News Releases

Moody's confirms City's Credit Rating 
WINNIPEG - AUGUST 26, 2002 - Moody's Investors Service, NewYork has reconfirmed the City of Winnipeg's credit rating at Aa3 with a stable outlook. The City received an upgrade from Moody's last year from A1 to Aa3.  …

Public Invited to September 11th City Memorial 
WINNIPEG - AUGUST 22, 2002 - Mayor Glen Murray is inviting the public to gather at the Forks for an inter-faith memorial service September 11, 2002, to honour those who lost their lives in the horrific attack on the World Trade Centers one year ago.

Mayor Applauds CN Leadership at Kenaston 
WINNIPEG - AUGUST 22, 2002 - Mayor Glen Murray today commended Canadian National Railway for its leadership in seeking and finding solutions to traffic congestion at Kenaston Boulevard and Wilkes Avenue.

City of Winnipeg Golf Services Municipal Men's Championship Finals To Run This Weekend 
WINNIPEG - AUGUST 14, 2002 - The Grand Final of the 80th Municipal Golf Tournament will be played on Sunday, August 18, 2002, at the Windsor Park Golf Course, located at 10 Des Meurons. The public is invited to come out and watch some of the City's best public course golfers compete for the title of Municipal Men's Champion.

Seasonal Algae Growth May Affect Winnipeg's Water 
WINNIPEG - AUGUST 9, 2002 - "As a result of algae growth in Winnipeg's water supply, some residents may soon notice an unusual taste and odour in their tap water," says Tom Pearson, Manager of the City's Water Services. Some residents may notice a swampy, musty smell to their water.