All Sections All Sections The Free Press Subscribe
Articles Read Your Balance +tax

May 16, 2022

Winnipeg
1° C, A few clouds

Full Forecast

Contact Us Subscribe Manage Subscription Chat with us
Log in Create Free Account Help Chat with us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertising Contact
    • Submit a News Tip
    • Subscribe to Newsletters

    • Finding your
      information

    • My Account
    • Manage my Subscription
    • Change Password

    • Grid View
    • List View
    • Compact View
    • Text Size
    • Translate

    • Log Out
    • Log in
    • Create Free Account
    • Help

    • Grid View
    • List View
    • Compact View
    • Text Size
    • Translate
  • Coronavirus Coverage
  • Replica E-Edition
    • About the E-Edition
    • Winnipeg Free Press
    • Community Review East
    • Community Review West
  • Above the Fold
  • Front page
  • Arts & Life
    • All Arts & Life
    • The Arts
    • Autos
    • Books
    • Book Club
    • Cannabis
    • Celebrities
    • Diversions
    • Puzzles
    • Environment
    • Events
    • Faith
    • Food & Drink
    • Your Health
    • Life & Style
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Science & Technology
    • TV
    • Travel
  • Business
    • All Business
    • Agriculture
    • Personal Finance
    • Manitoba's Top Employers
  • Canada
  • Local
  • Opinion
    • All Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Editorial Cartoons
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Send a Letter to the Editor
  • Sports
    • All Sports
    • Amateur
    • Auto Racing
    • Blue Bombers
    • Curling
    • Football
    • Goldeyes
    • Golf
    • High School
    • Hockey
    • Horse Racing
    • Winnipeg Jets
    • Manitoba Moose
    • WHL
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • Olympics
    • Soccer
  • World
  • The Star
  • Reader BridgeNEW
  • WFP EventsNEW
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Advertising
    • Contact Us
    • Carrier Positions & Retailer Requests
    • FP Newspapers Inc.
    • History
    • Internships
    • Job Opportunities
    • News Café
    • Privacy Policy
    • Retail Locations
    • Staff Biographies
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Archives
  • Free Press Community Review
    • All Free Press Community Review News
    • East Edition
    • West Edition
    • Sports
    • Events
    • Contact Us
    • E-Editions
  • Classifieds
  • Contests
  • Coupons
    • All Coupons
    • Staples Copy & Print Coupons
    • Ripley's Aquariums Coupons
    • The Bay Coupons
    • Staples Canada Coupons
    • Altitude Sports Coupons
    • Nike Coupons
    • Tuango Coupons
    • Ebay Canada Coupons
    • Sport Chek Coupons
    • Roots Coupons
  • LifestylesNEW
    • All Lifestyles
    • Business Hub
    • Community
    • Drink & Dine
    • Life
    • Wellness
    • Whiskers & Wings
    • Sponsored Articles
  • Homes
    • Property Listings
    • Featured News
    • Renovation and design
    • New homes
    • Resale homes
  • Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Puzzles
  • Photo and Book store
  • More

©2022 FP Newspaper Inc.

Close
  • Quick Links

    • Coronavirus Coverage
    • Federal Election
    • Above the Fold
    • Home
    • Local
    • Canada
    • World
    • Classifieds
    • Special Coverage
    • Newsletters
    • Obituaries
    • Photo and Book store
    • Archives
    • Contests
    • Publications
    • Sponsored Content
    • Privacy Policy

    Ways to support us

    • Pay it Forward program
    • Subscribe
    • Day Pass
    • Support Faith coverage
    • Support Arts coverage
  • Replica E-Edition

    • About the E-Edition
    • Winnipeg Free Press
    • Community Review East
    • Community Review West

    Business

    • All Business
    • Agriculture
    • Personal Finance
  • Arts & Life

    • All Arts & Life
    • The Arts
    • Autos
    • Books
    • Cannabis
    • Celebrities
    • Diversions
    • Puzzles
    • Environment
    • Events
    • Faith
    • Food & Drink
    • Your Health
    • Life & Style
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Science & Technology
    • TV
    • Travel
  • Sports

    • All Sports
    • Amateur
    • Auto Racing
    • Blue Bombers
    • Curling
    • Football
    • Goldeyes
    • Golf
    • High School
    • Hockey
    • Horse Racing
    • Winnipeg Jets
    • Manitoba Moose
    • WHL
    • MLB
    • NBA
    • Olympics
    • Soccer
  • Opinion

    • All Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Editorial Cartoons
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Send a Letter to the Editor

    Media

    • All Media
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos

    Homes

    • Property Listings
    • Featured News
    • Renovation and design
    • New homes
    • Resale homes
  • Canstar Community News

    • All Free Press Community Review News
    • East Edition
    • West Edition
    • Sports
    • Events
    • Contact Us
    • E-Editions
  • Coupons

    • All Coupons
    • Staples Copy & Print Coupons
    • Ripley's Aquariums Coupons
    • The Bay Coupons
    • Staples Canada Coupons
    • Altitude Sports Coupons
    • Nike Coupons
    • Tuango Coupons
    • Ebay Canada Coupons
    • Sport Chek Coupons
    • Roots Coupons
  • About Us

