La Barrière Parc

La Barrière Park is not located in the Waverley West ward, but is a nature lover’s paradise located just minutes away and waiting to be discovered by the growing population of South Winnipeg! I have been exploring this park for the past 20 years and it still holds many surprises for myself and my family!  This 323 acre (84 hectares) park hugs the banks of the La Salle River, just outside the southern edge of the City of Winnipeg. See Discover La Barrière Parc for directions and further details about the park’s amenities.

Your Input– South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

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...

Coyote Sightings

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...

Recreation Update

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...

Your Feedback – Protecting & Growing Winnipeg’s Urban Forest

Your Feedback – Protecting & Growing Winnipeg’s Urban Forest

Over the past few years, I’ve held multiple tree plantings. Residents have planted upwards of 1,200 trees on City and private property. I encourage you to read Winnipeg’s Urban Forest Strategy – not only does it provide an excellent overview of the current status of...

Pop Up Pooch Park in Waverley West Ward

Pop Up Pooch Park in Waverley West Ward

I’ve received many requests to install an off leash dog park in the Waverley West ward.  This is a challenge because all the land designated for public parks space is designated for humans and not specifically for an off leash dog park. Doggies are allowed but only if...

Spring Cleanup – Our City & Neighbourhoods

Spring Cleanup – Our City & Neighbourhoods

The snow is almost gone, rains are helping clean our city – and those 80 km hour winds this past winter have strewn garbage everywhere!   City of Winnipeg Over the next five to six weeks, the City is conducting its annual spring cleanup of streets, pathways,...

New Beachfront Entry for Paddle-craft at La Barrière Park

New Beachfront Entry for Paddle-craft at La Barrière Park

Photos: Doug Little Incredible week – incredible Friday 13th! Beyond thrilled to officially open the new beachfront canoe & kayak launch at La Barrière Park with Councillor Markus Chambers, Jeff Vincent and Paddle Manitoba! Years planning by City staff – excellent...

2020 Waverley Street Construction

2020 Waverley Street Construction

Phase two – and completion of Waverley Street is underway! Please see attached letter sent to residents 2020 Waverley Street Construction. If you have any accessibility concerns or requirements, or general questions about the project, please contact: Brad Cook of...

Discover La Barrière Park

Discover La Barrière Park

La Barrière Park is not located in the Waverley West ward, but is a nature lover’s paradise located just minutes away and waiting to be discovered by the growing population of South Winnipeg! I have been exploring this park for the past 20 years and it still holds...

Reconstruction Of Waverley Road To La Barrière Park

Reconstruction Of Waverley Road To La Barrière Park

A long time coming, the $2.5M re-construction of Waverley Rd starts this year! There will be much construction over a two year period, but according to projected plans, Waverely will remain open at all times. This was a recent update (May 27, 2019) from the Public...

Expansion Of Cricket In South Winnipeg

Expansion Of Cricket In South Winnipeg

This is an outstanding project that I’ve had the honour to work on with the Manitoba Cricket Association and community leaders. The addition of these two new cricket fields is a significant step forward towards the advancement of cricket in Manitoba. Thanks to the...

NEXT STEPS: La Barrière Park

NEXT STEPS: La Barrière Park

BACKGROUND On September 24, 2015, Councillor Mayes (St. Vital Ward) and I held an open house to gather input and ideas from the community on how to improve La Barrière Park. With the growth of Waverley West, La Barrière Park has the potential to become a more heavily...

La Barrière Park – Public Consultation on Improvements

La Barrière Park – Public Consultation on Improvements

Please join me and Councillor Mayes (St. Vital Ward) for a community discussion on Thursday, September 24 regarding improvements to La Barrière Park. Located just west of the community of St. Norbert, at 4403 Waverley Street, this scenic spot is a great place for...