Winnipeg, MB – City of Winnipeg outdoor aquatics facilities are beginning to close for the season, but just before they close, the City is inviting the public to bring their licensed dogs for a swim at two wading pools.
Winnipeg, MB – The public is advised that northbound and southbound Memorial Boulevard from York Avenue to St. Mary Avenue will be temporarily closed this Sunday, August 26 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Convention Parade and Remembrance Ceremony.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, and motorists should allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at a residence in the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, crews found and extinguished the fire on the back porch area of the home.
Six occupants from the home had self-evacuated prior to crews arrival. They were assessed by WFPS paramedics on scene and no injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at a residential duplex in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, crews found the fire well involved with extensive smoke and flames visible on both stories of the structure. A defensive exterior attack to bring the fire under control was launched.
As a precaution, neighbouring homes were evacuated. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Winnipeg, MB – Northbound Fort Street from St. Mary Avenue to Portage Avenue will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. Saturday, August 18 until midnight on Sunday, August 19 for the installation of a tower crane.
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB – At 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at 702 Selkirk Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, crews found the fire well involved and adopted a defensive attack.
All residents of the building self-evacuated prior to crew arrival and were assisted by City of Winnipeg Emergency Social Services. No injuries were reported. Currently, two cats remain missing.
Winnipeg, MB – Residents of Winnipeg have a new spot to beat the heat this summer, as the new Valley Gardens Community Centre at 218 Antrim Road spray pad was officially opened.
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) training academy welcomed 11 newcomer youth this week as part of their Equity and Diversity Camp. The week-long camp is designed to provide newcomer youth with exposure to a variety of scenarios that firefighters, paramedics, and WFPS 911 communication operators encounter on a daily basis. Youth also participate in career training workshops such as interview preparation.
Winnipeg, MB – The new combined Fall 2018/Winter 2019 Leisure Guide is now available online at winnipeg.ca, at all civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres, and will be available Saturday at a number of retail locations. Winnipeg Free Press subscribers will also receive a copy in today's edition of the paper.
In addition to the Leisure Guide, the City’s new Fall 2018 Leisure Guide Skating brochure and the Fall 2018 Leisure Guide Swimming brochure are also available online.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg invites residents to come in and cool off in civic facilities during regular operating hours, as high temperatures are forecasted over the next few days.
City facilities that are normally open on weekdays and weekends are available to act as 'cooling areas' where the public may come in for relief from the heat and have access to drinking water.
City pools and spray pads are also great ways to cool down.
City facilities that can offer relief from the heat include: