Spring cleaning at the City of Winnipeg is a massive undertaking. The entire street network, including back lanes and sidewalks, will be swept. Typically starting in mid-April depending on weather, the annual city-wide cleanup takes roughly 500 staff, which includes City employees and contract workers. This year’s spring cleanup operations begin on Monday, April 22. “Our crews
The province activated the Red River Floodway gates on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the measure isn’t expected to raise upstream water levels as it is an initial gate operation. When the gates are activated near St. Norbert, the floodway channel helps to divert water around the east side of Winnipeg. As part of its operation,
Southwest Rapid Transitway (Stage 2) and Pembina Highway Underpass Project Construction is nearing completion on the Southwest Transitway (Stage 2) and Pembina Highway Underpass Project. The project is in its final season of construction and is on schedule. The remaining construction activities to be complete by October 2019 include:• New Transitway pavement connecting to the
Youth Across Winnipeg Encouraged to Apply: Bowman WINNIPEG, April 9, 2019 – The application period for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is now open and youth between the ages of 15 and 21 are encouraged to apply, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today. “A youth advisory council will better allow the voice of our youth to
Congratulations to the St Norbert Collegiate Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Team for capturing the 2019 Provincial AAA Championship. Not only did they capture the championship, but they did so by sustaining a 25 – 0 season!!! City Hall was graced with the presence of this Championship Team and their coaches on March 20th.
The snow melt brings a busy time of year for crews at the City of Winnipeg. With temperatures changing from warm during the day to cooler at night, a variety of activities are ongoing to ensure street maintenance and flood preparation work is done. Potholes are starting to appear on city streets because of the temperature
Winnipeg, MB – On March 22, 2019, Mayor Brian Bowman announced the composition of a committee tasked with recruiting and recommending the appointment of the City of Winnipeg’s next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). “Establishing a recruitment committee responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and recommending the city’s next CAO is the initial step in the recruitment
For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 20, 2019 City of Winnipeg first responders urge caution due to thin ice conditions on city waterways Winnipeg, MB – With warmer weather finally arriving, residents are advised that thin ice conditions are becoming present on Winnipeg waterways, including drainage ditches, culverts, streams, creeks, retention ponds, and rivers. Last
