City of Winnipeg operating hours for the October Long Weekend

MEDIA RELEASE:

WINNIPEG October 09, 2008

Zoo:
Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Conservatory:
Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WINNIPEG - October 9, 2008 – On October 18, 2008, Brookside Cemetery will be remembering the 90th Anniversary of the signing of the armistice to end the First World War by rededicating the first section of the Field of Honour where War Dead and Veterans who served in that war are interred.

The Field of Honour section to be rededicated is known simply as the Teardrop Section (named for its shape). The Teardrop section has recently been renovated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to include military monuments marking each interment, and perennial and annual landscaping to enhance the section. At 2:00 pm a rededication ceremony will take place at the Teardrop Section at Brookside which will include a colour parade and short service. The public is welcome to attend.

Full details of the Rededication day activities at Brookside:

• Free park and ride from RRC Notre Dame Campus bus stand, including tour of the Field of Honour. First tour bus at 10:00 am then every half hour. Last tour prior to service leaves at 1:00 pm. Final tour of the day leaves at 3:00 pm.
• Place your own Canadian flag along with the 12,000 others decorating the Field of Honour.
• See displays of military costumes, memorabilia and vehicles.
• Ride the WFPS aerial lift to get that aerial photo, $1.00 donation per person, (Donated to Veterans support funds).
• Make a monument rubbing.
• ‘Share the story’ with the Veterans.
• See and learn the history behind each military monument.
• Bring a donation for Winnipeg Harvest, drop off points on the bus and in the administration building.
• Administration Offices open from 10:00 am until 1:45 pm.
• Seasonal wreaths for sale. Purchase now and we will place it for you.
• Refreshments available.

The Teardrop Section in the Brookside Field of Honour dedicated to the interment of War Dead and Veterans was first started in 1914 by the women of the Manitoba Chapter of I.O.D.E. Brookside’s Field of Honour has now become the largest and most significant military interment site in all of Canada.

For public information on the days activities please call: Sherry or Debbie at Brookside Cemetery: 311 or 311. Email: cemeteries@winnipeg.ca

WINNIPEG - October 9, 2008 – As part of Fire Prevention Week, on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., members of the public are welcome to drop in and meet the firefighters and check out the firefighting equipment at all Fire Paramedic Stations throughout the city.

Refreshments will be available courtesy of McDonalds Restaurants, the major sponsor of Fire Prevention week. 

In keeping with this year’s theme “Prevent Home Fires,” the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service recommends that all families develop a home escape plan in case of a fire or emergency in their home.