There is a certain feeling when you walk through your own front door. You don’t feel like a guest — you feel responsible for the place. If you notice a crooked picture frame, you straighten it. If there is some garbage on the floor, you don’t wait for somebody else to deal with it —… Read more »
If you’ve never seen mountains, Banff National Park is where you have to start. It’s surprisingly accessible from Winnipeg, with a short flight to Calgary, and just over an hour’s drive from there. You start feeling the grandeur before you even cross the park’s boundaries. As you approach, the growing snowy peaks start painting an… Read more »
Since my family, friends, and acquaintances know I’m into wine, a question I often get asked is, “What’s your favourite wine?” Sometimes I respond playfully by asking: red or white? What time of year are we talking about? Am I drinking wine on its own, or is it accompanied by food – and what kind… Read more »
There are some projects that feel practical – and then there are those that feel meaningful the moment you walk into the room. Saturday’s opening of the Whyte Ridge Free Community Library was firmly the latter. And it could not have happened without the vision of one resident and the generosity of a local business… Read more »
As the days grow longer and we catch the first glimpses of spring, many of us are already planning summer vacations and family activities. Here at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre, we are entering our busiest season of the year. While we wrap up our winter programming, our dedicated staff and volunteers are already hard… Read more »
What do Fibonacci and horticulture have in common? It sounds like the start of a bad trivia question. Or a good dinner conversation, depending on the crowd. Either way, the answer reveals itself the moment you see The Leaf rising out of Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg. The building doesn’t shout. It unfurls. Like a petal.… Read more »
Cooking with wine is a wonderful way to add acidity, as well as depth and complexity of flavour, to your dishes. You can add wine to many everyday recipes to take them to the next level—it’s not reserved only for dishes where wine is an integral component. There’s a general rule when it comes to… Read more »
December 2025 – The Ridge The Ridge Newsletter for December should now be delivered to all residents in Whyte Ridge and Linden Ridge! It’s a busy time of year and if you haven’t been able to make it to your mailbox yet (or maybe you haven’t been able to find your mailbox in the snow… Read more »
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 »
As we move toward the close of the year, I wanted to share a brief update on the significant efforts and key initiatives that have defined the work of the Board and our staff over the past three months. Protecting Our Programs and Community Health A primary focus has been our strong advocacy to protect… Read more »
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 »
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 »