“The City of Winnipeg wants to hear from residents about what they think of waste collection in the city, including whether they would accept biweekly garbage pick-up if the city launches a curbside compost program.The online survey, which is open until Nov. 30, asks how switching from the current weekly pick-up schedule would impact residents.” https://engage.winnipeg.ca/comprehensive-integrated-waste-management-strategy-review?sm=fSewIDhPZ_2FQrkipkNGUCguNvgaPLK5PItLp4MvQsg9M_3D
Author: Island Lakes Residents Group
WINTER CARNIVAL SURVEY!
Your ILRG Board is considering hosting a WINTER CARNIVAL. Please complete the survey BELOW to help us plan the event. The event would be held at De La Seigneurie Park. We are hoping the pop up rink will be ready! Hot chocolate, donuts, bonfires, music are a few of the things we are considering.
AGM – NOV 14th!
Please join us November 14th, 7:00 PM at the Island Lakes Community School LIBRARY for our Annual General Meeting. Come meet your board, elect new members, volunteer for a position, learn what the Residents’ Group has accomplished over the last year and what is planned for the future! DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT…
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!
This year the ILRG Board is trying something a little different! Instead of our annual coloring contest we are hosting a Halloween COSTUME contest. We would love to feature all your entries and therefore, request a prize release when submitting your photos. Brainstorm your ideas, create your costumes, get ready for the BIG NIGHT. Don’t…
INVASIVE PLANTS SPOTTED!
These invasive plants have been spotted in Island Lakes. 1. Campanula Rapunculoides (Creeping Bellflower) 2. Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum) More Information on Invasive Plants CBC News Posted this article August 6, 2022. It’s definitely worth reading as this is a growing concern. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/invasive-species-flood-manitoba-1.6543894 Please help prevent these from taking over our neighborhood! We have identified two…
WELCOME BROWN BEAR BOUTIQUE!
Welcome to Lisa Brown and Brown Bear Boutique! Lisa is located in Island Lakes and does alterations as well as handmade bespoke apparel. Check her out on Facebook, Instagram or contact her directly at 587-983-6996. We are thrilled to have Lisa as one of Business Sponsors. Please support her and all our businesses!
TENNIS COURT FUNDING
MLA Andrew Smith was on site August 3rd, 2023 to make another amazing announcement! The Island Lakes Residents’ Group is receiving a $25,000 grant to resurface the Tennis Courts at Lindsey Wilson Park. This grant will allow us to resolve existing surface issues and to provide a competition style surface. Resurfacing will likely occur in…
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back to TOP GUN CHIMNEY SERVICE! Topgun offers Chimney services, Junk removal, and Animal removal. Thank you for supporting the ILRG business sponsors. Check them out at: Top Gun Chimney ServicePhone: 204-999-1466Fax: 204-253-3192Email: info@topgunchimney.com or 204-999-1466
NEWSLETTER
We are trying a new way to distribute our Community Update. If you have registered to receive the Island Lakes Residents’ Group Community Update you will receive an email with the link to our “Newsletter” Page and the password. If you do not receive the email (possible if you are an MTS email subscriber), send…
INSTAGRAM!
Your Island Lakes Residents’ Group is now on Instagram. Scan the QR Code to Follow and you won’t miss any announcements.
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