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 neighbourhood.

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!

Facebook: @PrairiePointeNA     Twitter: @PrairiePointeNA     Email: prairiepointegroup@gmail.com


 

Free Transit Youth Pass

Free Transit Youth Pass

The Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg are launching a Free Transit Youth Pass. Passes will be distributed through schools, with distribution taking place in stages: Stage 1 – Grades 11 & 12: Beginning September 10 Stage 2 – Grades 9 & 10: Beginning...

Official Opening of Bridgwater Trails Doggie Park – July 4th

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

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...

New Permanent Fire Station in Waverley West

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...

Open House – Creating Connections at Bison Dr & Waverley

Open House – Creating Connections at Bison Dr & Waverley

Please join myself and transportation engineers.  DATE:   Tuesday, June 9th TIME:     6:30 pm – 8:00 pm LOCATION:  Bison Run School – Community Room   60 Frontier Trail Hosted by Councillor Janice Lukes, City of Winnipeg & WSP Consulting  You are invited to a...

Drainage Ponds and Vegetation Growth

Drainage Ponds and Vegetation Growth

I’ve been receiving a few calls recently inquiring why the ‘lakes’ in the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater / South Pointe and Prairie Pointe are filling in with ‘weeds’. In the past I’ve written about the significance of these drainage ponds, and the huge environmental...

Coyote Sightings

Coyote Sightings

I’ve been receiving many reports on coyote sightings in both Whyte Ridge and Bridgwater. Manitoba Conservation advises the following: Please read this information sheet on How to Coexist with Coyotes  WHY are we seeing more coyotes: We are seeing more coyotes because...

Construction to Begin:  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Construction to Begin:  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

VERY exciting news!   This month, a report will be coming to Council, requesting Council’s approval to award the construction contract to a winning bidder – who will then start construction on the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus! Yes, it's been a long time coming –...

Aquatic Centre Planning Begins – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Aquatic Centre Planning Begins – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Very exciting news to share! In the 2026 budget process, Council allocated $1.5 million to design an aquatic centre that will be attached to the first phase of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus- the gyms, running track, meeting rooms and more! The aquatic centre is...

Bridgwater Trails / Prairie Pointe Elementary School

Bridgwater Trails / Prairie Pointe Elementary School

The Province of Manitoba is building a new elementary school in southwest Winnipeg. The school is being built on 10 acres of land in Bridgwater Trails & Prairie Pointe and will have capacity for 600 students. This school is being designed, developed and...

Social Media Update – January 2026

Social Media Update – January 2026

It’s the middle of January, and we are well into 2026, and it’s shaping up to be another exciting year! I want to share an update with you about how I’ll be receiving feedback and comments going forward on my social media platforms. EFFECTIVE TODAY: I will be...

Updates to Transit effective December 14, 2025

Updates to Transit effective December 14, 2025

Transit has expanded On-Request service to provide rides until 2am Monday to Saturday and 12:45 am Sunday and holidays. For more information on how On Request works – See here. Specific to the Waverley West ward – they have also added an extra bus in the morning and...

Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah Intersection – Future Upgrade

Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah Intersection – Future Upgrade

I know the frustration level is high when it comes to many aspects of the Kenaston and Abinojii intersection.  I encourage you to review a very recent engineering Collisions and Signalization Changes – Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah report. The most common questions I...

IMPASSABLE STREETS & A RESIDENTIAL STREET PLOW / PARKING BAN

IMPASSABLE STREETS & A RESIDENTIAL STREET PLOW / PARKING BAN

Currently,  the City is focusing plowing on Priority 1 streets (ie: Pembina, Kenaston, Abinojii, etc) AND plowing streets that are ‘impassable’. If your street is ‘impassable’ please contact 311 and city will send out a plow. Tonight, City will be plowing Priority 1...

Commercial Update in Prairie / South Pointe

Commercial Update in Prairie / South Pointe

I’ve had multiple inquiries on why is commercial development so slow in coming to Prairie / South Pointe commercial areas, and also on why one of the four sites was re-zoned to residential. I hope this give you a better understanding of the bigger picture. LAND ...

