SPRING 2016 celebrate slapshots and stickhandling when Hometown Hockey visits Winnipeg. Head to The Forks to meet NHL alumni, try skills games for players of all ages and watch the Jets face off against the Minnesota Wild at a free outdoor viewing party. followed by an outdoor rooftop observation session. You’ll learn the fascinating stories behind the stars and how to recognize them in spring skies. March 17, CAA members get 50% off a second The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List by Robin Esrock features one-of-a-kind experiences throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Uncover ancient archaeological mysteries in Winnipeg or see the world’s largest gathering of snakes—all just a short drive from home. April 2-3, hometownhockey.com ETC. Stargazing Did you know there are 88 officially recognized constellations covering the night sky? Learn how to identify them at Astronomy Night at Oak Hammock Marsh near Stonewall. The evening event features an indoor presentation CAA MANITOBA Stars and light shows at Oak Hammock Marsh (HOCKEY) MARISSA BAECKER/GETTY; (SKY) TARA ROMASANTA/STOCKSY Once-in-a-lifetime adventures close to home Wheat Kings’ defenceman Ivan Provorov