Hello All!*

This is a short August newsletter to update you on relevant issues occurring in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert! We hope you will be able to have some relaxing time over the next few weeks to enjoy our beautiful Manitoba summer! Please note Bev and I will be closing the office for two weeks in August to take time to ‘recharge’ and prepare for a busy fall!

1. Summer Office Hours & Conversations at the St. Norbert Farmers' Market

My office at City Hall will be open during summer to answer calls and e-mails with the exception of two weeks in August (closed Mon., August 7 to Fri., August 18), when both Bev and I will be away ‘recharging’!  Our office will re-open on Mon., August 21.  Please email 311@winnipeg.ca or call 311 during this time.

I will also be hosting “Coffee & Conversation with your City Councillor” again on the first three Saturday mornings in August (August 5,12 & 19)  at the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market - so pop by and offer your insight on potholes, parks, police or anything else!  See Summer Office Hours

2.  Crime in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert

Compared to Winnipeg as a whole, crime in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward is low, but it does exist. Recently, there has been a rash of vehicle and residential break-ins that I have been made aware of, and I have asked the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) to increase surveillance in the affected areas.  Everyone has a role in making our homes and communities safer. If you have witnessed a crime or been a victim of a crime, the WPS asks that you report it directly to them.  See Crime in South Winnipeg

3. Proper Reporting of By-Law Infractions

Summer is a busy time for City by-law enforcement!  Long grass, garbage, fire pits, noise and more.  Check out the top SEVEN by-law infractions most frequently reported, and learn how to properly report them to ensure enforcement occurs. See Proper Reporting

4.  Discolored Water

At this time of year, Winnipeg has a lot of construction and maintenance projects on the go, and currently, there is extensive sewer work occurring in our Ward.  Discoloured water can result from nearby roadwork, building construction, firefighting, emergency water main breaks, or routine operations such as water main cleaning. The City has prepared a comprehensive overview of what to do if you have Discolored Water.

Enjoy these lazy, hot dog days of summer – before you know it, we will be talking about snow removal again!

The Take Pride Winnipeg! "Green Team" funded by Councillor Lukes as a pilot project to improve parks/greenspace in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert

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