New Dog Park Opens in Winnipeg

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Jas Singh
July 23, 2025

Midweek check-in, Winnipeg!

There’s lots happening around the city right now, but please don’t forget to take care of yourself. The air quality warning is sitting at 10+, which means very high risk. If you’re heading outside, consider putting on a mask to help protect yourself, your kids, and those around you.

We’ve got your weekly round-up of events, city updates, and everything else below. So sip your coffee, and learn about everything happening in our city!

In today’s edition:

  • Winnipeg Adds Multiple Concrete Curbs to Reduce Speeding

  • Crews Are Flushing Water Mains Across Winnipeg

  • New Dog Park Opens in Whyte Ridge

  • Nominations Open for New Manitoba Awards

  • Multiple events this week & more

— Jas Singh

News

Winnipeg Adds Multiple Concrete Curbs to Reduce Speeding

Source: ConstructConnect

The City of Winnipeg is making some quick but meaningful changes to local roads by installing concrete traffic calming curbs in neighbourhoods where speeding is a real concern.

You might’ve already noticed them: bright yellow concrete blocks at busy corners or near crosswalks. They’re not permanent (yet), but they’re being tested in areas that really need safer streets.

Here’s what these curbs are designed to do:

  • Slow down drivers at intersections, especially where turning speeds are too fast

  • Improve visibility for people walking and biking

  • Create safer routes around schools, parks, and residential areas

  • And reduce the chance of collisions without needing major road work

Each site was selected based on feedback from the community, crash history, and city data. Some spots will also get art installations in partnership with Art City to help drivers pay more attention and make streets feel more welcoming.

The curbs are part of the city’s “quick build” program designed to test out safety solutions now, so that permanent changes can follow if they work.

Click the link below to see where they’ll be installed and learn more about how they work!

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Community Spotlight

Crews Are Flushing Water Mains Across Winnipeg

Source: City of Winnipeg

All summer long, City crews will be out on the streets doing one of those quiet, behind-the-scenes jobs that keep life running smoothly: flushing the water mains.

This week, they’re in Sage Creek. But over the next few months, they’ll be making their way through neighbourhoods all across Winnipeg.

It’s not the kind of work that gets a lot of attention, but it matters more than most of us realize:

  • Keeps our drinking water fresh by clearing out sediment

  • Cleans the inside of pipes and water lines

  • Makes sure hydrants and valves are working like they should

  • And helps maintain water pressure across neighbourhoods

Even if it’s just a few hours of work, it goes a long way toward keeping things running smoothly.

And this week, if you live in Sage Creek or know someone who does, the City will give a heads-up with a notice before flushing begins. You can also check exactly when your street’s scheduled using the live map.

Community News

New Dog Park Opens in Whyte Ridge

Source: Janice Lukes

The tails were wagging in Whyte Ridge this weekend as the neighbourhood officially opened a new permanent off-leash dog park. It's a big win for local pups, and the people who love them.

The new space sits just behind the Whyte Ridge Community Centre and gives dogs a fenced, year-round spot to run and play safely.

Here’s what it includes:

  • 1.3 acres of fully fenced-in space behind 145 Cloverwood Drive

  • Seating areas, waste bins, a double-gated entry for safety and much more!

It’s the kind of simple space that brings the community together and lets dogs just be dogs.

And it's all thanks to the volunteer board, who've brought over $3 million worth of projects to life right here in Whyte Ridge. Including things like pickleball courts, spray pads, and new tree plantings around the neighbourhood.

So, if you're nearby or know someone with a furry friend who is, be sure to share this good news with them!

Blake Wheeler Retires After 16 Seasons in the NHL

Whether you watched from the 300s or caught the highlights after work, Blake Wheeler was part of a lot of Winnipeg hockey memories. This week, the longtime Jets captain officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons.

He might’ve ended his career in New York, but Winnipeg was where he left his biggest mark.

