South Pointe
Welcome to the South Pointe neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the South 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 South Pointe Residents’ Group for all the advocacy, events and activities they do to improve the quality of life for residents!
Facebook: @southpointegroup Twitter: @southpointegr
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
Trailside Sidewalk
I’ve received many requests for a sidewalk installation on Trailside Crescent. Trailside is a very busy street as many parents drop students off to attend Ecole South Pointe School. I requested the City engineers study the site and prepare a cost for installation of...
Shade Structure at Jinnah Park
I am thrilled to announce construction of a beautiful 24 ft x 24ft shade structure is happening this summer in Jinnah Park! I was approached by the South Pointe Residents Association and many many grandma and grandpas who wanted to have a shady place to sit and enjoy...
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...
Summary: Retail Crime Forum
Thank you to the Winnipeg Police Service for organizing, and hosting an informative discussion on retail crime with the businesses on Pembina Highway and Bridgwater Centre this past week. We appreciate the invitation for Councillor Markus Chambers and I to attend...
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...
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
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
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...
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!
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...
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...
Waverley Street and Pine Hills Intersection
UPDATE January 2024: Engineers studied traffic control signals, all-way stop, and pedestrian crossing controls to see if any met criteria but none met the required criteria for installation. See final Pine Hill report. Based on a traffic count conducted in September...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Payworks Moving to South Pointe!
Plans for the new head office of Payworks were approved this past September! Payworks is a workforce management solutions company, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to businesses across Canada. It is anticipated the...
South Pointe Community Garden
Thank you Sou’wester for covering this important issue. If you build it, they will garden By Vicki Nemeth - SPECIAL TO CANSTAR - SOUTH POINTE The new South Pointe Community Garden is ploughed, plotted and busy with 56 gardeners in the mornings and evenings. The garden...
The Brio
Ten new town houses are being constructed in the South Pointe neighbourhood. This development which is located on Eaglewood Drive includes 2 traditional two-storey townhome buildings with 10 units, 2 stacked three-story townhome buildings with 20 units, 4 stacked...
South Pointe Community Garden
A large piece of land has been made available to the community for use as a community garden by Qualico Developers. This is not a ‘city run’ garden as there is no available city land in the Waverly West ward to install a community garden. As this is the first year,...
Traffic Calming to Access Jinnah Park
January 2022 Update: I am very pleased to announce that a pedestrian crosswalk will be installed crossing Tim Sale Drive at the path between Cattail Cove and Waterstone Drive, in front of Jinnah Park. The motion (see below) I moved in 2020 to facilitate access to...
Traffic Calming at Ecole South Pointe School
Photo Credit: CBC Ecole South Pointe School is over capacity with students. On the other hand, a new elementary school will not be constructed and available for occupancy for a minimum of 2.5 years. And the pedestrian and vehicular traffic surrounding Ecole South...
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...
Syracuse Crescent Road Reconstruction
Work on Syracuse Cr - between Chancellor Dr and Chancellor Dr - is scheduled to begin late May. See the letter sent to residents. Construction Start: Late May Duration: To be determined and will be detailed in next notice Traffic implications: Syracuse Crescent...
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...
Community Gardens are Coming to South Pointe Neighbourhood in 2021
Are you interested in having a garden plot? Better book it now! I know there are a lot of keen gardeners in our community, but have no idea how many are interested in having a garden plot for the 2021 growing season. I have a feeling there will be high demand – so if...
Southview Crescent Road Reconstruction
Work on Southview Crescent Road is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2020. The work will be a full road reconstruction around the curve on Southview Crescent from the beginning radius to the end of radius, and new roadway construction south of curve for the new...
Traffic Study – Tim Sale Drive and Kirkbridge Drive
With the opening of Ecole South Pointe School, traffic patterns were changing. School catchments for Ecole South Pointe School extend into Richmond West and children must cross Tim Sale Drive (formerly Waverley Road) to reach South Pointe School. With the growth of...
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...
New Commercial Development coming to South Pointe
Some exciting news for South Pointe – Prairie Pointe and our surrounding neighbourhoods! Many residents are familiar with the large field on the northeast corner of Waverley Street and Kenaston Boulevard. This parcel of land is zoned ‘C3’ which means Commercial...
Tim Sale/Kirkbridge/Stan Bailie Intersection Improvements
Update: Four-Way Stop Signs were put at the intersection. My office has received many calls on improving the safety of the intersection of Time Sale Drive / Kirkbridge Drive / Stan Bailey – in close proximity to Ecole South Pointe School. In spring of 2018 we...
