MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

Bowman says crime, drugs the priority; road repairs a core service

Mayor Brian Bowman highlighted social issues as Winnipeg’s top concerns in his State of the City address Friday, noting that higher levels of government have to work to address drug addictions and crime to relieve stress on municipal services.

The mayor announced the city’s preliminary budget for 2020 will be presented March 6.

Bowman, speaking to 1,200 diners at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheon, said police are responding constantly to the many issues that flow from addictions, especially meth addictions – felt by families and increased homelessness.

Cities simply are not equipped, financially or service-wise, to deal with complex social issues, he noted.

Aside from drugs and crime, Bowman said saving Lake Winnipeg is the other top issue his council and city administration are focusing on.

Winnipeg last year requested the federal and provincial government settle on a funding formula for the North End sewage treatment plant, but is still awaiting reply, he said.

On the issue of road repairs, the mayor noted under his leadership, city council has worked with the University of Manitoba infrastructure research chair to innovate on construction methods, and to meld standards with the province on construction specifications.

Further, the recommendations of the road construction working group will lead to more 24/7 construction and better alignment of tender practices with the construction season to get more value out of budgets, Bowman said.

Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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