Richmond West
Welcome to the Richmond West neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the Richmond West 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 Richmond West – Fairfield Park Residents Association for all the advocacy, events and activities they do to improve the quality of life for residents!
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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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Killarney / Kirkbridge / Pembina Hwy Intersection Improvements
Killarney / Kirkbridge and Pembina Highway is a very busy intersection. Pembina Highway is a north-south six-lane divided major arterial and a full-time Truck Route. The average weekday daily traffic volume on this segment of Pembina Highway is approximately 32,500...
3-Way Stop Sign – Marrington & Bairdmore
Currently – this intersection does not meet criteria to have a 3 way stop signs installed. My office receives many requests for a 3 ways top sign at Marrington and Bairdmore. Many requests are motivated by the desire to ‘slow traffic’ on Bairdmore. Stop signs are not...
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
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!
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...
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 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...
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
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...
$30.5 M Rehabilitation to Pembina Highway Overpass at Abinojii Mikanah in 2025 & 2026
Information Session (See Poster) Wednesday, May 7th 4:00pm – 7:00 pm (come and go) Canad Inns Destination Centre Ambassador Room A 1824 Pembina Three huge road / overpass renewal projects will be starting in South Winnipeg in spring 2025. The Pembina Highway...
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...
Bison and Waverley Intersection Improvements – Design Study to Start
The City of Winnipeg has issued a request for bidders to submit a design study on the Bison and Waverley intersection. This is a significant step forward in making the very needed east – west connection for 65,000+ residents of the Waverley West ward. This road...
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
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
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
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
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...
FIREWORK PERMITS – New Years, Halloween, Diwali & any other party time!
UPDATE: January 29, 2025 With many residents about to celebrate New Years we remind you to be respectful of neighbours and know the rules around when you can set fireworks off and the requirement for a permit. September 18, 2024 Residents, this is an update from the...
Welcome Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service -Station 15 to Waverley West!
(Captain Miller & Team) I'm more than thrilled to finally be able to welcome members of WFPS to Station 15 on Eaglewood Drive in the neighbourhood of Prairie Pointe! A fire engine and four-person fire/rescue crew, and an ambulance and two-person paramedic crew...
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
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
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...
Richmond West Selected for Pilot on Speed Reduction
UPDATE: December 2024 Mid Pilot Survey Findings Mid Pilot Public Engagement See additional information on all Neighbourhood Pilots April 2022 The City of Winnipeg engineers have selected a portion of the Richmond West neighbourhood to be part of the Reduced Speed...
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...
The Bolt Apartments
Congratulations to Globe Property Management and the Morantz family team! We had a tour of the new 181 unit apartment block on Pembina Highway last week. A wide range of one, two and three bedroom apartments are now being rented. The ‘Bolt’ also includes in house...
65 Kirkbridge Apartment Approved
UPDATE Sept 22, 2024: An application for a height variance to the approved apartment block was submitted in September The multi-family building that was approved for a development permit in April 2024 is being reviewed to add an additional floor of housing. This will...
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...
NEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT APPROVED in RICHMOND WEST
Today, the Assiniboine Community Committee (that I am a member of) voted in support of an application to change the zoning at 101 DeVos Rd from“RR5” Rural Residential to “M1” Manufacturing Light District. What does that mean ? In 1962, the use of the land at 101 De...
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!
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...
30 km Coming to Hawstead Road
The speed limit on Hawstead Road is changing to 30 km. This change will be implemented by the end of August 2024. Hawstead road is a ‘cut through’ road for vehicular traffic. The volume of traffic has grown significantly over the years and especially with the growing...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
Phase Two – Mother Language Plaza
Funding was secured through the Province of Manitoba to add six trees, five benches and an electrical outlet on the hydro pole. I joined city of Winnipeg landscape architects and determine the site for these new additions. This funding support will provide well needed...
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....
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
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!...
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
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...
Sandusky Drive Turning Lane
UPDATE: We received the Sandusky and Waverley Intersection engineering report back on Sandusky June 8, 2023. This is the second time (2016, 2022) I’ve asked the engineering department to study the intersection of Sandusky and Waverley as we received many calls about...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
Construction Notice – Blackwood Bay from Marrington Rd to Marrington Rd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM BLACKWOOD BAY FROM MARRINGTON RD TO MARRINGTON 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...
