BIRD FRIENDLY WINDOW DESIGN ENDING?

THIS JUST IN FROM OUTDOOR URBAN RECREATION SPACES: Your urgent action is needed—deadline: noon, Wednesday, December 17.Just one year after adopting the Bird‑Friendly Window Design Standard from the Canadian Standards Association, City Council is now considering removing it at a Public Hearing on December 18—under pressure from the development industry. Why this matters: Industry groups argue the guidelines…

2025 AGM UPDATE

The ILRG annual general meeting was held November 19, 2025 at the Southdale Community Centre. Unfortunately, the Island Lakes School is no longer available for the board to use. Only 16 people plus board members and special guests attended. As standard, the Board members presented individual reports (Treasurer’s and Committee Reports). If anyone has specific…

LETTERS TO SANTA RETURNS!

***Remember to include your child’s age and address with the letter*** ISLAND LAKES RESIDENTS ONLY UNFORTUNATELY, NO APARTMENTS Place letter in SANTA’s BOX in Little Free Library

2025 HOLIDAY CONTEST!

With the beautiful fall we have had it may be hard to believe that we are 39 days away from December 25th! Your ILRG board likes to host Winter Holiday Themed contests as we have a diverse community with so many wonderful families and traditions. This year we would like everyone to share either of…

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Trans-Tech Industries: From a One-Door Shop to a National Drivetrain LeaderTrans-Tech Industries’ story begins with a teenager, a first car, and a blowntransmission. At just 16, John Braconnier cranked his music so loud he didn’t realize hewas driving in first gear—until the transmission gave out. With the help of his uncle, herebuilt that transmission from…

MILESTONE!

Big milestone for A Cut Above The Rest! Our first official company truck is on the road,fully branded and ready for another amazing season of lawncare, landscaping, andproperty maintenance next season. Keep an eye out for us around Winnipeg and don’t forget, you can scan the QR code tobook your next service!: https://www.acutabovetherest.ca/contact: (431) 996-7883

BECOME A BLOOD DONOR!

CHANTALE THURSTON is past secretary for our Island Lakes Residents’ Group AND a huge advocate in Patient Partnership for young adults with cancer. I believe I can speak for all of our board members in saying that Chantale is an incredible human being and I am grateful to have been able to be on the…

SEIGNEURIE PARK TREES!

Another initiative by your Residents’ Group has been completed! Tree planting in Seigneurie Park has been completed with trees being planted along the pathway leading to Sage Creek and along the berm. Shout out to our Parks Director, Jessica Burtnick, for coordinating this project. Take a stroll thru the park and enjoy the new trees.  These…