New Play Structure For Ecole South Pointe School
A HUGE HUGE congratulations to Christa, Cindy and all the Parent Committee team at Ecole South Pointe School! BRAVO – they have raised all the funds and groundbreaking will start this week (May 27th, 2019)! As a former fundraiser for many projects over the years...
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...
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...
South Pointe – My Comments On New Bus Routes – Please Share Yours
RESIDENTS OF SOUTH 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 Motion...
Funding Support For École South Pointe School Playstructure
I’m very pleased to have worked with École South Pointe School on a number of issues since the school’s opening and look forward to continuing to provide support! I met with Parent Council and Staff to discuss installation of traffic calming and signalization around...
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:...
Requesting Mayor’s Support To Resolve Impasse – Waverley West
(Original Publish Date: June 13, 2018) As area Councillor, I have reached the limits of my power to resolve an impasse between the Public Service and developers of the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater and South Pointe. I have requested the Mayor’s support to use his...
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...
Bike Clinic at South Pointe School
(Image courtesy of Danielle De Silva - Sou'wester) Thank you gym teacher extraordinaire Mr. Spiers! So proud and appreciative of your leadership, and thank you to Pembina Trails School Divison for use of your space and opening it up to the neighbourhood! BRAVO! I am...
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...
Lifting the Building Cap in Bridgwater
Lifting the Cap in Bridgwater In 2012, City Council placed a building cap on Bridgwater Trails and Bridgwater Center. See details. January 14th 2018 Riel Community Committee: I requested support from Riel Committee Members to lift the building cap in Bridgwater Trails...
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...
Traffic Lights Being Installed by École South Pointe School
I'm very pleased to have worked with residents, École South Pointe School and the City of Winnipeg to enable the installation of traffic control signals (traffic lights) at the intersection of Waverley Street and Tim Sale Drive/John Angus Drive. Approval for this...
Transit Routes Finalized for Bridgwater Lakes & South Pointe – September 3rd Launch
Winnipeg Transit will be expanding into the communities of Bridgewater Lakes and South Pointe with service beginning on September 3, 2017! This good news has been a long time coming for these communities, and I am very pleased to finally see this expansion occur....
Waverley West Impact Fees – Open House
Please join myself and a panel of experts who will present an overview on Winnipeg’s new Impact Fees, their purpose and how the fees will affect residents and businesses in the communities of Waverley West (Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater and South Pointe). DATE: ...
Street Blown-In With Snow in Bridgwater and South Pointe?
YOUR assistance in REPORTING snow blockages is greatly appreciated! New communities on the outer edges of the City experience unique snow challenges, as open areas blow in more frequently than areas protected by surrounding buildings and trees. Snow fencing is...
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...
Traffic, Snow & École South Pointe School
The long awaited opening of this brand new school is just days away! As I’ve received many traffic related inquiries, I'm providing a detailed summary of transportation aspects below. PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CAUTION AND DRIVE SAFELY around École South Pointe School! ...
BLOWING SNOW in Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater & South Pointe
These new communities in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward have many open areas - open fields awaiting development, open areas with young small trees, and limited overall protection from wind. I am told by the City's Public Works Department that snow removal occurs...
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...
Drainage from Sump Pumps & Downspouts
Our office receives many questions from residents regarding drainage off properties, from both sump pumps and downspouts. To assist, we are providing below some links to the Water and Waste Department's page on the City of Winnipeg website. Residential Lot Grading It...
Update – New School in South Pointe
There's always something happening in SW Winnipeg, as the area continues to grow, develop and attract more residents. That includes the construction of a new school - Ecole South Pointe School! First announced in July, 2015, the K-8 school at 615 Kirkbridge will be...
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....
New School: Waverley West Ecole South Pointe
Pembina Trails School Division has named its new school in Waverley West École South Pointe School. Premier Greg Selinger broke ground last month on the $30 million kindergarten to Grade 8 school and early learning child care centre at 615 Kirkbridge Drive. The...
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...
Increased Transit Service to Bridgwater/South Pointe Communities
On January 19, I brought forward a motion (Increase Transit Motion 2015) to have the Winnipeg Public Service research and report back (in 120 days) on their findings related to improving transit service in these communities. A motion is a formal request to ‘get the...
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