On Request Transit Service

On Request Transit Service

When Winnipeg’s new bus network went into service, the number of On-Request transit zones across Winnipeg tripled. That means people can request rides within a dozen different areas when the On-Request bus is in service. Regular bus fares apply and transfers are...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing: the 2025 road construction map which shows specific road construction projects (see road construction list by street name) the 2025 lane closure map which list streets closed due to hydro work, tree...

Community Fireworks Celebration!

Community Fireworks Celebration!

CHANGE OF DATE - DUE TO WEATHER  Don’t blast off fireworks in your yard  - its illegal!!!  Instead - come join community members for a HUGE fireworks party! We are celebrating Diwali – the Festival of Lights – the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and...

Clarifying Who Mows City Boulevards

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...

Waverley Intersection – Congestion and Improvements  

Waverley Intersection – Congestion and Improvements  

I -  like you, and the Public Service  - are very aware of congestion and operational challenges at the Waverley and Abinojii Mikanah intersection. When this intersection was constructed, it was not designed to handle the volume of traffic exiting / entering Waverley...

Canada Day in Prairie Pointe

Canada Day in Prairie Pointe

Come celebrate Canada Day in the neighbourhood of Prairie Pointe !  The Prairie Pointe Resident’s Association is hosting a super celebration in the afternoon/evening for families and friends at Eaglewood Park!  If you’ve ever been to a party hosted by the...

Canada Day in Bridgwater Lakes

Canada Day in Bridgwater Lakes

Come celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1st in Bridgwater Lakes !  Bridgwater Lakes Fountain 133 Bridge Lake Drive 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association, along with myself and many outstanding partners are hosting a huge party! Probably the...

Prairie Pointe Basketball Court – Eaglewood Park

Prairie Pointe Basketball Court – Eaglewood Park

UPDATE, June 2025:  Do you see the construction underway at Eaglewood Park?  Contractors are working hard to create a new basketball court that is designed under Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association standards! This will enable competitive league basketball matches...

Cycling Update – University Crescent, UM Lands

Cycling Update – University Crescent, UM Lands

Due to ongoing City of Winnipeg road construction on both sides of University Crescent, the multi-use crossing and sidewalk on the west side will remain open for your use. For your safety, please use the Dysart Road multi-use crossing or Thatcher Drive pedestrian...

Community Food Drive

Community Food Drive

FIRES, FOOD & YOUR SUPPORT 17,000 people being are evacuated in Manitoba due to wild fires. Thousands & thousands of people are arriving in Winnipeg. We want to support our fellow Manitobans & food is top of the list! You can help by donating to the...

Working on Improving Internal Efficiencies to Reduce Operating Costs

Working on Improving Internal Efficiencies to Reduce Operating Costs

I’ve received much feedback (and rightly so)  from people on the City increasing property taxes, sewer rates and garbage rates. In addition I’ve had many questions on ‘what is the city doing INTERNALLY to cut costs’.  I want to provide you with an overview of some of...

Widening of Waverley – Between Kenaston & Ken Oblik/Eaglewood Dr.

Widening of Waverley – Between Kenaston & Ken Oblik/Eaglewood Dr.

As noted in previous updates, ~30 acres in the southwest quadrant at Kenaston and Waverley was subdivided and rezoned into residential small, two family and multi family large lots in February 2024.*  To accommodate this increase in population and development,...

CITY WIDE (& WAVERLEY WEST) ZONING CHANGES

CITY WIDE (& WAVERLEY WEST) ZONING CHANGES

UPDATE – MORE OPEN HOUSES: The city is hosting 5 additional open houses for residents to discuss proposed zoning changes. I will be attending the open house at the Outlet Collection Mall from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: From 1 p.m. to 7...

Speed Change on Waverley Street

Speed Change on Waverley Street

I’ve received many calls on the ‘variations’ of speeds on Waverley Street. I requested a study to see if there could be consistency. The City of Winnipeg engineers recently completed a speed study of Waverley street. See Speed Study The speed limit will be reduced on...

Empowering Women in Political Leadership

Empowering Women in Political Leadership

  On February 22, 2025 we had over 60 women (and some men) attend our panel discussion – on empowering women in political leadership. We started the discussions at 9:30 am and went straight through to noon! We all learned a lot, and were inspired to hold more of...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing: the 2025 road construction map which shows specific road construction projects (see road construction list by street name) the 2025 lane closure map which list streets closed due to hydro work, tree...

