Winnipeg, MB – Parks and Open Space crews will officially begin the City's annual grass mowing program on Tuesday, May 22 (weather dependent) to keep Winnipeg clean and green this summer.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is celebrating Paramedic Services Week, May 22 to 27, by participating in a variety of community and educational activities to help provide more information about the variety of paramedical services provided.

Winnipeg, MB – Due to recent environmental conditions, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is lifting the temporary open-air fire ban for the city of Winnipeg. In addition, WFPS will resume issuing fireworks display permits and open fire permits. The WFPS will continue to enforce all permit conditions.

Winnipeg, MB – Ellice Avenue between Erin Street and Arlington Street will be reduced to one lane of vehicular traffic in each direction starting this Tuesday, May 22 at 9 a.m., and these lane closures will remain in place until the street reconstruction project is completed at the end of July.

Motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations.

Winnipeg, MB – On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, weather permitting, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will commence its tree pest caterpillar control program starting at 9:30 p.m. in Insect Management Areas 42 (Central Park, Colony, Daniel McIntyre, Portage - Ellice, Spence, West Alexander) and 45 (Burrows Central, Robertson). The program will be targeting the forest tent caterpillar, elm spanworm, and the spring and fall cankerworm species.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is inviting residents to enjoy community spray pads as some will open earlier than expected, on the May long weekend, Saturday, May 19.

“Summer fun has come early this year,” said Mike Pagtakhan, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks. “Winnipeg is fortunate to have 18 spray pad locations throughout the city, offering enjoyment to each community. I hope people of all ages will take pleasure in these family-friendly amenities in the coming summer months.”

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers are invited to attend a public workshop on May 31 to provide feedback on redeveloping Finestone Park.

The Finestone Park play structure was removed in 2003, after it reached the end of its serviceable life. The City plans to redevelop Finestone Park and is asking for feedback to find out what the neighbourhood would like in the park to better serve park users and the surrounding community.

Winnipeg, MB – To accommodate the Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party, along with associated set-up and take-down, the following streets will be closed on Sunday, May 20 from 4:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.:

Winnipeg, MB – The median lane on northbound Kenaston Boulevard is closed to vehicular traffic between Carpathia Road and Willow Avenue due to a collapsed manhole. Motorists must use the curb lane while repairs are underway.

Crews are on site securing the area and expect to begin repairs Monday evening. Crews expect to complete repairs and reopen the median lane on northbound Kenaston Boulevard by Wednesday, May 16.

Motorists should allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.

Winnipeg, MB – The northbound and southbound directions of travel on McPhillips Street between Logan Avenue and Jarvis Avenue will remain one lane in each direction until the road renewal project is completed in November.

Motorists should use alternate routes such as Keewatin Street, Arlington Street, or the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge.