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November Newsletter
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Dear Residents of Fort Richmond / University Heights Neighbourhood Association,
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I hope you are all keeping as well as can be expected during these difficult times. The last eight months have been difficult for everyone. It has meant that the Neighbourhood Association has been pretty much inactive. You will see in this newsletter that Councillor Chambers has organized a virtual information session on safety to address some of the growing concerns about crime in the south end of Winnipeg. This event happens on Monday, November 30.
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Plans are to host an in-person AGM in May. We are ever hopeful that things will be back to normal by then.
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We can be thankful for the great weather that we experienced this fall and hope that the gentle temperatures will continue through to Spring.
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Please stay safe. Reach out to the various organizations set up to help or your city councillor if you need any assistance.
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Jacquie Field
Chair – FRUHNA
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Crime Prevention and Community Well-being Forum
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Over the last few months, residents have been posting on social media many instances of property theft and vandalism. As Councillor for St. Norbert-Seine River ward, I have arranged a virtual Crime Prevention and Community Well-being forum via ZOOM on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Members of the Winnipeg Police Service will participate in this forum to provide tips on crime prevention and answer questions for the community.
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This is a virtual event, attendance will be limited, please register by sending an e-mail to David Fanhbulleh at dfanhbulleh@winnipeg.ca to receive a link to participate.
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Brady 4 R Depot News
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Wow, they sure have been busy at our local landfill. With the COVID-19 lockdowns, everyone has been cleaning their homes and garages. Brady 4 R Depot has had a 30% increase in business in all areas of the depot, landfill, composting, and recycling. COVID-19 restrictions mean that only one car is allowed at each station at a time. It's a busy place, but the queues move quickly.
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There is a new entrance for the Brady 4 R Depot. You now enter by turning on to a service road that is accessible from the Waverley intersection. This change eliminates the danger of turning left across the Perimeter Highway.
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By June 2021, the regreening of the North Cell of the landfill will be completed, which is good news for residents living near the south perimeter.
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The organic waste project is now in its eighth week in Linden Woods/ Linden Ridge, Daniel MacIntyre, Inkster Gardens, Mission Gardens, and St. George. More information is available here: winnipeg.ca/foodwastecollection. All waste is locally processed and composted onsite at Brady.
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Trees as Infrastructure
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Many of the communities in Winnipeg have tree committees, who are responsible for monitoring tree health, removal, replacement, and advocate with the city for healthy boulevards in their communities. Since we do not have such a committee, I have been attending their meetings on your behalf. Right now, the group is working on efforts to have trees declared as essential infrastructure.
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In the fight against climate change, trees are critical resources. They save energy and collect and store carbon. Winnipeg is in danger of losing up to 60% of the canopy that makes the city so unique. With the onset of Dutch Elm Disease and the Ash beetle, without proper culling, pruning, and replacement, this could result in a $145 million infrastructure deficiency. This group is working to encourage city councillors, MPs, and MLAs to recognize and declare trees as essential infrastructure. The hope is that this will then allow municipalities to access various infrastructure funding through the Building Canada Fund or the Green Infrastructure Fund and would move us toward the goal of revitalizing and protecting our urban forest. If anyone is interested in helping this cause, please email info@neighbourhoodassociation.ca.
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