Weekly Updates
Intersection Lights & Re-alignment: Lee & Waverley
Traffic lights are being installed at the intersection of Lee Blvd and Waverley Street. Roadwork is being done to align Lee Blvd on either side of Waverley to accommodate the traffic lights. We anticipate this project to take a couple of weeks. This is a highly needed...
Important Update on Transit Service to Pembina Trails Collegiate (PTC) and Bison Run School (BRS grades7/8)
I have heard from many concerned parents over issues with the bus service to PTC. Thank you for your feedback and patience, I have great news to share. A second bus will be added as of Monday September 25th to service the highest traffic part of the route. It will...
2023 Road Construction in Waverley West
2023 is another year for record road construction! This year, $155.8 Million will be invested into regional and local streets city wide. In addition, the Provincial government has provided an additional $7.5 M for a total of $163.3 M. You can check where construction...
Traffic Alert! Temporary Closure Kenaston & Waverley Monday September 25th
Street closures affecting Kenaston and Waverley Monday September 25th. Both streets will be closed for approximately 15 minutes after 6:30 p.m. to allow for electrical work to be completed. Thank you for your patience and for using an alternative route. Northbound and...
WAVERLEY ST. CLOSURE – Between Bison and Lee Blvd
Starting Monday, September 18th thru to Friday September 22nd Waverley Street will be upgraded between Bison and Lee Blvd. Work will be done in two phases: Phase 1 (September 18-20): Southbound Waverley Curb Lane Phase 2 (September 21-22): Southbound Waverley Median...
Left turn arrow –off Columbia onto westbound McGillivray
Public works recently conducted a study to see if there was enough traffic volume to meet criteria to install a left arrow off Kenaston Common Drive onto eastbound McGillivray. The study indicated all criteria was met and a left green arrow was installed at Kenaston...
Short Term Rental Regulations
UPDATE Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue: Short-term rentals long-term headaches Council voted on regulating short term rentals on Feb 23, 2023. I will say I am disappointed in the final outcome related to the number of short term rentals...
Clarifying Who Mows City Boulevards
(Original post date June 8, 2018) In new developments, homeowners can find it confusing to understand who is responsible for mowing the grass on boulevards. Grass should NOT BE HIGHER than 6 inches. A boulevard is the public space between the homeowners house and the...
Encampments (2023)
Thank you Global News for covering this important topic: Homeless Camps Encampments of unsheltered citizens are increasing throughout Winnipeg. This year, so far, I am aware of three locations in the Waverley West ward. The encampments are being monitored by multiple...
2023 Update – Bridgwater Trails Fountain
Rose Lake Green (Bridgwater Trails) Fountain Closure – July to December 2023 The Bridgwater Trails fountain is still owned and operated by the developer - Manitoba Housing. The City of Winnipeg has not taken ownership from Manitoba Housing, and will not take ownership...
Traffic Calming on Bridge Lake Drive
We've heard high speeds are an issue on this street. Help us decide what solutions could work for your neighbourhood. For more information and to provide feedback visit: winnipeg.ca/trafficcalming Existing conditions Bridge Lake Drive is a two-lane, undivided,...
2023 Bridgwater Forest Fountain Update
I’ll be frank and to the point in this update. I’ve been working on repairing this fountain since 2014 seeking the most economical way to repair it. SEE HISTORY of Bridgwater Forest Fountain 2022 Chief Administrative Officers - Update Many may recall Manitoba...
Bison Run Community Garden
Looking for a spot to garden? A quiet peaceful location in South Winnipeg - First year, come and book a plot! Gardening plots will be available in two sizes: Standard plots: 14ft x 24ft plots ($75/season) Small plots: 14ft x 14ft plots ($50/season) Water included If...
Coyote Warning
Please be aware that there has been increased coyote activity in this area between Bridgwater Lakes and Whyte Ridge. The coyotes have exhibited aggressive behavior towards people and dogs using the pathway that runs behind the Kenaston overpass. The Provincial...
