
Janice Lukes
Waverley West City ward report
Janice Lukes is the city councillor for Waverley West.
Recent articles by Janice Lukes
Waverley West residents honoured
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023Crime and safety forum to be held March 9
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023Upgrades coming to local parks
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022PAL does a lot for people in Waverley West
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 18, 2022South Winnipeg supports Harvest Manitoba
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022Exciting times at South Winnipeg CC
2 minute read Preview Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021Building the foundation of Bison Run
2 minute read Preview Friday, Nov. 26, 2021Waverley West is growing fast
3 minute read Preview Friday, Oct. 1, 2021Rec campus gets federal, provincial boost
3 minute read Preview Friday, Aug. 27, 2021Thanks to those helping clean up our ward
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jun. 7, 2021Investing in Waverley West
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020Celebrating Kwanzaa in Waverley West
4 minute read Preview Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019Attend upcoming info sessions
3 minute read Preview Monday, Sep. 23, 2019Volunteers make our community better
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2019Over the past few months I’ve organized and been part of some very amazing events where we’ve had incredible support from volunteers; International Women’s Day, City Hall Open House, Businesses of Bridgwater Block Party, neighbourhood spring clean-ups and Canada Day Celebrations at Kirkbridge Park.
These events and activities contribute to making our community a better place to live, work and play, and are such a success because of the strong volunteer support from community members.
There are so many benefits to volunteering: gaining new skills; meeting your neighbours; learning more about your neighbourhood; building your resume experience; making new friends; and finding out more about yourself in the process! If you are interested in putting your name on our list of community volunteers for future projects, please contact me at jlukes@winnipeg.ca
I’d like to extend a huge thank-you to the many volunteers who donate their time towards making our community a better place to live, work and play. Your contribution of time is very much appreciated!
Come visit City Hall
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 15, 2019Building a culture of safety in Winnipeg
3 minute read Preview Friday, Jan. 18, 2019A lot on the go in south Winnipeg
5 minute read Preview Monday, Dec. 31, 2018Transit transformation in southwest Winnipeg
3 minute read Preview Monday, Aug. 20, 2018Up for a game of cricket?
2 minute read Preview Monday, Jul. 23, 2018Are you up for a game of cricket?
2 minute read Preview Monday, Jul. 23, 2018South Winnipeg is growing
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 22, 2018South Winnipeg is growing
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 22, 2018Celebrating a new Mission Centre
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 23, 2018Celebrating a new Mission Centre
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 23, 2018Together, we can
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018Together, we can
2 minute read Preview Friday, Feb. 16, 2018Time to get a new rec centre built
3 minute read Preview Monday, Nov. 27, 2017Time to get recreation centre built in southwest
3 minute read Preview Monday, Nov. 27, 2017This column will attempt to summarize 12 years of work focused on developing a new South Winnipeg Recreation Complex. Additional details can be found at www.JaniceLukes.ca
The City of Winnipeg’s Recreation Policy states 1.88 square-feet of heated recreation space is required per person. In 2005, before a shovel went in the ground for the development of Waverley West, South Winnipeg had the largest recreation deficit in all of Winnipeg at 1.71 sq.-ft./pp.
The 2016 Stats Canada Census population count is resulting in a total of .67 sq.-ft./pp. and by 2020, it will be .53 sq.ft./pp. of recreation space for residents in South West Winnipeg; well below the City Policy of 1.88 sq.-ft./pp.
How can this be? The 2004 City of Winnipeg ‘Public Use Facilities Study’ (PUFS) report recommends when new developments reach 15,000 people, a community centre should be built. The 2005 General Council of Community Centres “Plan 2025” recommends regional recreation centres be developed in large emerging communities.
Local students getting things done
3 minute read Preview Friday, Oct. 6, 2017Honoured to hold position as councillor
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 23, 2017Honoured to hold position as councillor
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 23, 2017Boys and Girls Clubs celebrating 40 years
3 minute read Preview Monday, Feb. 27, 2017Setting out priorities for 2017
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 16, 2017Planning for a busy holiday season
3 minute read Preview Monday, Nov. 28, 2016An open letter to area landlords near U of M
3 minute read Preview Monday, Aug. 29, 2016St. Norbert Farmers’ Market the place to be this summer
2 minute read Preview Friday, Jul. 22, 2016Lots on the horizon in the south
3 minute read Preview Monday, May. 16, 2016Looking for volunteers to collect data
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 4, 2016Looking for volunteers to collect data for initiative
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 4, 2016Consulting the public on organics program
3 minute read Preview Monday, Feb. 29, 2016Having fun on the frozen La Salle River
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 18, 2016Fun on the frozen La Salle
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jan. 18, 2016Clear a path for a neighbour this winter
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015Your one-stop snow website
Winnipeggers are passionate about their snow and snow removal. I have built a website page that hopefully explains the snow removal process in a simple clear format. See “Snow” at www.JaniceLukes.ca
Consider being a ‘Snow Angel’ in our community
A Snow Angel is an able-bodied volunteer who wants to be a kind and caring neighbour by clearing snow for those who need assistance. A Snow Angel generously donates their time and effort to shovelling snow for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Clear a path for a neighbour this winter
3 minute read Preview Monday, Dec. 7, 2015Big plans for recreation campus
3 minute read Preview Monday, Oct. 26, 2015Big plans for recreation campus in south Winnipeg
3 minute read Preview Monday, Oct. 26, 2015Great conversations, from car sharing to UFOs
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2015Good memories of Folklorama
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015St. Norbert getting ready for Canada Day
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2015St. Norbert getting ready for Canada Day celebration
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2015Have a chat with tree experts May 25
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 12, 2015Have a chat with tree experts May 25
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 12, 2015Let’s talk transportation
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015Improving transportation
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015Changes coming to King’s Park
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015Just over three months on the job and I am finding it to be a very challenging and rewarding experience. The St. Norbert ward is home to 53,444 residents living in 14 unique communities. Communicating to and responding to constituents concerns in a timely and effective manor is proving to be a key task for my office. The ward budget allows me to hire one staff person to assist with this task so, bear with us please as we work to develop an effective communication process. I campaigned to improve communication with City Hall, the councillor and constituents so it’s driving me a bit crazy that it is not happening as fast as I’d like — but it will improve!
