New park, playspace, and grocery shuttle initiative

Kirkfield Park

As summer comes to an end and we prepare for the cool months ahead, I’d like to reflect on what the past few months have brought, as well as the busy and exciting times ahead of us.

A few weeks ago, I joined Coun. Evan Duncan (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood) in celebrating the opening of the brand new, fully accessible playground at John Steel Park in Westwood. This project was possible thanks to the collaboration between the municipal, provincial, and federal governments. I’d like to commend the good folks of Westwood for advocating and pushing their elected officials for continued investment in their local green spaces, creating a more beautiful neighbourhood for all to enjoy. Congratulations to all who helped bring this project to life!

In September, I was pleased to join the YMCA-YWCA daycare in Kirkfield Park for the grand opening of their new thoughtfully designed outdoor playspace!

I’d like to give a mention to Hood & Dagger Productions, a community theatre company that rehearses right here in Kirkfield Park. Founded in January of 2024, Hood & Dagger believes in building community through theatre, and achieve this by delivering engaging and thrilling theatre productions while supporting charitable causes. For example, their last show raised over $3,400 for their partner charity, Manitoba Harvest! They kick off their 2025-26 season on Oct. 23 at the Université de Saint-Boniface Martial Caron Theatre with The Haunting of Hill House, based on the novel by Shirley Jackson. Don’t miss out!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Back to School BBQ at Grant’s Old Mill on Sept. 18! It is always a pleasure to share a meal, connect with our wonderful community, and listen to your feedback.

I’m also happy to share that the St. James Assiniboia 55-plus Centre is seeking community members to sit on its grocery shuttle committee, with the goal of starting up a grocery shuttle in West Winnipeg. If you are interested in this initiative, please contact Naomi Lundgren, seniors resource co-ordinator at St. James Assiniboia 55-plus Centre by phone at 204-560-5184, or by email at resource@stjamescentre.com

If you missed us, please feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts, concerns, or questions about provincial services either by phone at 204-831-6689, or by email at Logan.Oxenham@yourmanitoba.ca