Author Archives: Communications Director

Fall yoga classes

by | December 15, 2024

GENTLE YOGA WITH LIA In this gentle yoga class, we will be focusing on releasing tension in the body, as well as increasing mobility and strength. Props will be used to help us achieve proper alignment in the poses. This class is great for all levels. Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. -6:45 p.m. September 19 – November… Read more »

Discover Winnibakes: A Taste of the Levant in the Heart of Whyte Ridge

by | July 28, 2024

When you walk into the Winnibakes Levantine Bakery, you’ll quickly realize it’s not your typical bakery. The Levant-style bakery offers more than just baked goods to purchase and leave with. It’s more like a restaurant where the local baker is at the heart of the community serving up Levantine food, especially fresh flatbreads, made to… Read more »

2024 AGM Snippets

by | December 15, 2024

Our annual AGM took place on Monday, April 8th. With a hybrid structure, we facilitated the involvement of community members both in-person and virtually, ensuring maximum participation.  Grateful for departing board members’ service and excited to welcome new ones aboard. Kudos to this hardworking team dedicated to running our facility smoothly. The meeting witnessed active… Read more »

The Narcisse Snake Dens

by | December 15, 2024

There’s a lot of slithering going on near Narcisse, MB, on warm and sunny days between April and the end of May. The Narcisse Snake Dens boast the world’s largest gathering of snakes – an underrated natural wonder of Manitoba. It’s time for the mating ritual of the Red-Sided Garter snake. Garter snakes are native to North and… Read more »

Coming Up: Whyte Ridge Garage Sale & Winnipeg Giveaway Weekend

by | December 15, 2024

Get ready to make some noise, Whyte Ridge! Mark your calendars for the Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 11. The Giveaway Weekend is joining the party, making it a jam-packed Mother’s Day Weekend. It’s not just about decluttering, it’s about the satisfaction of lending your old stuff a second chance, saving it from the… Read more »

The Exchange District

by | December 15, 2024

Winnipeg’s architectural landscape is vibrant and picturesque, its original flavour sustained from the days when Main Street was little more than a muddy track, and horses trotted through the streets. The Exchange District in particular, is a witness to Winnipeg’s storied past, boasting around 150 well-preserved buildings dating back over two centuries. Once the focus… Read more »

Quiz Night 2024

by | December 15, 2024

What a night! Our new champions, the Wildwood Wizards beat out last year’s winners, Hawkins Cheezies, by 2 points. This was a nail biting competition. Our second Quiz Night was held on January 27. Eleven teams competed for the elite title of Champions and the competition was fierce, but no matter where teams placed, everyone… Read more »