As the holiday season approaches, many of us celebrate with a glass of sparkling wine shared among friends and family. A common question arises: What’s the difference between sparkling wine and champagne? Simply put, champagne is sparkling wine made specifically in the Champagne region of France. Since 1887, only wines from this region can legally… Read more »
What is Futsal? Think mini soccer played in a gym! Futsal is a soccer-based sport played on a hardcourt like a basketball court, smaller than a soccer pitch, and mainly indoors. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlike some other forms of indoor soccer, it… Read more »
The Winter Community Youth Volleyball Program runs for 12 weeks, starting in January through mid-April. Sessions will be once a week for 10U and 12U, and twice a week for 14U and 16U, with premade plans created by Volleyball Manitoba. This program is designed for new and returning Community Youth participants and each session will… Read more »
Our Winter Badminton program is open for registration! Youth Program January start (6:15 PM) 10 – 16 players per session, ages 10 – 14 Skill requirements: minimum badminton proficiency Dates: Tuesdays starting January 14th (10 Sessions) Location: Whyte Ridge Elementary (400 Scurfield Blvd.) Time: 6:15 – 7:30 pm Cost: $125 January start (7:30 PM) 10… Read more »
Dear Community Members, I’m excited to announce that the West Rink is now officially complete and ready for use! This marks a significant milestone for our community centre, and I’d like to thank our board members, staff, and volunteers for their hard work in bringing this project to life. Their dedication and teamwork have truly… Read more »
In this gentle yoga class, we will focus on releasing tension in the body as well as increasing mobility and strength. Props may be used to help achieve proper alignment in the poses. This class is great for all levels. Thursdays, 6 pm – 7 pm January 16 – March 6, 2024 (8 weeks) Cost:… Read more »
This fall marked our very first soccer camp in the community, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. Our goal was to introduce young players to the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. With a strong soccer program in Whyte Ridge, we aimed to inspire and engage parents and… Read more »
Looking for a fun and engaging soccer program for your child? Whyte Ridge Soccer has undergone exciting changes to provide young players with the best possible experience! We’re committed to fostering a love of the game while developing their skills in a supportive environment. What’s New? We’ve revamped our program with a dedicated team of… Read more »
Weekly on Wednesdays For Adults who want to practice their English speaking and listening skills Looking for volunteers to help participants practice their English speaking. There will be materials and subjects each week to help start the conversations.
In my last article, I discussed the rise of Canadian wine. In October, my wife and I were fortunate enough to take a vacation to the Niagara region, where we visited many wineries in the Niagara Peninsula appellation. We spent the first three days in Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL), which has to rank among the prettiest towns… Read more »