Winnipeg, December 18, 2009 – A much anticipated holiday gift was officially opened in St. Vital today. After two years of extensive renovations, the Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre located at 26 Molgat Avenue is now fully-operational. The Honourable Nancy Allan, Minister of Education and MLA for St. Vital joined Gord Steeves, Winnipeg Acting Deputy Mayor and St. Vital City Councillor and Grant Prairie, President of the Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The $2.5 million project was funded by the Building Communities Initiative, Community Places, the Manitoba-Winnipeg Recreation and Leisure Infrastructure Program’s Community Centre Investment Fund, the Community Incentive Grant Program, the Land Dedication Reserve and the Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre.

The newly expanded facility features a full-size gym, multi-purpose room, new front entrance and several upgrades and enhancements throughout.

“The opening of this new, amalgamated complex is a tribute to the coordinated efforts of local citizens who are role models for us all,” said Allan. “The Province of Manitoba is committed to enhancing programs and services that encourage active, healthy living for all ages and that create safe places for our children and this expanded facility meets those needs.”

“It’s vital for the well-being of our citizens that they have access to high-quality facilities, making it possible for them to participate in year-round recreational and social activities,” said Steeves. “The new life that has been given to this centre is a huge achievement for our community.”

"Parents, children and seniors in our area are very excited with the investment that has been made in our community,” said Prairie. “The new facility will provide local residents with expanded and enhanced recreational opportunities and will ensure that the centre remains an important gathering place for our community for years to come.”

In 2006, it was determined that the area would be better served by one expanded facility, so the Norberry and Glenlee Boards of Directors became one, Norberry was selected as the new site, and shovels hit the ground in October 2008. The grounds and fieldhouse at the Glenlee site will continue to be operated and maintained by Norberry-Glenlee.

Winnipeg, December 18, 2009 – Work that began on October 5, 2009, to install a new sewer on Logan Avenue was originally expected to cause traffic disruptions until the end of January 2010. The sewer work was completed six weeks ahead of schedule and traffic restrictions will be lifted Monday, December 21, 2009, on Logan Avenue between King Street and Princess Street.

WINNIPEG - December 18, 2009 - The Olympic flame is heading into Winnipeg on Tuesday, January 5, midway through its transcontinental journey to Vancouver, BC – and the public is invited to line the torch relay route to hoot and holler as they celebrate this historic moment.

“This is a great opportunity for Winnipeggers to share in the Olympic experience,” said Kenny Boyce, manager of the City of Winnipeg’s Film and Special Events Office and chair of the city’s Olympic Torch Relay Community Task Force. “The more the merrier…the louder the better.”

The torch is expected to arrive at approximately 4:30 p.m. on January 5 at the Ed Golding Memorial Arena (517 Pandora Avenue East). It will make its way through Transcona, Elmwood, St. Boniface and Downtown before ending up at The Forks at around 7:00 p.m. for the Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration.

The torch will be leaving the city on Thursday, January 7, enroute to its final destination in Vancouver on February 12. The last leg of the torch relay in Winnipeg will start at Minto Armouries (969 St. Matthews Avenue) on January 7 at around 8:00 a.m. and end up at the Royal Bank of Canada (3297 Portage Avenue).

For more information about the Olympic Torch Route, visit:

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WINNIPEG - December 18, 2009 - The Harbour View Golf Course and Recreation Complex will be open full winter hours starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 19. The Pro Shop and locker rooms will be open 9 am to 10 pm daily. The main complex and vending machines will be open 2 pm to 9 pm daily (the restaurant will not be open during the winter).

Holiday Schedule

Christmas Eve: Closed at 5pm
Christmas Day: Closed all day
Boxing Day: Open 2 pm - 9 pm
New Years Eve: Closed at 5 pm
New Years Day: Open 2 pm - 9 pm

The Harbour View Complex is at 1867 Springfield Road (located 2 ½ km east of Lagimodiere Boulevard).

For more information, please contact the Harbour View Pro Shop at 222-2766.