Brady Landfill Community Discussion
Community Discussion on 'Brady Landfill' Please join myself and Mr. Mike Gordichuk - the Manager of Solid Waste to discuss neighbourhood liveability issues and opportunities for residents living in close proximity to Brad Resource Management Facility (Brady Landfill)....
Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Awards
I was recently invited to attend a Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee awards ceremony at the Legislative Building to celebrate the contributions of many Manitobans. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Provincial) commemorates the 70th anniversary of the accession of...
Want Fresh Veggies without the Work?
Want Fresh Veggies without the work? Everyone is looking for quality affordable food as part of staying healthy and feeding a family ! One solution is to buy directly from the farm. A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm distributes its fresh picked products to...
Spring Clean Up in the City!
City staff will be scrubbing, sweeping & cleaning our city over the next 5-6 weeks! 500 staff and 300 machines cleaning 7,000 km of streets, 1,600 km of walkways & countless kms of boulevards! STREET CLEANING: Your streets will be washed & swept! To find...
Neighbourhood Spring Clean up 2023
Who wants to organize a spring cleanup in their neighbourhood? A few extra hands helping to cleanup will be greatly appreciated! A Spring Cleanup is very easy to organize: We can drop off bags, gloves and have about 10 pickers to lend out - or Contact Take Pride...
South Pointe Community Garden Rentals
There are a few garden plots still available to rent for the 2023 gardening season. The garden is located at the end of North Ridge Rd. If you are interested, please contact Barb at southpointecommunitygarden@gmail.com Annual Rental Fees (includes water) Half Plot...
Expanding Transit into Prairie Pointe
As our neighbourhoods continue to grow, residents are requesting expanded transit service. Currently transit Route 672 covers the north east area of Prairie Pointe, but much development has occurred in Prairie Pointe since that initial expansion. I have requested a...
Multi Family in Prairie Pointe – 50 Ken Oblik Dr.
The second phase of Hillside Development has been approved! This development is located beside the first phase, on the west side of Ken Oblik Drive, south of Waverley Street, in the Prairie Pointe Neighbourhood. The multi family development will be backing onto a...
New Left Turn Signals
Huge thanks to local resident Robin, who contacted me requesting the city investigate the installation of left turn signals at the intersection of Kenaston Blvd and Kenaston Common Drive E and Lindenwoods Drive E. The traffic engineers conducted a study and determined...
Crime and Community Safety Discussion
Crime and Community Safety Discussion DATE: Thursday March 9, 2023 TIME: 7 pm - 9 pm LOCATION: South Winnipeg Community Centre – Waverley site – 1885 Chancellor Drive Southwest Winnipeg has the lowest crime rate on average, in the City of Winnipeg , BUT we still...
Calling for a Governance Overhaul
I am more than pleased to say we are finally making excellent progress on the governance review! Mayor Gillingham understands the need for good governance and is not restricting progress, ad the former Mayor did. Key milestones that have been made: January...
Coyote Discussion with Manitoba Conservation Tuesday July 18th 7pm
Please join Minister Reyes & a team from Conservation Manitoba to discuss the increase in coyotes we are seeing in our neighbourhoods. The Government of Manitoba’s Conservation Department oversees wildlife in the City of Winnipeg. The City of Winnipeg has no...
Multi Family in Bison Run
Another multifamily complex has been approved in Bison Run! This complex is located on Frontier Trail. There will be three (3) separate townhouse buildings and will include a total of 36 dwelling units. Each of the buildings will be three (3) storeys in height. The...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
As tragic and horrific details come to light, we are all feeling the pain and heartache of the loss of lives of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, and just recently of Kayla Rae who was found unresponsive in a bus shelter....
South Winnipeg Recreation Campus UPDATE – December 2022
A lot of work is underway to gather community input into the development of this new regional recreation facility, being designed to serve upwards of 120,000 people! This is the first phase of the campus - if you have any questions, please email me at...
