Prairie Pointe
Welcome to the Prairie Pointe neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the Prairie Pointe neighbhourhood.
WEEKLY UPDATES: Please also check my Weekly Updates page which contains many local topics and issues occurring in the Waverley West ward – and some relevant City issues.
Please also know you can contact me anytime with questions or concerns.
Much gratitude to the VOLUNTEERS of the Prairie Pointe Neighbourhood Association for all the advocacy, events and activities they do to improve the quality of life for residents!
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Important Update on Transit Service to Pembina Trails Collegiate (PTC) and Bison Run School (BRS grades7/8)
Please note: Effective Monday October 2nd the return bus will now be picking up in the bus loop between the two schools. September 22, 2023 I have heard from many concerned parents over issues with the bus service to PTC. Thank you for your feedback and patience, I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Expansion of Transit into Bridgwater Trails
Photo: Route 672 Killarney - Proposed Routing Extension I’m very pleased to share the good news that transit services will be expanded further into Bridgwater Trails. Routes 671 & 672 will be expanded in Fall 2022 (See full report). We’ve seen much construction in...
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,...
Catchment Area for New Schools
My office is receiving many calls on the catchment areas for the new elementary and high schools being constructed in Bison Run. PLEASE NOTE: Determining catchment areas is ultimately voted on by your elected school trustees. I and any City of Winnipeg Councillor have...
Prairie Pointe – Skating Rink Update
Some not so good news combined with good news! I wanted to update residents on efforts to establish a skating rink in the Eaglewood Park. In new developments, the developer builds the parks, and maintains for a couple of years, then the City take on the responsibility...
Modular Fire Station Arriving Soon – Waverley West
Photo Credit: Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press I am very pleased to be moving forward on fire / ambulance protection sooner than planned in the Waverley West ward! This is due to good work by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and many discussions with my Council...
New Prairie Pointe Townhomes
Plans for a new development were approved on July 21, 2021 special meeting of Assiniboia Community Committee where I represent Waverley West Ward residents. This development is located on the west side of Ken Oblik Drive, at the southwest corner of Ken Oblik Drive and...
Multi-family Complex on Ken Oblik Drive
A new residential complex is going to be built on the west side of Ken Oblik Drive, south of Waverley Street, in the Prairie Pointe Neighbourhood. The plan is to construct a multi-family development on the subject property, which will include three (3) separate...
Castlebrook Pointe Condos
This development is located at 200 Skyline Drive in the Prairie Pointe neighbourhood. The plan is to construct seven townhouse buildings comprising 55 units in total. Five of the townhouse buildings are proposed to be 2 storeys tall and will be located along the...
Multi-Family Development in Prairie Pointe
Plans for a new development in the Waverley West ward were approved in the May 3, 2021 meeting of the Assiniboia Community Committee. Hillside’s new project is located on the west side of Ken Oblik Drive, south of Waverley Street, in the Prairie Pointe Neighbourhood....
Safety Improvements to North Bound Kenaston Blvd
All major collision intersections in Winnipeg are being studies as part of the Master Transportation Review. Due to the many crashes that seem to be occurring at the intersection of Kenaston and Bishop Grandin, I am requesting the traffic engineers study and apply...
Pilot Project – 30 KM/HR Speed Limit within the Waverley West Ward
I’ve piloted many projects over the years seeking to improve traffic safety in Winnipeg. The idea of a ‘pilot’ is to test out the theory. Many positive results can come from pilots, and while they might cause a bit of disruption for some, overall pilots are necessary...
New Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments
This has been an incredible year for multi-family and commercial development applications in the Waverley West ward. Our community has many highly desirable neighbourhoods to live in and the development community is bringing forward products to support the market...
Traffic Study – Reducing Speed On Kenaston Boulevard Between North Town Road And South Town Road
On January 8th – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back within 240 days (Sept or October 2019). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS Kenaston Boulevard is major trade and...
Prairie Pointe – My Comments On New Bus Routes – Please Share Yours
RESIDENTS OF PRAIRIE POINTE TODAY Transit starts a series of 'public engagements' regarding the PROPOSED bus route changes to connect to the new Southwest Transitway opening in 2020. These public engagements will take place in a converted BUS - find the 'Ideas in...
South Winnipeg Suburbs’ Amenities Take Hit In City, Developer Spat
(Photo Credit: Mikaela Mackenzie - Winnipeg Free Press) Thank you to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this very important issue. South Winnipeg suburbs' amenities take hit in city, developer spat Winnipeg Free Press By: Aldo Santin Posted:...
Construction Garbage in Growing Communities
Growth is great but it sure brings challenges, especially on windy spring days! Homebuilders are required to contain any of the construction garbage created from building new homes in a cage or large garbage container on site. Most homes under construction have...
Expropriation of Land Moving Forward for Recreation Campus
It is important to understand, the City is able to secure additional land to expand the site. Qualico is an excellent 'city building partner' and extensive negotiations are occurring on a regular basis to ensure this site will be built to meet the communities growing...
Waverley West Communities & Updating the ‘Our Winnipeg’ Vision
In 2009, the City of Winnipeg reached out to citizens to obtain their feedback in creating a long term plan for our community. The City invested upwards of $3M to develop OurWinnipeg, a 25-year plan to guide our growth and physical, social, environmental, and...
Transit Expansion – Bridgwater & South Pointe
Transit funding for routes in Bridgwater and South Pointe WAS APPROVED in the 2017 budget process! This is welcome news for thousands of transit users in these growing communities! Since being elected, I’ve been working to secure funding in the City's budget for...
Transit Update in Bridgwater & South Pointe
This overview is to provide an update on efforts to secure an extension of Winnipeg Transit service in South Winnipeg. Expanding transit service is a top request from residents in the Bridgwater and South Pointe communities - it's also listed as 1 of 2 top priorities...
Taking Action on Transit in Bridgwater & South Pointe
A recent article in The Sou’Wester Community newspaper (see below) provides some insight on Winnipeg Transit’s current position related to route expansion. I’d like to update you and provide you with additional information on what is occurring in the Bridgwater and...
Development and Maintenance of Bridgwater & South Pointe
The Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater and South Pointe are Winnipeg’s newest residential communities. This high level overview provides simplified background information on the development and maintenance of these communities which are located in the South Winnipeg-St....
UPDATE – Transit in Bridgwater and South Pointe
On June 23, 2015, I chaired a meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works. One of the issues on the agenda was the need for increased transit service in the communities of Bridgwater and South Pointe. The Winnipeg Public...
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