  • Played 13 seasons with the Jets/Thrashers, including six as captain

  • Ranks first in franchise history for games played (897), assists (550), and points (812)

  • Scored 262 goals in a Jets jersey, fourth-most in team history

  • Recorded 943 points total in his NHL career, across 1,172 games

  • Known for showing up in big moments, with 45 playoff points over his career

Wheeler helped shape a team and a city that grew together through wins, losses, and everything in between.

Thanks for everything, Blake! Winnipeg won’t forget.

City Updates

Manitoba Parks Begin to Slowly Open

As wildfires continue across parts of the province, a few Manitoba parks are beginning to slowly reopen, while others remain closed a little longer for safety.

Here’s what to know right now:

  • Bakers Narrows reopens for seasonal campers on Friday, July 25

  • With nightly campsite bookings at Bakers Narrows resuming on Friday, Aug. 1

  • Wekusko Falls Provincial Park will stay closed until Wednesday, Aug. 7

  • And other northern parks still remain closed or evacuated, depending on wildfire activity

It’s all part of an ongoing effort to balance safety with summer recreation. The province is still asking campers to avoid evacuated areas and to be ready to leave on short notice if needed.

So, if you're planning a camping trip in the next few weeks, it’s worth double-checking which areas are open and what’s still off-limits.

Coming up this week:

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

  • Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Calgary Surge | 7:30PM, July 25 (Tickets)

    • Location: Canada Life Centre

  • Downtown Furry Fridays | 10AM-2PM, July 25 (More Info)

    • Location: True North Square

    • Description: We partner with local vendors who bring a fantastic selection of goodies for dogs, from tasty treats to fun toys and accessories. Bring your dogs to splash around in the puddle pools, make new furry buddies, and say hello to some special guests from local animal rescues.

  • Zoo Nights | 6PM-10PM, July 25 (Tickets)

    • Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo

    • Description: Join us for some Friday fun and and grown-up good times at the Zoo! Each themed adults-only evening will include live music, zoo chats, summery sips and snacks, and more.

  • Chris Distefano | 7PM, July 25 (Tickets)

    • Location: Club Regent Event Centre

    • Description: One of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy, becoming the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in 2023.

  • 2025 Corydon Avenue Concert Series | 7PM-10PM, July 25-26 (FREE)

    • Location: Cockburn Street S and Lilac Street S

    • Description: Bring a lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the warm Winnipeg nights with the sounds of Jazz, Rock, Pop, Soul and Blues music (or hit the dance floor and practice your best moves).

  • GameFest Winnipeg | July 25-27 (Tickets)

    • Location: The Forks CN Stage & Field

    • Description: It’s THE most exciting family-friendly event in Winnipeg! Whether you’re a kid, a teen, or just a kid at heart, GameFest Winnipeg is packed with non-stop fun for everyone. We’re bringing the joy of play back to the heart of Winnipeggers!

  • Katy Perry Lifetime Tour | 7PM, July 26 (Tickets)

    • Location: Canada Life Centre

    • Description: Since Katy Perry’s Capitol Records debut in 2008 with One of the Boys, she has racked up a cumulative 115 billion streams alongside worldwide sales of over 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks.

  • Folklorama Kick-Off Event | 4PM-8PM, July 26 (FREE/More Info)

    • Location: Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park

    • Description: There will be ethno-cultural performances and a Pavilion expo, children’s area, activations by some of our partners, food trucks, and much more. Don’t miss it!

  • Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden: Rosemarie Todaschuk Duo curated by Folklorama | 12PM-1PM, July 27 (FREE)

    • Location: Assiniboine Park

Exciting Events: July 23rd & 24th

Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!

