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BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The University of Manitoba Bisons host the visiting University of Alberta Golden Bears in Canada West football action at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. In addition to the Bisons Homecoming football game, U of M hosted a Bisons Block Party for all-ages, which included Billy the Bison's birthday party, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a merch pop-up, an alumni lounge, UM faculty fun on the concourse, and a speaker series powered by The Free Press. Pictured: Claire Guenther, 9, (left) gives two thumbs up while she has her photo taken with Free Press mascot Scoop, who is also giving two thumbs up.