About Us

Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc. Mission Statement
To create, enhance and conserve an accessible network of nature areas and public pathways that link and support both human and wildlife communities along Bishop Grandin Blvd.

NEWSLETTERS
Fall 2008
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1998

Seniors identify green space as important to their history, health and wellness and express concern over decline of these factors in St. Vital over their lifetime.
A series of workshops, community consultations, and Healthy Communities conferences are held to address these concerns.
Opportunity is identified to develop a nature corridor between the Seine and Red Rivers on linear strips of land paralleling Bishop Grandin Blvd.

2000

Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc., (BGGI) a not for profit registered charity formed to address the community need for improved history, health and wellness.
BGGI is led by Mike Balshaw, retired meteorologist, and Gordon Newton, retired school superintendent, and a passionate group of life long area residents.

Mike Balshaw & Gord Newton, founding members of Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc.

2008-2009 Board of Directors

President: Murray Gibson

Past President: Gord Newton

Vice President: Michelle Meade

Vice President (BGGWest): Janice Lukes

Secretary (Membership): Jeff Enquist

Treasurer: Wayne Sawatzky

Email: BGGreenway@hotmail.com

BISHOP GRANDIN GREENWAY INC. (Goals & Objectives)

The volunteers of Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc. are spearheading the development of the Greenway to create, enhance and conserve an accessible network of nature areas and public pathways that link and support both human and wildlife communities along Bishop Grandin Blvd. Numerous organizations are supporting the project through expertise, guidance and financial support - Manitoba Hydro, the City of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba and more (see partners).

Highly visible occurrences are appearing on this large strip of contiguous land between the Seine and Red Rivers; interpretive signage, tree planting sites, new pathways and benches - a direct result of the volunteer efforts of Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc. The Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc. team of volunteers are taking a community concept and turning it into a reality for all to enjoy. The motto ‘By the community for the community’ couldn’t ring truer.

BISHOP GRANDIN GREENWAY – Between Seine and Red Rivers

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Bishop Grandin Greenway Inc.’s current mandate is to establish a Greenway between the Red and Seine Rivers. As this section is being developed, residents of surrounding communities, East of the Seine River and West of the Red River are looking to continue the Greenway’s expansion. Extensive progress has been made in the initial section of the Greenway’s development – between the Seine and Red Rivers:

Over 1500 trees have been planted, and a fruit orchard has been established on the northeast corner of St. Mary's and Bishop Grandin Blvd.
4+ km of multi use asphalt pathway installed linking the Seine River to the Red River.
Benches are installed – with more to come.
Habitat naturalization between the Red and Seine Rivers is ongoing.
Butterfly garden of native Manitoba species is being established near the west pond area.
Community Gardens are located at end of Eric Street.
Eco-Education site is being installed near east pond in 2009.
Community Art piece is being installed near east pond in 2009.

GREENWAY EXPANSION EAST & WEST

EAST
Construction of the Bishop Grandin Greenway Trail will occur in 2009 and take the trail just past Boulevard de la Seignuernie. A link to Sage Creek is planned in the near future.
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WEST – of the Red River through to FortWhyte Alive
Construction of the Bishop Grandin Greenway Trail WEST of the Red to Pembina Hwy was completed in 2008. Construction from Pembina Hwy to Waverley Ave will occur in 2009. Funding has been secured to complete the trail to McGillivary Blvd in 2010 - which will link into the McGillivary Blvd pathway enabling safe passage through to FortWhyte Alive.