Touring Manitoba Recreation Centres
Thanks, MLA Jon Reyes, for lining up a tour of the Meridian Exhibition complex in Winkler and the Niverville Community Resource & Recreation Centre in Niverville Manitoba for myself and South Winnipeg Community Centre Paramjit Shahi! It was a stormy windy day, but...
Touring Winkler Recreation Centre
Thank you, Jon Reyes MLA for Waverley, for organizing tour of Meridian Exhibition complex in Winkler, Mb with South Winnipeg Community Centre Paramjit Shahi & Winkler Mayor Siemens & municipal team! As Winnipeg embarks on building a new recreation campus,...
Touring Niverville Recreation Centre
MLA Jon Reyes organized a day of touring recreation facilities in southern Manitoba. Pleased to join SWCC President Paramjit Shahi, and Warren & his Niverville team to tour the Niverville Community Resource & Recreation Centre. As Winnipeg embarks on building...
Transit Delays
The Director of Transit has provided a comprehensive update on delays we are experiencing in the transit system. The situation is similar to what the City is experiencing in other departments (recreation, library services, etc.) and that many businesses and...
Residential Street Plow – November 2022
Plowing of residential streets will begin Thursday morning to improve overall roadway conditions. As a result, a Residential Parking Ban has been declared and will be in effect Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 7 a.m. until Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. Residents...
Gull and Markham
UPDATE: November 20, 2022: During the public hearing, many residents came forward and were concerned about the traffic volume and speed on Markham Road and Gull Lake Road. I requested a further study by the city’s transportation engineers and the report was recently...
Skate with Santa
Bring your family and join the South Winnipeg Community Centre Executive, board and staff for a fun time! We will first have breakfast and then skate with Santa! I will be attending and look forward to seeing some happy smiling faces! Date: December 17, 2022 Time:...
Breakfast with Santa
Bring your family and join the South Winnipeg Community Centre Executive, board and staff for a fun time! There will be games for the children and Santa will arrive for photos! I will be attending and look forward to seeing some happy smiling faces! Date: December 10,...
Your Input– South Winnipeg Recreation Campus
The South Winnipeg Recreation Campus (SWRC) is a new regional recreation facility that will be built on Bison Drive west of Frontier Trail and east of Kenaston Boulevard. Communities in southwest Winnipeg are growing and a new recreation facility is needed to meet...
Adopting a Park – Albrin Park
Photos by Colleen Zacharias / Winnipeg Free Press Members of the Albrin Park Tree Enhancement Project, from left, Ian Wise, Debbie Innes, Stuart Innes, Loressa Klassen. Thank you so much to area residents who have ‘adopted’ a park and are transforming a once...
Changes Are Coming to the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban
Nov 18 Update: The Annual Winter Route Parking Ban has been declared and will start Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2 a.m. Once in effect, the ban prohibits parking on designated routes between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Prior to parking overnight at any on-street location,...
Information Session: Temporary Fire Paramedic Station
Waverley West residents are invited to an information session to learn about plans for new temporary fire paramedic station. To better serve the residents in Waverley West, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is seeking to install a temporary, pre-built fire...
St. Norbert Remembrance Day
This years’ St. Norbert Remembrance Day will be in person. Join us this Friday and honour the men who fought and died in World War I. Date: November 11, 2022 Time: 10:45 am Location: St. Norbert Cemetery - St. Therese Avenue, Winnipeg, MB To learn more about the work...
Gillingham Follows Through On Vow to Cut His Cabinet
Thank you to the media for covering this important issue. CBC: Waverley West councillor back in, 2 Murray supporters out as Winnipeg's new mayor announces inner circle EPC Reforms: Mayor Gillingham’s Remarks Gillingham follows through on vow to cut his cabinet...