TWO Payment Assistance Programs for Water / Hydro

TWO Payment Assistance Programs for Water / Hydro

Both the City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Hydro have payment assistance programs available if you are having difficulties paying your City utility bill, or an overdue energy bill. Both these programs are run in partnership with the Salvation Army. See highlights of both...

UPDATE – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

UPDATE – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

UPDATE:  Public Information Session, Saturday – March 22nd  Please see EVENT DETAILS    Watch your mail for a print flyer update on the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. The flyer was mailed to all residents in the Waverley West ward, and was to be sent early November...

Federal Funding for Homelessness and Encampments

Federal Funding for Homelessness and Encampments

Photo Credit to Tyson Koschik/CBC UPDATE, December 2024: Thank you CBC for covering this important issue: by reporter Ian Froese, December 23, 2024 Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government will start moving people out of homeless encampments and into housing in...

Skating Rinks are Opening Up

Skating Rinks are Opening Up

Winter is here and the ice is being made on many skating rinks throughout the neighbourhoods!  Enjoy the Canadian experience – on ice!  We have LOTS of rinks that area being prepared for you to skate on over the holidays – and throughout the winter! Rinks in Parks The...

High Poverty in South Winnipeg

High Poverty in South Winnipeg

  Manitoba continues to have the highest rates of child poverty in Canada, according to findings released in the 2024 Manitoba Child and Family Poverty Report.   In Winnipeg, the highest area of poverty is in the  downtown,  BUT South Winnipeg has the second...

East-West Active Transportation Connection on Lee Blvd & Barnes

East-West Active Transportation Connection on Lee Blvd & Barnes

My office receives many request for an east-west connection for cyclists and walkers wanting to connect from Waverley West to the University of Manitoba, Superstore, and the businesses on Pembina Highway – and back. The timeline for the Bison Drive extension and...

Collisions & Signalization Changes at Kenaston & Abinojii Mikanah

Collisions & Signalization Changes at Kenaston & Abinojii Mikanah

Every other year I request the engineers in public works to study this intersection and surrounding roads to review traffic volumes and new technology to improve safety  - and traffic flow - at the intersection of Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah.  During the 2015-2021...

Bison Drive Extension, Waverley Intersection & Pathways

Bison Drive Extension, Waverley Intersection & Pathways

I receive many calls asking: When will the west end of Bison Drive connect through Waverley to the east end of Bison Drive ? When will you build a pathway along the west side of Waverley from the Grand Mosque to Abinojii Mikanah? I live on the west side of Waverley, ...

Recreation Construction Underway!

Recreation Construction Underway!

You will see a lot of fencing and construction occurring in four parks in the Waverley West ward, and more to come next year! Four recreation amenities will be completed in September, and we will be having an opening party at each one! Watch my social media platforms...

Tennis / Pickleball Courts coming to Bridgwater Trails! 

Tennis / Pickleball Courts coming to Bridgwater Trails! 

Two new Tennis courts, which can also be used for pickleball, are being constructed at Bhagat Singh Park in Bridgwater Trails!  Waverley MLA David Pankratz,   South Winnipeg Community Centre Board President Masroor Khan & myself tossed some sod to launch...

UPDATE on South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – May 2024

UPDATE on South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – May 2024

May 30 - 2024 UPDATE: The majority of Council voted to support adding an additional $23 Million to support the development of Phase One of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus - which includes 3 gymnasiums, an indoor walking/running track, multi-purpose rooms, and an...

2024 UPDATE –  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

2024 UPDATE –  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

The South Winnipeg Recreation Campus is being developed on a 19 acre site in Bison Run – just west of the new high school and elementary school. At full build out, the vision for the site includes a multi–generational recreation facility with an aquatic components,...

Fire Paramedic Station Sod Turning

Fire Paramedic Station Sod Turning

On short notice, and with great support from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, we held a sod turning event to kick off construction of the new portable / modular fire paramedic station in Waverley West. I very much appreciate all levels of government attending. I...

