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Website admin of Whyte Ridge CC in Winnipeg, Manitoba

The latest issue of The Ridge is here!

by | March 17, 2025

Discover what’s new in our community! The latest issue of The Ridge is here! Dive into exciting updates, upcoming events, and stories that matter to our neighborhood. Flip through the newsletter here:  THE RIDGE – Spring 2025. Whether you’re looking for community highlights, family activities, or updates on local initiatives, there’s something for everyone in this… Read more »

Welcome Basket Initiative

by | February 15, 2025

The Welcome Basket project is an initiative led by Vanessa Borovich, a young resident of Whyte Ridge, aimed at making new families feel welcomed in the community. Inspired by her own family’s positive experience as newcomers from Uruguay in 2003, Vanessa wanted to extend the same warmth and sense of belonging to others. In November… Read more »

Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberley O’Hara

by | July 4, 2025

We wanted to take a moment to thank one of our long-standing Board members. Her commitment and passion have truly made a difference in the lives of so many. Kim started volunteering with the Board of Directors in 2011 as the Communications Director and gradually moved through different positions. She learned about the centre as… Read more »

Home Trends 2025

by | February 12, 2025

By Les Sediles – *HOME by LS Trends in home décor and design are like fashion—they come and go. In the end, it’s all about how you use them because your home should be a reflection of you. For 2025, my top three home décor trends are: Colour Wood Tones Generational Blend Colour – Warmer… Read more »

President’s Message

by | February 12, 2025

Dear Community Members, I hope this message finds you well. As we embrace the winter season, I want to reflect on the hard work and dedication that has gone into making our community a better place. We’ve been focused on enhancing the quality of life here, and I’m excited to share some of the results.… Read more »

Quiz Night Highlights

by | February 15, 2025

Quiz Night was a fantastic evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of brain-teasing challenges! Teams brought their A-game, showing off their trivia skills across a variety of categories. One of the trickiest questions of the night? “Name the last five cities to host the Summer Olympics.” That one had a few teams stumped!… Read more »

President’s Message

by | May 17, 2022

Hello Whyte Ridge and Linden Ridge,   Summer is finally here! Spring brought many new things to Whyte Ridge Community Center: new windows were installed, work has started on new fencing around rinks, washrooms are being updated, and soon the exterior of our center will be patched and painted!   MP Terry Duguid, MLA Obby… Read more »

Nowruz Celebration in Winnipeg

by | May 17, 2022

Nowruz – the Persian New Year – marks the beginning of spring and means “new day” in Farsi. Nowruz is celebrated by not only Iranians, but also by many other diverse communities in Central and Western Asia including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, India, and Azerbaijan. It is also a holy day for some faith… Read more »

Light Pillars

by | February 14, 2022

If you are like me, chances are that on a cold winter night you’d rather cozy up on a sofa than leap in the dark and stroll down a frozen street. If this is the case, you might miss an incredible light show – I’m talking about light pillars. While light pillars look something out… Read more »