Bourkevale CC celebrates 75 years

Despite its small size, Bourkevale Community Centre, located at 100 Ferry Rd. in St. James, is a vibrant community hub — partly thanks to its walkable setting, proximity to multiple outdoor Winnipeg landmarks, such as Assiniboine Park, and its historic neighbourhood.

As it turns a new leaf, celebrating 75 years in operation, centre president Daevid Ramey is trying to bring the neighbourhood together and reconnect old friends — some of whom go as far back as the centre’s inception, for a celebratory year that will bridge generations and pay tribute to times gone by.

“We know that there are some board members from the original board that are still alive out there,” Ramey said. “Not many, but there’s a couple. And we have a whole room filled with (the names of) people who were part of teams and dance groups, and we would love to be in touch with those folks.”

“The success of the community centre is because of the hard work of all those folks that have preceded us,” he continued. “And so we, the board, the community, would love to be able to meet them, say hello, and just hear their stories.”

Election 2023: Results and reaction

Full coverage of the results of the 2023 Manitoba provincial election can be found on the site of our sister publication, the Winnipeg Free Press:

winnipegfreepress.com/special/provincial-election

Movin’ On fulfills dreams at Dakota House

Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Community news briefs for Feb. 1, 2023

Get ready for the great outdoors

It may be the depths of February, but many Manitobans — especially those who don’t snowmobile or go ice-fishing — are already thinking about enjoying the great outdoors this spring, summer and fall. To help them plan and prepare, the Manitoba Outdoors show is set to run on Feb. 3, 4 and 5 at Red River Exhibition Place.

The trade show will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing a variety of products and services, as well as stage presentations from experts in a variety of fields. From fishing to hiking, archery to scuba diving, camping to cycling, hunting to kayaking and more, the show has something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Admission is just $8 if you buy tickets in advance, or $12 at the door. Kids under 18 are admitted free. For full details and ticket info, visit johnpeterevents.com

Celebrating landscape architecture

Heber Garcia is a resident of River East, an avid soccer player, and was once partly responsible for creating a bar made of ice. Why is this important? Because it’s Manitoba Landscape Architecture Month, and landscape architecture, among many things, is about people and the communities that connect them.

FPCR Weekly Video Update for Sept. 7, 2022

Free Press Community Review editor John Kendle chats with Simon Fuller, reporter for the East edition, about Centre Flavie's new home on Archibald Street in St. Boniface, as well as an upcoming mental health and wellness expo presented by Sara Riel, Inc.

https://youtu.be/ps49WDyH4FU

See you at the Veggie Van

Fireweed Food Co-op’s Veggie Van has been offering local fruits and veggies at subsidized prices this summer since July.

Super gardener

Mary Perera loves gardening and she is very good at it. Mary is recognized as a super gardener by her neighbours and friends.

Dancers walk above the rest

Photo by Simon Fuller

FPCR weekly video update for July 27, 2022

Simon Fuller of the Free Press Community Review’s East edition tells editor John Kendle how a shortage of lifeguards has affected Happyland Pool in St. Boniface, and about an e-waste recycling drop-off to be held July 28 at Glenwood Community Centre in St. Vital.

Kilcona Park’s Harbour View in need of major revamp

NORTH KILDONAN

TRANSCONA

Kilcona Park is one of Winnipeg’s four regional parks and Harbour View was its crown jewel.

But lately some residents have found Harbour View more of an eyesore than a point of pride.

Holiday spirit alive and well in July

ELMWOOD

A lot of folks in the Elmwood area are going to find themselves on Santa’s ‘nice’ list this holiday season.

Area residents and those who commute along Nairn Avenue have likely noticed a friendly Santa — known as ‘Santa on Nairn’ greeting passersby with a smile and seasonal attire. On July 3, vandals knocked St. Nick off his stand at 641 Nairn Ave. and smashed him to pieces.

“He was dressed in Canada Day garb and Canada flags and all that,” said Richard Holm, who curates Santa on Nairn’s attire with his wife, Nicole. “He was irreparable.”