At Whyte Ridge Community Centre, our soccer philosophy is simple: put the player first. Every season, our focus is on creating an environment where young players feel welcome, supported, and excited to learn — whether they’re kicking a ball for the first time or developing their skills for competitive play. Soccer in Whyte Ridge is about more… Read More: Building the Next Generation of Players — The Whyte Ridge… »
We’re very fortunate here in Canada to have access to diverse wildlife – even within city limits. Among the many bird species observable directly from my kitchen window are the winter visitors – Bohemian Waxwings. True to their name, Bohemian Waxwings are free spirits that lead a nomadic lifestyle most of the year, traversing North… Read More: When the Bohemians Come to Town »
How Sweet It Is: Pairing Wine with Dessert When you think of serving wine, few people think of pairing it with dessert. However, a properly matched dessert wine can significantly enhance the dining experience. We often spend as much—or more—time preparing dessert than the other courses, so why not try something different and serve wine… Read More: How Sweet It Is: Pairing Wine with Dessert »
As the 2025 outdoor season wraps up, we want to take a moment to celebrate another exciting and successful year for Whyte Ridge Soccer. This summer, our Youth Soccer Program saw 12 teams take the field, made up of 192 players—51 girls and 141 boys—across various age groups. These teams were guided by an outstanding group of 33 volunteer coaches and collectively played 168 matches throughout… Read More: Whyte Ridge Soccer Program Update »
After ten years of coaching, organizing, and championing community soccer in Whyte Ridge, Yevhen Viznytsya is officially hanging up his whistle. From his early days as an assistant coach to leading the entire Mini Soccer program, he’s played a big role in shaping a program that’s grown stronger every year. Read on to find out… Read More: Ten Seasons, Countless Kids, and One Awesome Volunteer »
You’ve ordered a case of wine from one of Canada’s amazing wineries – but what’s the best way to store it? The enemies of wine are heat, light, vibration, humidity, and oxygen. So, you need a way to store wine that minimizes exposure to these elements. Your options range from a simple wine rack to… Read More: Don’t Screw It Up (Unless It’s a Screw Cap): Wine… »
The Whyte Ridge Off‑Leash Dog Park is officially open behind our community centre at 170 Fleetwood Road! This fully fenced, permanent space is ready to welcome pups and their families year-round, with a double-gated entry, shaded benches, waste bins, and enough room for fetch and friendly doggo meetups. The dog park replaces the seasonal winter dog… Read More: New Off-Leash Dog Park Officially Opens at Whyte Ridge! »
Adrienne Hobbs – U10 Girls Soccer Coach and Mother What inspired you to become a volunteer coach for youth soccer? I never played soccer outside of gym class, so I don’t know much about the game—certainly not about coaching! I was mostly interested in being a support for the team. During Anna’s first season of… Read More: Volunteer Spotlight »
Hello neighbours, As the Soccer Director for Whyte Ridge, I want to share a few thoughts on the role sports play in strengthening our community. Sports are more than just games—they’re a way to stay active, connect with others, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or fan, being involved in local… Read More: The Power of Sports in Our Whyte Ridge Community »
My name is Kirill Pirgalin, and I’ve called this community home for more than a decade. Over that time, I’ve had the opportunity to get involved with the Whyte Ridge Community Centre in many different roles, including Communications Director, Programming Director, Soccer Director, and Vice President. This April, I was elected as President at our… Read More: President’s Message »
With the removal of American wines from store shelves, it’s a great time to start exploring Canadian wine—if you haven’t already. There are plenty of great Canadian wines available at both Liquor Mart and private wine stores. However, many excellent Canadian wines aren’t available in stores and can only be purchased in Manitoba by ordering directly… Read More: Exploring Canadian Wine – One Case at a Time »
Thank you to everyone who joined us—both in person and online—for our Annual General Meeting on April 14. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, hear from our community, and plan for the year ahead. We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing board members for their time… Read More: Annual General Meeting Recap »