Construction UPDATE: The road construction has been completed for the 2019 year. Stage 1 (Grandmont to Rue des Trappistes) was completed and approximately half of Stage 2 (Rue des Trappistes to the ball field) is completed. The extremely wet September and October snowstorm affected the construction schedule and crews were not able to get the
Visit https://winnipeg.ca/PublicWorks/snow/FAQ/tree-removal-FAQ.stm… for the most up-to-date information on tree / branch removal in the City of Winnipeg. Crews continue to clear and remove downed trees and fallen branches city-wide, focusing efforts on priority locations where branches or trees are blocking streets. The City is employing contractors to assist in the efforts. It’s anticipated that the
River levels at the James Avenue gauge have begun to increase due to the recent precipitation. As of 5:00 pm (October 15th), the river level at the James Avenue gauge was 15.1 feet. A river crest of 16.3 feet is anticipated. No properties are at risk of river flooding at that level, however, there is
Winnipeg, MB –TheWinnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) invites all residents to mark Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12, by practicing fire escape plans at home, school, and at work. This year’s theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape.” Emergency situations can arise and change quickly; it’s important to
Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of the Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library program at the Millennium Library (251 Donald St.). Sun Life is sponsoring the lending library by donating more than 150 instruments, cases, and accessories. “We are excited to provide more Canadians with access to music
Winnipeg, MB – The City is searching for a large spruce tree for this year’s City Hall Christmas tree display and is asking Winnipeg homeowners to contact us if they are interested in donating their tree. The City received information about a number of potential Christmas tree candidates for this year’s holiday display, but none
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has launched its use of the PulsePoint Respond app, empowering Winnipeggers to help save the lives of those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Using the WFPS computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, app technology, and the GPS on smartphones, PulsePoint alerts CPR-trained bystanders about sudden cardiac arrest incidents in
Southwest Transitway (Stage 2) project realizes more budget savings and comes in eight weeks ahead of schedule Winnipeg, MB – The newly-widened and reconstructed Pembina Highway Underpass opened today, as part of the Southwest Transitway (Stage 2) and Pembina Highway Underpass Project, and will improve safety, traffic flow and travel times for motorists. Initially budgeted
Winnipeg, MB – Today, City Council approved the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Program. The program will provide funding to community groups to strengthen local crime prevention and community safety efforts by promoting the exchange of information between residents, and helping build closer relationships between communities and the Winnipeg Police Service. “A hybrid approach to