Sports🏒

  • Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, July 23 (Free)

    • Location: Assiniboia Downs

  • Exchange Summer Fitness – Bootcamp | 12-12:45PM, July 23 (FREE)

    • Location: 201 Portage Plaza

  • Victory Lane Speedway Race #7 | 7PM, July 24 ($)

    • Location: Victory Lane Speedway

  • Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Chicago Dogs | July 24-27 ($)

    • Location: Blue Cross Park

Community Fun🎆

  • South Osborne Farmers’ Market | 4PM-8PM, July 23 (FREE)

    • Location: Lord Roberts Community Centre

  • Play at The Forks | Daily (FREE/More Info)

    • Basketball with Basketball Manitoba: 6PM-8PM, July 23

      • Location: CN Field and Stage

    • Skateboarding with Pitikwé: 12PM-4PM, July 24-27

      • Location: The Plaza Skatepark

    • Table Tennis with Sport Manitoba: 6PM-8PM, July 24

      • Location: On Grass Along CN Field and Stage

    • Mushroom Foraging with River City Mushrooms: 6PM-6:30PM, July 24

      • Location: In the Public Orchard

  • Summer Line-Up: Raised Salt Paintings | 11AM-3PM, July 23-27 (FREE)

    • Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

    • Description: From 11AM-3PM daily, enjoy special activities that include crafts, games, and so much more.

  • The Market at FortWhyte Farms | 10AM-3PM, July 23-25 (FREE)

    • Location: FortWhyte Farms

    • Description: Our summer market is the place to buy fresh, naturally grown, in-season produce, and delicious baked goods.

  • Baby Bison Walk | July 23 & 26 ($)

    • Location: FortWhyte Alive

    • Description: Come see the ninth-largest land animal at its smallest and cutest! See the herd in action, hear how this icon of the prairie almost disappeared, and feel a connection to the herd as you see the miracle of baby bison.

  • Downtown Farmers' Market | 10AM-2PM, July 24 (FREE/More Info)

    • Location: Manitoba Hydro Place along Graham Avenue

    • Description: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s popular Outdoor Farmers’ Market has been bringing local food and goods downtown for more than 12 years.

  • Transcona BIZ Night Markets | 4PM-8PM, July 24 (More Info)

    • Location: Transcona Centennial Square

    • Description: The markets showcase a rotating variety of locally grown fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, specialty teas, artisanal oils and vinegars, homemade sauces and jams, baked goods, jewelry and much more.

  • Bee Amazing Free Summer Activities | 11AM-12PM, July 24 (More Info)

    • Location: Garden City Shopping Centre

    • Description: Each week features a new lineup of popular characters—from superheroes to princesses—guaranteed to delight kids of all ages.

  • Bison Bus Tour | July 24 & 27 (Tickets)

    • Location: FortWhyte Alive

    • Description: See North America’s largest land mammal from just metres away, interacting in their natural habitat.

Performances🎭

  • Matt Fraser - America's Top Psychic Medium | 7PM, July 23 (Tickets)

    • Location: Club Regent Event Centre

    • Description: Join Matt Fraser, America’s Top Psychic Medium, LIVE for an unforgettable night of psychic readings.

  • Ballet in the Park | 7:30PM, July 23-25 (FREE)

    • Location: Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park

    • Description: Join us for a special evening of live art under the prairie sky, where movement, music, and community come together in a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience on the Lyric Stage in Assiniboine Park.

Special Events/Comedy🥂

  • Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival | July 23-27 (More Info)

    • Location: Winnipeg Exchange District and The Cube

    • Description: North America’s second-largest Fringe Festival showcases more than 170 local, national and international theatre companies, offering performances of comedy, drama, improv, dance and more. Festival-goers of all ages are invited to enjoy live entertainment at Old Market Square in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, where street performers and bands perform from noon to midnight daily on the outdoor stage.

  • Ben Walker | July 23-26 ($)

    • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

    • Description: Ben is a veteran comedian whose quick off-the-cuff style engages himself to the audience. A three-time semi-finalist for Sirius XM’s Next Top Comic.

  • Jeudis Franco Thursdays | July 24 (FREE)

    • Location: Saint-Boniface

    • Description: This celebration of French culture and language offers a diverse range of activities, including a street market, live music, film screenings, art exhibits, and more.

  • Cinema Under the Stars 2025 - Big Brother | 9:30PM, July 24 (FREE)

    • Location: Ruins of St. Boniface Cathedral

    • Description: Movies Under the Stars offers screenings of French-language films, accessible to all thanks to the presence of English subtitles.

Music 🎵

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