The eastbound curb lane of Taylor Avenue between Beaverbrook St and Lanark St will be closed beginning today, May 14. The lane is expected to reopen by May 22 pending any other emergencies or complications. The closure is to facilitate a catch basin and lead pipe repair. Current information for this and other regional street […]
Brighten Up 2.0
We loved the Brighten up program so much that we want to keep it going with Brighten Up 2.0, bringing light into back lanes making our community safer. Protecting our families and our properties has always been of the utmost importance in River Heights-Fort Garry. Brighten Up 2.0 provides 50 River Heights – Fort Garry […]
Councillor Orlikow provides $100,000 to the River Heights Arena
Many of us know that the arena boards at the Corydon Community Centre – River Heights site need to be replaced and with today’s announcement we are on our way to doing so. Having a local arena has been and will always be a part of River Heights. I continue to support the Corydon Community […]
Neighbourhood greenways pilot program: Warsaw Avenue from Thurso Street to Pembina Highway
The Reduced Speed Neighbourhood Greenway Pilot project is coming soon to Warsaw Street. This pilot program intends to evaluate the impact reduced speeds and additional traffic calming treatments have on improving conditions for cyclists and pedestrians along five existing neighbourhood greenways, including Warsaw Avenue from Thurso Street to Pembina Highway The City plans to implement […]
Insect control to start Monday
Starting April 26, the City will begin this season’s insect control program. Environmentally friendly larviciding will take place with helicopters and ground equipment to target mosquito larvae before they emerge as adults. Eliminate standing water: Do your part to keep your property mosquito free! Remove any source of standing water to prevent mosquito larvae from […]
City spring cleanup starts – Sunday, April 25
Over the next five to six weeks, Winnipeg’s entire street network, including bridges and sidewalks will be cleaned, as well as designated active transportation pathways, boulevards, and medians. A website at: winnipeg.ca/springcleanup features everything residents need to know about the City’s spring cleanup activities. The “Know Your Zone” app can tell you when street cleaning happens on your […]
Feedback request: Welcoming Winnipeg park renaming
A renaming request has been submitted through the Welcoming Winnipeg prosses to rename Andrew Currie Park to Currie Blossom Park (located at 1420 Wellington Crescent S). For more information on Welcoming Winnipeg initiative and how the City is working towards reconciliation through place-making, please visit the Welcoming Winnipeg website. The request for Andrew Currie Park […]
Registration open for summer baseball and softball!!
The Fort Garry Community Centre has opened softball and baseball registration for the 2021 season! Provincial “Return to Play” updates and current public health orders now permit organized sports for children and youth. However, should public health orders change and sport programs are cancelled, full refunds will be provided. To ensure your child has a […]
Munson Park going to look even better with grant from Winnipeg Foundation
I am proud to announce that City Council approved a $130,000 grant from the Winnipeg Foundation to improve and enhance Munson Park for all of us who love this park. This investment is on top of what is done already but provides for an additional $15,0000 over 7 years for enhanced maintenance and $25,000 towards rehabilitative […]
Starting early this year – Yard waste pick up
Given the mild spring weather, bi-weekly curbside yard waste collection will start in mid-April: Collection in Area A will begin the week of April 19 Collection in Area B will begin the week of April 26 Residents can find their collection day here: https://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/garbage/collectionday.stm# In the past four years, curbside collection of yard waste has […]