King’s Park upgrades:Exciting news! Starting this week, 850 metres of the south riverbank will undergo a stabilization process. The majority of riverbank stabilization work can only be completed in winter, under low water levels. The $1.5-million investment will reduce erosion to our 37-hectare park and will also include revegetation of disturbed areas, installation of locked logs to create fish habitat, and pathway reconstruction along the south riverbank. I’m also pleased to announce I’ve secured funding to hold a series of community consultations to help create a visionary master plan for King’s Park. Development of a master plan is the first step in securing additional funding for upgrades, adding new features to the park. We will launch the public consultations early spring, watch for details in this column and on my website www.JaniceLukes.ca
South Winnipeg transportation conversation:During my campaign, I had many questions on transportation-related issues: will Bison Road be extended into Waverley West? Why isn’t there a cloverleaf at Kenaston and the Perimeter? Why aren’t there more pedestrian crosswalks on Pembina? How can congestion be reduced on St. Mary’s Road? Where are the railings on the new Kenaston overpass? And more! It quickly became clear to me the City needs to do a better job in communicating short, medium and long-term transportation plans for South Winnipeg. So I am organizing an open house with City of Winnipeg Public Works traffic and road engineers to answer all your questions. Active transportation plans will also be presented. We are in the planning stages right now and are aiming to hold the South Winnipeg Transportation Conversation mid-spring, so again, watch this column and my website for details.
Changes coming to King’s Park
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015King's Park upgrades and south Winnipeg transportation conversation on track
Time to have a conversation
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015For 2015, I will be holding a series of ‘Community Conversations’ on relevant topics that directly impact our lives, community and future in south Winnipeg and the St. Norbert Ward.
Through these conversations, we will discuss our priorities, what we care about, and uncover new ideas for building a stronger, healthier community.
The Community Conversations will be an opportunity for residents to meet knowledge-specific experts, to ask questions, to learn, to provide suggestions and ideas. The first conversation topic will be on rental housing in and around the University of Manitoba:
• Sat., January 31— Community Conversation on Rental Housing- 9 a.m. registration- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.- Pinnacle Club, Investors Group Stadium- Ample Free Parking in front of Pinnacle Club.
Time to have a conversation
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015For 2015, I will be holding a series of ‘Community Conversations’ on relevant topics that directly impact our lives, community and future in south Winnipeg and the St. Norbert Ward.
Get out, get active and enjoy the great outdoors
5 minute read Preview Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014
Writing this column, I can still see the grass on our lawn, it’s a balmy 2C outside and the long range forecast predicts good weather to come. Recall this time last year — we were in the early days of what was to become Winnipeg’s coldest winter in 118 years. As we gather to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, I encourage you to take some time to experience the great outdoors in our parks, on our walking trails and skating rinks. In the St. Norbert Ward and South St. Vital, check out:• The 2.6-kilometre South St. Vital trail, stretching from St Mary’s to St Anne’s Road. This trail meanders through the community past schools and parks. It’s a heavily used route by pedestrians and winter cyclists and is a winter wonderland in the heart of the community.• Dakota Community Centre offers skating times over the holidays, indoors or outside.• Explore Henteleff Park with your binoculars as the trees are filled with birds in this peaceful setting.Waverley Heights/Bridgwater area:• The Waverley Heights Community Centre has multiple outdoor skating rinks that can be used into the evenings.• There are great tobogganing hills alongside the Bishop Grandin Trail and at Lake Albrin Park.• And I am working with Public Works to get some of those pathways cleared in the Bridgwater area this winter!Fort Richmond:• The Fort Richmond Community Centre constructs a great ‘beginners’ skating rink on the fields.• King’s Park has a wonderful sledding hill and walking trails that are cleared throughout the winter season.Richmond West:• Kirkbridge Park is a great place to walk and tow the children on toboggans. Watch for some exciting news in the New Year on future park upgrades!St. Norbert:• St. Norbert Community Centre has a large outdoor skating rink, and also a well-used walking trail on the protective dike. The trail starts behind the community centre and weaves alongside the Red River and through a riverbottom forest.• The La Salle River is one of my family’s favourite places to walk or cross-country ski on. Nothing compares to walking on a frozen river on bright winter day!The St. Norbert ward is rich with many outdoor activities to take in over the holiday season. From my family to yours, we wish you a safe, peaceful and joyous holiday time with family and friends.
Writing this column, I can still see the grass on our lawn, it’s a balmy 2C outside and the long range forecast predicts good weather to come.
Recall this time last year — we were in the early days of what was to become Winnipeg’s coldest winter in 118 years.