Winnipeg’s 10 Cents & Provincial & Federal Budgets

Winnipeg’s 10 Cents & Provincial & Federal Budgets

I’m writing this update to make very brief comments on the recent Provincial and Federal budgets – and to share insight on the primary reason Winnipeg is ‘behind the times’ on building new recreation facilities, firehalls, a modernized sewer treatment facility, and...

Update – Calls for Fire Paramedic Service into Waverley West Ward

Update – Calls for Fire Paramedic Service into Waverley West Ward

   Photo Credit: James Turner See an update on what type of calls the Winnipeg Fire Paramedics Station 22 (1567 Waverley St.) and Station 23 (880 Dalhousie on Pembina) have been responding to over the past 5 years. These two stations predominately serve south and...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2024 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing the 2024 road construction map or the road construction list by street name. The City does regular reviews of all road condition in the City and provides an update on street conditions. SEE: Waverley...

Waverley West Fire Paramedic Station # 15

Waverley West Fire Paramedic Station # 15

Design is underway for the new permanent fire paramedic station in Waverley West!  The design of the station will be similar to the West Transcona Fire Paramedic Station # 21 as depicted in the above image.  The site for the new fire paramedic station will be...

Portable Fire Paramedic Station – Opening Fall 2024

Portable Fire Paramedic Station – Opening Fall 2024

See an artists drawing of what the new portable fire paramedic station will look like and the site location at 130 Eaglewood Drive.  This location is TEMPORARY until the permanent fire station is constructed. Work will begin mid summer on the portable fire paramedic...

Regulation of Small-Scale Multi-Tenancy Dwellings

Regulation of Small-Scale Multi-Tenancy Dwellings

I’ve been working on increasing affordable housing since I was first elected in 2014. The University of Manitoba has the lowest number of on campus housing units in all of the large Canadian universities and students are always looking for affordable accommodations....

Southwest Corner of Waverley St. & Kenaston Blvd.

Southwest Corner of Waverley St. & Kenaston Blvd.

Council approved a subdivision & re-zoning at the southwest corner of Waverley St & Kenaston Blvd.  The landowner (Ladco) brought forward an application to sub divide and rezone the southwest corner of land at the intersection of Waverley & Kenaston –...

There’s Only One Taxpayer

There’s Only One Taxpayer

There is only one taxpayer, and it’s important to understand how your tax dollar is invested. I’ve attached some great reports* that go into how your tax dollar is spent in more detail – but will summarize the general concept Whether its roads, bridges, sewer systems,...

City Multi-Year Budget Speech – 2024

City Multi-Year Budget Speech – 2024

Today (March 20, 2024) we are passing the City’s four year budget. I will be providing a detailed update of key initiatives occurring in the Waverley West ward early next week. Councillors have the option to speak to the budget – this was my 8 minute speech!...

2025 Transit Expansion into Prairie Pointe

2025 Transit Expansion into Prairie Pointe

Transit will be expanding into Prairie Pointe in Fall of 2025. The Transit Service into Prairie Pointe report (and routing overview)  indicates an expansion MIGHT occur in 2024, but due to funding allocations and securing bus drivers make the reality for a Fall 2025...

Towing Vehicles with Outstanding Parking Tickets

Towing Vehicles with Outstanding Parking Tickets

Just over $11 million dollars are owed to the City in outstanding parking tickets. To attempt to recoup this funding, the City has a new program that was launched on February 15, 2024. IF your vehicle is parked on the street illegally AND you have three or more unpaid...

Man, Machines, Mother Nature & Icy Sidewalks

Man, Machines, Mother Nature & Icy Sidewalks

A mid- winter thaw, climate change, call it what you will – the temperatures are soaring for February!  While many are enjoying this incredibly mild weather, it brings many challenges that the City is working to overcome! There is much discussion about icy sidewalks...

Coyote Warning

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

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.

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

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

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...

Update: Waverley West Fire Station

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

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...

News About Eaglewood Park – Public Works Yard

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

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...

Expansion of Transit into Bridgwater Trails 

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

South Winnipeg Suburbs’ Amenities Take Hit In City, Developer Spat

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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....

Taking Action on Transit in Bridgwater & South Pointe

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...