Liberals Seek Game-Changing Win In Fort Whyte Byelection

A local sports hero is throwing his helmet into the ring as a candidate in an upcoming Winnipeg byelection.

Willard Reaves — who helped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win the Grey Cup in 1984 and spent parts of five seasons with the club — has been tapped by the Manitoba Liberals to run as a candidate for provincial office in the Fort Whyte byelection.

Winnipeg football hero Reaves throws hat into provincial byelection

A local sports hero is throwing his helmet into the ring as a candidate in an upcoming Winnipeg byelection.

Willard Reaves — who helped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win the Grey Cup in 1984 and spent parts of five seasons with the club — has been tapped by the Manitoba Liberals to run as a candidate for provincial office in the Fort Whyte byelection.