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...
Construction Notice – Glenacres Cr – Millstream Wy to Millstream Wy
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GLENACRES CR – MILLSTREAM WY to MILLSTREAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2021 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent...
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,...
3 Way Stop Signs Approved – Keslar and Bairdmore
Since 2018, I’ve had this intersection studied every two years to see if a 3 way stop sign met criteria, and finally, the public service is recommending the installation of a 3-way stop sign at Keslar Road and Bairdmore Blvd. I’ve received many calls from residents...
2737 Pembina Development
On January 7, 2022, the Assiniboia Community Committee approved the rezoning application for 2737 Pembina Highway, a new multi-family development in Richmond West. The property is located on the west side of Pembina Highway and is adjacent to the CN Lettelier...
International Mother Language Plaza
Photos: Doug Little Thank you media for covering this important project! CBC: Plaza and monument celebrating diverse languages unveiled in Winnipeg See: Video Listen: New monument gives space for people to gather and show respect for linguistic diversity Winnipeg Free...
Hawstead Road – Engineer’s Recommendation
In 2019 residents of Hawstead reached out to me to look at the speed and traffic volumes on Hawstead Road. See details of the Hawstead Road Traffic Calming Pilot. The City of Winnipeg conducted a pilot of one potential solution, which stimulated much discussion with...
Kirkbridge Drive Traffic Calming
Kirkbridge Drive provides a key connector access route to the neighbourhood of South Pointe and the new community of Waverley West. Kirkbridge Drive is a collector street with multiple curves and blind spots. There is a 30 km school zone, but excessive speeding is...
Construction Notice – Glenacres Cr – Millstream Wy to Millstream Wy
2021 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GLENACRES CR – MILLSTREAM WY to MILLSTREAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2021 Local Street Renewal Program. Construction Start:...
Left-turn Signal – Pembina/Dalhousie/Bairdmore (south) Intersection
I’ve received many requests for the installation of a left turn signal at Pembina/Dalhousie/Bairdmore (south) intersection. I had the engineers in the Public Works department study this intersection in 2017 (See Report) and then had them go out this past summer and...
Putting Down Roots
Photo Credit: SOU'WESTER Great tree planting in fall of 2020! Over 100 trees planted – thank you Susie Strachan of the Sou’wester community newspaper for covering this great activity! Putting down roots By: Susie Strachan Posted: 09/25/2020 Young trees found new...
Hawstead Road Traffic Calming Pilot
Residents of Hawstead Road reached out to me in early 2019 to see what I could do to calm the speeding traffic and reduce the volume of traffic on Hawstead Road. I requested the engineers in the Public Works department study the problems and report back. In spring of...
Traffic Calming on Hawstead
In early January 2019 – residents of Hawstead Road contacted me to discuss speed and traffic volumes on their street. A meeting was organized at Smittie’s to hear their concerns. Following that meeting, I moved a motion to have the Public Works Department engineers...
Controlled Intersection – Sandusky Drive
On May 31, 2016, I had the Winnipeg Public Service to conduct a traffic study to determine if a controlled intersection or widening of the Sandusky Drive northbound turning lane is warranted due to existing traffic from Kirkbridge Park that backs up at the...
Traffic Study – Left Turn Signal at Pembina Highway and Bairdmore Boulevard / Dalhousie Drive (North)
I’ve had many request for a left turn signal on northbound Pembina Highway turning west onto Bairdmore Boulevard (north intersection). There is an increase in southbound Pembina traffic and an increase in north bound traffic. Many vehicles end up turning left off...
Traffic Study – Marrington Road and Kirbridge Park
I received many calls to see if City engineers could improve pedestrian safety when accessing Kirkbridge Park. Marrington Road is a ‘cut through’ and has high volumes of traffic. Because of the park, many residents walk across the street to access it. On the east side...
Traffic Study – Keslar Road and Bairdmore Boulevard
With the growth in the new neighbourhoods in Waverley West (South Pointe, Prairie Pointe and the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater) many roads are taking on more volumes of traffic. Bairdmore and Keslar Rd’s have seen an increase in traffic volumes and residents have been...
