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Election 2026: A Message to the Residents of Waverley West Ward
I urge every resident to take the upcoming City Council election seriously. The person we elect to represent Waverley West Ward—and, by extension, our city—will play an important role in shaping the future of our community, determining which priorities receive...
Highlights of 12 Years of Public Service
Considering the challenges we faced with rapid growth, Covid-19 & the United States fiasco – I will say- TOGETHER we still accomplished a lot! These are just a few of the many, many highlights we’ve accomplished in south Winnipeg – and Winnipeg - over the past 12...
Improving Transit in Whyte Ridge: Changes to Routes 649 and 650
Winnipeg Transit is proposing important updates to Routes 649 (Chevrier) and 650 (McGillivray) that will improve service in Whyte Ridge and better match how residents are using transit today. The changes will go into effect with the fall schedule on September 6, 2026....
Official Opening of Bridgwater Trails Doggie Park – July 4th
You are invited to attend the official opening of the new fenced in dog park in Bridgwater Trails! Please join myself, the Mayor, furried friends and community members for the official opening. DATE: July 4th TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: 360 Appleford Gate (near...
ELECTION STATEMENT from Councillor Lukes
After 12 years of serving the people of South Winnipeg and Waverley West, I have made the decision not to seek re-election in the 2026 civic election. I was first elected in 2014 to serve residents in the St Norbert-South Winnipeg ward. In 2018, following electoral...
Sod Turning for Spray Pad Park in Fort Richmond
Very pleased to join Mayor Gillingham, Councillor Chambers, MP Terry Duguid, MLA Chen & community members to officially turn the sod & start on the new South Winnipeg Recreation Campus spray pad park – at the Ft Richmond site! This $1.5 Million spray pad park...
Ground Breaking for the Largest Recreation Investment in Winnipeg’s History
On May 21, 2026 three levels of government and residents gathered in an open windy field to break ground for the new South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. I’m incredibly proud to have been given the opportunity to guide and deliver on Winnipeg’s largest investment in...
New Permanent Fire Station in Waverley West
Hosted a super information evening in June with details on the new permanent fire/ paramedic station being built in Waverley West. Currently, we have the innovative temporary portable station located at 130 Eaglewood Drive and we are now constructing the permanent...
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