Crime Prevention in Waverley West Ward & Winnipeg
The pandemic has amplified many social issues in our city. More and more people are experiencing poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Many resort to criminal activities to support themselves and their addictions. I will work with the new Mayor and Council, and to...
WHY I Support Strategic Investments in Roads
I will work with Council to support investment in key economic trade routes – specifically Kenaston Boulevard and the extension of Chief Peguis Trail. I have been and always will be a supporter of investing in economic trade routes. We need to focus on avenues of...
Poverty, Homelessness, Addiction and Crime
There is no quick fix to solving poverty, homelessness, addiction and crime. Being on City Council for two terms (8 years) and involved in many societal issues, I strongly believe all levels of government need to do a better job of working together and using resources...
Calling for a Strategic Plan
I along with many Councillors have been calling on the Mayor to initiate a strategic planning process with all of Council. Winnipeg City Council has never engaged and delivered a strategic plan, yet – virtually every similar sized City in Canada has developed a...
First Multifamily Development in Bison Run
The first multifamily development has been approved in the new neighbourhood of Bison Run! Access to this new development will be from Lee Blvd and Frontier Road. The site is approximately 8.4 acres and is being rezoned to have three separate lots. Lot 1 is zoned...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bison Run
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bison Run neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Fairfield Park
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Fairfield Park neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – South Pointe
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the South Pointe neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Prairie Pointe
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Prairie Pointe neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Richmond West
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Richmond West neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – University Heights
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the University Heights neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Waverley Heights
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Waverley Heights neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Linden Ridge
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Linden Ridge neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Whyte Ridge
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bridgwater Centre
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bridgwater Centre neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bridgwater Trails
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bridgwater Trails neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bridgwater Lakes
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bridgwater Lakes neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bridgwater Forest
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bridgwater Forest neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make...
Where Do I Vote?
The residents of Waverley West ward are part of a pilot project that is enabling us to vote at MANY MANY locations. We are able to vote in ADVANCE of election day on October 26th, AND of course, we can vote on election day! To find out where you can vote: Please...
Scurfield Park: An Invitation to Support Winnipeg’s Iranian Community by Planting Trees
Please join us as we plant trees on a beautiful fall day. Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Locaion: Scurfield Park: Use pathway entrance between Hillberry Bay and Prospect Road Whyte Ridge Neighbourhood Vehicle parking on Columbia Drive &...
Coyote Sightings
I’ve been receiving many reports on coyote sightings and some confrontations where people have been chased or growled at. I spoke with two conservation officers from the Government of Manitoba’s Conservation Department. - here is a summary: Please read this...
2022 Road Construction in Waverley West Ward
2022 is another year for record road construction! This year, $164.7 Million will be invested into regional and local streets city wide. You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing the 2022 Construction Map, which is updated at the start of...
Update: Waverley West Fire Station
I will add additional context to media articles on the Waverly West fire station (CBC: Waverley West Fire Station ) - as there are many other aspects not discussed at today’s committee meeting or included in media coverage. Media was not aware of all the factors...
Governance Update – 2022
The process to update the City of Winnipeg’s Governance model started in 2016 – the new Council of 2022-2023 is now tasked to finalize the City of Winnipeg Governance Review: On June 23, 2022 Council concurred in the recommendation of the Governance Committee of...
University of Manitoba – North Campus Lands Re-Zoning
On July 21, 2022 Council unanimously passed the sub division and rezoning of the North Campus Lands (formerly know as the Southwood Golf Course lands). For over 100 years, these lands were owned and operated as the Southwood Golf and Country Club The total area (112.6...
Construction Notice – Bonnycastle Pathway Replacement
2022 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PATHWAY RENEWAL - RHG BONNYCASTLE SCHOOL PATHWAY – SYRACUSE CRES. TO CHANCELLOR DR Very exciting news! Pleased to have been working with the City to have a replacement of the Bonnycastle pathway! This pathway runs along side the large...