Speed Study and Traffic Count – Hawstead Road
Residents of Hawstead Rd contacted me in January of 2020 seeking help to see if traffic calming measures could be installed on their street. Hawstead is a ‘cut through’ street and has very high volumes of traffic. On February 4, 2019, I moved a motion to have the...
The Halo
July 2024 UPDATE: A real honour to have played such a very small but important part in the design and construction of the two joined south Pembina apartment towers – called ‘The Halo’. An incredible project now open, and filling up fast. There are a total of 406...
30km School Zone, Speed Tables & 3-Way Stop Signs on Kelsar Ave
New 30km school zone signs and two new speed tables were recently installed on Keslar Ave following a motion to study speed and safety on this street. I’ve received inquires as to why the 30km school zone signs went in. The City of Winnipeg is authorized to install...
Kirkbridge Park Playstructure Upgrade
As part of the ongoing upgrade of Kirkbridge Park upgrades, the final design has been selected for the toddler playstructure improvements (playstructure at Bairdmore / Sandusky entrance). The swing set and larger monkey bar structure are in good condition and are...
Update On New Housing On Pembina, University Crescent And Snow Street
I’ve prepared an update that highlights ALL the new apartments being constructed on Pembina Highway and University Crescent. There are over 1200 units, that are one, two and three bedrooms. All of these units have been approved over the past 4 ½ years and all are...
Traffic Study – Tim Sale Drive And Kirkbridge Drive
On January 8, 2019 – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS school catchments for South Pointe School extend into...
Traffic Study – Marrington Road And Kirbridge Park
On January 8, 2019 – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS Marrington Road is a key connector to Kirkbridge Drive...
Traffic Study – Left Turn Signal At Pembina And Bairdmore
On January 8th – The Public Works Committee asked that the public works department study and report back in 180 days (June or July). The Assiniboia Community Committee passed the following motion: WHEREAS southbound traffic on Pembina Highway is increasing due to the...
Traffic Calming On Hawstead Rd
In early January 2019, I met with Jane R. and a group of residents who live on Hawstead Rd. to discuss the history of the traffic volumes and current traffic volume conditions. Hawstead is a residential ‘cut through’ road for many people wanting to access either the...
Waverley Heights, Richmond West & Fairfield Park – My Comments On Bus Routes – Please Share Yours
RESIDENTS OF WAVERLEY HEIGHTS, RICHMOND WEST & FAIRFIELD PARK 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...
New Climbing Net In Bairdmore Park
Huge congratulations and thank you to the Bairdmore School Parent Advisory Council for holding bake sales, movie nights, plant sales and more bake sales to help contribute to the new playstructure net recently installed in Bairdmore Park. And thank you for...
Kirkbridge Park Upgrades
Kirkbridge Park receives $345,000 investment in park upgrades Very exciting to see this three year project become a reality! I’ve worked with the Richmond West Neighbourhood Association and area residents to identify and prioritize upgrades. Community parks play a...
A Fix to Rooming-House Problem Near U of M
Here is an overview of another potential development on Pembina Highway. I encourage you to read this comprehensive overview. Thank you to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important project: A fix to rooming-house problem near U of M Winnipeg Free...
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...
Kirkbridge Park Improvements
I’m very pleased to announce funding for upgrades in Kirkbridge Park and a decision on the baseball diamond fencing. The park upgrades and fencing discussion have been a year in the making, thus a rather lengthy update on this page. I am also available to discuss...
Kirkbridge Park & Richmond West Neighbourhoods Association
I'm very pleased to be a part of the resurrection of the Richmond West Neighbourhoods Association! The RWNA was very active a few years back in the improvement of Kirkbridge Park, and we are currently working on a number of new initiatives, challenges and...
Kirkbridge Park Upgrades – June 10 Community Meeting
We have an opportunity to complete some upgrades to Kirkbridge Park, and I would like to hear YOUR thoughts! Would you like to see additional benches installed? More trees? Washroom facilities? Or something else? Our parks are a vital component of our community,...
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