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Winnipeg Free Press
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Summer in McPhillips serving up lots for community
McPhillips Summer in McPhillips is an exciting and vibrant time. I've been able to celebrate graduations, pancake breakfasts, professional tennis tournaments, and local community park get-togethers. Every June, I have the honour of attending graduation ceremonies across McPhillips to present awards to some truly deserving students. Whether it's the Young Leaders Award at École Lansdowne recipients Ronrich Montecer and Darius La Roche; Dong Nguyen, a STEM Award recipient at Garden City Collegiate; or Community Leader Awards at MITT and Seven Oaks MET Schools Mark Glazer and Chahatpreet Rayat, each recognition reflects the talent, dedication, and bright future of these inspiring youth. It's a privilege to support them — even in a small way — as they continue their academic journey. The West St. Paul Canada Day celebrations are among the largest in the city — and they never disappoint! The day kicks off with a classic pancake breakfast and continues with bouncy castles, face-painting, live wrestling, a petting zoo, an arm-wrestling competition, a foam party, and of course, an epic fireworks finale. It's always spectacular to see so many families and community members come together to celebrate! Supplied photo McPhillips MLA JD Devgan is pictured (right) is pictured handing out cupcakes at during the West St. Paul Canada Day celebrations. A true gem in West St. Paul is the Winnipeg National Bank Challenger Tennis Tournament — a week of world-class competition right in our own backyard! I was honoured to attend and take part in the coin toss for a match. This tournament not only brings top-tier athletes to our community but also inspires local youth. Many have the chance to get involved as ball kids, connect with the players, and even receive some one-on-one tips during fun matches. What an incredible way to grow the love of tennis close to home! This past weekend, I had the pleasure of spending time at Meadowlands Park for a wonderful community gathering. Organized by local residents, the event featured delicious food, great music, and local vendors showcasing their handmade goods. It's always inspiring to see neighbours come together to enjoy our beautiful summer days and celebrate community spirit. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. Summer in McPhillips means being out on the doorsteps — and it's always a highlight of the season. I've had the opportunity to speak directly with constituents about their concerns, hear thoughtful suggestions, and listen to your vision for the future of our community. Thank you to everyone who's taken the time to share their ideas — these conversations are truly invaluable. I look forward to meeting and speaking with many more as the summer continues. As always, my office can be reached at 431-323-6014 or by email at JD DevganMcPhillips constituency report JD Devgan is the NDP MLA for McPhillips. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The 10-year-old girl who really didn't want to be late for school
A crossing has been installed on a main road in Stockport after a heartfelt appeal from a schoolgirl. Hannah, 10, wrote to her MP last year saying a crossing was badly needed in Heaton Moor so she could safely walk to the school on her own when she starts Year 6 in September. The letter was passed on to Stockport Council who agreed and started work on the crossing on Heaton Moor Road, near the junctions with Peel Moat Road and Broomfield Road, earlier this year. READ MORE: 'These dog attacks are happening more and more, running wild... things have to change' READ MORE: Primark store in Greater Manchester taped off after woman dies It was this week completed with St Thomas' Primary pupil Hannah being invited down to officially turn it on. 'I sent a letter in asking about a crossing and explaining the reasons why I wanted it because normally we have to go to the crossing all the way down near Shaw Road and then it'll make me late for school" she said. 'But with these new lights it's really easy to cross and I'll be using this every day now.' She was joined by staff and pupils who are members of the Eco Committee at her school. Chris Silk, deputy head at St Thomas' said: 'It was an honour to be invited to 'launch' the new pedestrian crossing on Heaton Moor Road. "It will make a massive difference to our school community by encouraging yet more active travel to our school. "As a school, we have worked hard to reduce our impact on the environment and to educate our pupils about the benefits of active travel. Infrastructure like this crossing really supports these messages. 'I'm very proud of Hannah for taking the initiative to write to ask for this crossing as part of her Young Leaders Award. One of the aims of the award is to 'empower pupils to serve their communities' and Hannah demonstrated this by being so proactive.' The crossing has been delivered by Stockport Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) with funding from the Active Travel Fund. Coun Grace Baynham, Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services at the council, said: 'While plans for the crossing were already in motion as part of the council's wider commitment to sustainable travel, Hannah's letter reinforced just how important the improvements would be for local families. 'Her passion for road safety and sustainable travel brought real attention to the need for safer walking routes – and she was the perfect person to help mark the completion of the project. 'We know all about the hard work that the team at St Thomas' are doing to encourage active travel on a daily basis, including their work in setting up and maintaining a School Street. 'We're working hard to create green, more inclusive and safer neighbourhoods and one way to do this is improving our sustainable travel routes across the borough, so we can help everyone make better travel choices on a day-to-day basis.'
