Thank you to everyone who sent in Halloween costume pictures! Everyone was so creative. Everyone will receive a gift from Dollarama as a thank you for sharing! Winners of a $10 gift card from Dollarama; From left to right – Xander (Age 0-3); Arun (Age 4-6); Tristian (Age 10+) All other entries will receive a…
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ILRG wants to add new information to involve the community. Please contact us if you have an idea.
CURBSIDE COMPOST SURVEY
“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
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.
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…
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…
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.
CANCELLED-WALKING GROUP!
The remainder of the walks have been cancelled due to lack of interest. If anyone would like to organize walks in the Fall let us know! Residents of Island Lakes are starting a Walking Group similar to the one we had 5 years ago. It will be for anyone in our area that loves to…
HUGE SUCCESS!
Were you able to attend our 2023 ILRG Clean Up and Family Fun day? “If YES”, we hope you enjoyed yourself and we wish to thank you for being a part of such an amazing day. The ILRG Board believes this year’s event was our biggest EVER! “If NO”, please consider attending next year’s event!…
ISLAND LAKES RESIDENTS' GROUP 