Recreation Update
Young Luke, his dad and friends were having a great time dunking balls at the very busy basketball court in Bhagat Singh Park recently! That basketball court must be one of the busiest in the City! I’ve received many requests for new and upgraded recreational...
Many Factors – Maintenance & New Developments
I’m receiving many emails on maintenance in Bridgwater Trails and Bridgwater Centre. Please know this is a top concern of mine also - and that it is a weekly conversation with maintenance staff in the City and Province. I want to present the facts so residents can...
Public Hearing Notice – Southwest Corner of Lee Boulevard and Waverley Street
The public can register to speak to the proposed subdivision and rezoning on land located at the Southwest corner of Lee Boulevard and Waverley Street: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All...
Telecommunication Tower in R.M. MacDonald
TELUS is proposing to construct a 50m (53.5m to top of lightning rod) lattice tri-pole telecommunications tower and supporting equipment shelter in the R.M of MacDonald. The proposed tower will be located on the west side of Brady Road, approximately 470m northwest of...
Construction Notice – Brady Rd from South of Cedar Glen Rd to South Perimeter
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM BRADY RD – FROM SOUTH OF CEDAR GLEN RD TO SOUTH PERIMETER (SERVICE ROAD) This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the...
Construction Notice – De Vos Rd from Pembina Hwy to End
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM DE VOS RD FROM PEMBINA HWY TO END This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg received $800,000.00...
Construction Notice – Markham Rd from University Cres to Snow St
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM MARKHAM RD – FROM UNIVERSITY CRES TO SNOW ST This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg received...
Construction Notice – Gravel Re-Surfacing of Sigma Ave, Dunkley, Post, Alpha and Front Streets
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM SIGMA AVE – FROM DUNKLEY ST TO POST ST, SIGMA AVE – FROM ALPHA TO FRONT ST, POST ST – FROM MCGILLIVRAY BLVD TO END, DUNKLEY ST – FROM SIGMA AVE TO MCGILLIVRAY BLVD, ALPHA ST – FROM MCGILLIVRAY BLVD TO SIGMA AVE, FRONT ST – FROM...
Construction Notice – Lee Blvd from Waverley St to End (West of Waverley)
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM LEE BLVD – FROM WAVERLEY ST TO END (WEST OF WAVERLEY) This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg...
Construction Notice – Waverley Street (Southbound) from Cadboro Rd to 165m South of Cadboro Rd
2022 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM WAVERLEY ST – FROM CADBORO RD TO 165m SOUTH OF CADBORO This street will receive asphalt resurfacing as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg received $800,000.00 from...
Long Grass Enforcement Process
This applies to homeowners' FRONT YARDS and BOULEVARDS. For this season, the City will be continuing with the accelerated enforcement process for long grass. Last year (2019), the City piloted a NEW ENFORCEMENT PROCESS for Section 8 of the Neighbourhood Liveability...
Hiring – Full Time Assistant General Manager
South Winnipeg Community Centre is hiring! South Winnipeg Community Centre (SWCC ) has a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-driven individual to join the team. The position is for a Full -Time, in person - Assistant General Manager This is a one year...
Mowing in Bridgwater Trails
The majority of Bridgwater Trails’ public greenspace is still under the ownership, and maintenance responsibility – of the developer (Manitoba Housing – a division of the Province of Manitoba). The bulk of the public areas – beside pathways, soccer fields, boulevards,...
Waverley for Climate Workshop
I am very pleased to be welcoming Dr. Durdana Islam and climate change leaders for a discussion on Manitoba’s climate change future - and specifically what is occurring – and what WE can do in the Waverley West ward related to climate change and emission reductions....
Canada Day Celebrations – Bridgwater Lakes Fountain and Park
Huge gratitude to the Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association for hosting Canada Day and the global Canada Day Drumming event ! DATE: Friday, July 1st TIME: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (drumming event starts at 1:00pm ) LOCATION: 133 Bridgelake Drive (Bridgwater Lakes Fountain)...
