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July 18, 2024

Winnipeg Archives to Return to Carnegie Library

After spending more than a decade in an inadequate facility, the City of Winnipeg Archives will now be going back to the former Carnegie Library at 380 William Avenue! Heritage Winnipeg along with many other heritage advocates spent years to ensure that the archives returned home. In 2023, as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 150, Mayor Scott Gillingham announced $12.7 million in the capital budget for the rehabilitation work on this historic 1905 building.

The space will be converted into a state-of-the-art archival facility along with a private viewing room for more sensitive documents. The project is finally moving forward with work anticipated to start this fall. Executive Director Cindy Tugwell, along with others from the community, recently had the opportunity to tour the building. Heritage Winnipeg is thrilled to see that the archives are going back home, to protect and showcase our city’s important history, and our beautiful built heritage!

While the building undergoes construction, and in celebration of Winnipeg’s 150, the archives has been touring to different libraries and public spaces, giving each neighbourhood a chance to experience the city’s history. To find out where you can see the archives this summer, visit the City of Winnipeg website.

Click through the slides below to see images of the Carnegie Library taken May 16th, 2024.

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October 17, 2024

Introducing our Guest Speakers for our Local Artist Showcase!

At our Local Artist Showcase on November 1st, we’ll be welcoming TWO guest speakers to talk about heritage and art: Jordan Van Sewell and Jen Arnold! Here’s a bit more info on these talented artists, as well as a few examples of their work.

October 15, 2024

Grand Opening of the Gregg Building Lofts!

On Friday, October 11th, 2024, the Gregg Building Lofts at 52 Albert Street officially opened! Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew attended the event, hosted by the building owner Jay Knysh, which included good friends, delicious food, live entertainment, fun dancing and tours of the newly renovated building. It was a wonderful evening celebrating all the…

October 2, 2024

War Veteran Statue to be Relocated to Brookside Cemetery

The First World War Veteran statue in front of the Former Bank of Montreal (335 Main Street) is set to be relocated to Brookside Cemetery (3001 Notre Dame Ave.) to make way for the reopening of Portage and Main.

September 28, 2024

Year In Review: Heritage Winnipeg’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

Heritage Winnipeg’s 2024 Annual General Meeting was held on September 26, 2024 in Celebration Hall at the historic Millennium Centre. It was nice to gather with heritage supporters and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the engaging keynote presentation about Northwest Winnipeg by Kenneth Ingram. We would like to thank all our members, donors and volunteers over the…

September 27, 2024

A New Chapter for Portage Place Mall: an Update on SCO and True North’s Redevelopment Project

Heritage Winnipeg would like to congratulate True North on their confirmed purchase of Portage Place Mall. At a press conference on Friday, September 27th 2024, True North Real Estate Development announced that they plan to redevelop this 1.2 million square foot building for multi-use space, for residential, health care, and community support, in partnership with the Southern Chiefs Organization. This project is being supported by all three levels of government.

Welcoming Three New Heritage Winnipeg Board Members

Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors – Kenneth Ingram, Matthew Jacobi and Roland Sawatzky! With diverse backgrounds, experiences and specialties, they bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization. We are also excited for the fresh insights, energy and enthusiasm from our new board members, helping us…

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