    • About Us
    • Advertising
    • Contact Us
    • Carrier Positions & Retailer Requests
    • FP Newspapers Inc.
    • History
    • Internships
    • Job Opportunities
    • News Café
    • Privacy Policy
    • Retail Locations
    • Staff Biographies
    • Terms and Conditions
Free Press Community News
  • Sports
  • Correspondents
  • Columns
  • Contact Us
  • Staff and Contributors
  • E-Editions
  • Events
  • Weekly Video Updates

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

School principal key in park redevelopment

Rose Hill Park renamed Roger Le Grand Park

Ligia Braidotti By: Ligia Braidotti
Posted: 11:05 AM CST Monday, Nov. 27, 2017

  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Print
  • Email
  • Save to Read Later
Meadows West School principal Roger LeGrand (second left) and Coun. Mike Pagtakhan (second right) with students and community members at the unveilling of Roger Le Grand Park name sign.

SUPPLIED PHOTO

Meadows West School principal Roger LeGrand (second left) and Coun. Mike Pagtakhan (second right) with students and community members at the unveilling of Roger Le Grand Park name sign.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 27/11/2017 (1630 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

 

The Meadows West community, the Winnipeg School Division and the City of Winnipeg honoured a community educator and children’s advocate by giving his name to a local park.
The Meadows West community, the Winnipeg School Division and the City of Winnipeg honoured a community educator and children’s advocate by giving his name to a local park.

 

On Nov. 20, Rose Hill Park located right beside Meadows West School, on the east side of Garton Avenue between Inkster Garden Drive and Rose Hill Way, was renamed Roger Le Grand Park, honouring MWS principal Roger Le Grand.

Meadows West School principal Roger Le Grand with students and members of the Indo-Canadian community and Coun. Mike Pagtakhan.

SUPPLIED PHOTO

Meadows West School principal Roger Le Grand with students and members of the Indo-Canadian community and Coun. Mike Pagtakhan.

Years ago, Rose Hill Park was in bad shape. The playground structure was unsafe for kids, the park had poor water drainage, and there was a need for more seating. Le Grand was a fierce advocate to fix the park and worked closely with Point Douglas ward Councillor Mike Pagtakhan to get the redevelopment going.

"As an educator, community member and a lifelong North Winnipeg resident, Le Grand has dedicated himself to advocating for children and the importance of learning for all," Pagtakhan said.

Le Grand, who’s been MWS principal for 11 years, was worried that the community didn’t have any recreational feature accessible to its residents.

In October 2016 a new playground structure with timber edging and safety surfacing was installed in the park at the cost of approximately $140,000. During the first phase of the 2017 renewal project, an accessible six-foot-wide asphalt multi-use fitness trail was constructed around the periphery of the park, making connections to the existing east and west park entrances. 

Winnipeg Gardener

What you need to know now about gardening in Winnipeg. A monthly email with advice, ideas and tips to keep your outdoor and indoor plants growing.

Sign up for Winnipeg Gardener
Sign Up
Coun. Mike Pagtakhan presents the motion unanimously carried at council on Nov. 15, 2016 to Meadows West School principal Roger Le Grand.

SUPPLIED PHOTO

Coun. Mike Pagtakhan presents the motion unanimously carried at council on Nov. 15, 2016 to Meadows West School principal Roger Le Grand.

The fitness trail also includes several outdoor workout stations. Site drainage has been improved near the playground with the installation of a catch basin and new soil and sod regrading. Also, 17 trees were added to the park.

A second phase of the 2017 renewal project included the installation of a shade shelter and U-shaped seating area near the playground structure. At the third stage, a partnership with the Meadows West School, they secured funding for the installation of additional 16 trees. 

"I am truly honoured and humbled by this act of kindness," he said, emotional. "I was totally surprised and feel very unworthy of such an honour. However, when you’re made to reflect on the many things you have accomplished as a teacher and administrator you begin to recognize the impact your work does have on others."

Le Grand always had a passion for teaching young people, and his passion for learning is something he wanted to share with people. He has been a strong voice and supporter for the Meadows West School and for the parents and the local community in making the Meadows West area a better and safer community, Pagtakhan added.

Roger Le Grand Park plays a significant role in bringing the community together, from the Indo-Canadian community who advocated for benches to the 600 students that spend their break hours playing at the new play structures.

"The park may have my name, but it is certainly not my park, it is your park, and I know you will take care of it, you’ll share it with your family and your friends and it will be here maybe even for your children," Le Grand told the kids at the dedication ceremony. 

Ligia Braidotti

Ligia Braidotti
Community journalist — The Times

Ligia Braidotti was the community journalist for The Times until 2019.

   Read full biography

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

  • Report Error
  • Submit a Tip
  • Refund

The Winnipeg Free Press invites you to share your opinion on this story in a letter to the editor. A selection of letters to the editor are published daily.

To submit a letter:
• fill out the form on this page, or
• email letters@freepress.mb.ca, or
• mail Letters to the Editor, 1355 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B6.

Letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and a daytime phone number. Letters are edited for length and clarity.

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

Top