Crime Prevention Funding Available – Your Ideas
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Program was established to support community-level activities that: strengthen local crime prevention and community safety efforts, promote the exchange of information between community residents, help build closer...
Canada Post – Outdoor Parcel Lockers
Canada Post is moving through the Waverley West ward and installing additional outdoor parcel lockers – (good bye porch pirates!) Here are the locations: Rear of 103 Wittenberg Front of 948 Scurfield Boulevard Across from 63 Cedar Glen Road Side of 3 Inniscross Place...
Traffic Control Signal for Waverley Street and Lee Boulevard
Four way traffic control signals are being installed at the intersection of Waverley Street and Lee Boulevard this summer. Installation of traffic control signals are required to support the Bison Run development and the construction of two new schools. In addition to...
Status Update – Long Grass
Here is the update / facts on why the city grass has not been cut. No excuses – just the facts. The grass mowing program typically starts in mid-May and continues until mid-October. This year, we had a very late spring – which meant the streets and boulevards were...
Traffic Study – Kenaston Common Drive and McGillivray Boulevard
June 9, 2022 Update: A left turn signal will be installed summer 2022 at the intersection of Kenaston Common Drive and McGillivray Blvd. This left turn signal will reduce the number of vehicles turning on an amber or red light, and will improve traffic flow in the...
Crosswalk to Be Installed at Victoria General Hospital
Since 2016, I’ve been working to have a crosswalk installed on Pembina Highway in order to provide safe access to Victoria General Hospital for southbound residents. (See Crosswalk at Victoria General Hospital Approved) I am now very pleased to announce that a...
Parks in Waverley West
We have just over 248 hectares of parks and open spaces just in the Waverley West ward – which is equivalent to 500 Canadian football fields!! Some are formalized parks that have official names and have amenities such as playstructure, firepits, and shade structures –...
Public Hearing Notice – 65 Kirkbridge Drive
The public can register to speak to the proposed rezoning on land located at 65 Kirkbridge Drive: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All persons who would like to submit their comments to a...
Public Hearing Notice – 230 University Crescent
The public can register to speak to the proposed subdivision and rezoning on land located at 230 University Crescent: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All persons who would like to submit their...
News About Eaglewood Park – Public Works Yard
I’ve received some interesting new information regarding the ‘proposed’ Eaglewood public works yards. As many of you know, I and others were not keen on having a public works yards in Eaglewood Park, but further discussions with the parks staff this winter brought...
New Spray Pad to Serve Whyte Ridge, Linden Ridge & Beyond!
Photos: Doug Little On a breezy Saturday morning, community members gathered to hold the ‘official announcement’ for a new spray pad – soon to be located on the grounds of the Whyte Ridge Community Centre! This project has been a few years in the making – starting...
PAL Does a Lot For People in Waverley West
PAL does a lot for people in Waverley West Winnipeg Free Press By: Janice Lukes Posted: Wednesday, May. 18, 2022 On the third Wednesday of every month I attend the Pembina Active Living 55-plus coffee café at Whyte Ridge Community Centre (170 Fleetwood Rd.) to...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Bridgwater Centre
Very exciting news! Today, we just approved the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at the Bridgwater Red River Co-op site! These will be rapid charging stations able to fully charge a vehicle within 30 minutes, at the Co-op rate of 33 cents a...
Traffic Calming on Residential Streets
I’ve been involved in improving the pedestrian and cycling environments, and traffic calming for almost 20 years. I can attest to the fact that the City of Winnipeg has come a long way in their approach to traffic calming, but for sure more needs to be done, but one...
Construction Notice – Shillingstone Rd from Columbia Dr to Columbia Dr
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GULL LAKE RD FROM EAST LAKE DR TO MARKHAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent to...
Construction Notice – Gull Lake Rd from East Lake Dr to Markham Rd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GULL LAKE RD FROM EAST LAKE DR TO MARKHAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent...
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