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How to Navigate a Roundabout

Jun 16, 2026
While driving in RidgeWood West, you may have noticed more roundabouts in this community than used in older neighbourhoods. This is because roundabouts are much safer in high traffic areas than traditional stop signs. When used properly, roundabouts have proven to reduce collisions and the severity of them by promoting continuous traffic flow, lower speeds and one-way travel.

Keeping Our Communities Clean: A Shared Responsibility

Jun 08, 2026

At Qualico Communities, having a clean, safe, and welcoming neighbourhood is a top priority. From the early stages of development to move-in day, we work with our builders to ensure each community is well-maintained and enjoyable for everyone.

One important part of this process is the use of construction waste bins, which are placed on-site by builders as homes are being constructed. These bins are essential for keeping job sites tidy, minimizing debris, and maintaining the overall appearance of the neighbourhood during construction in new phases.

However, from time to time, these bins are being used by residents for personal garbage, landscaping waste, and even large household items. While having a large bin close by to dispose of any personal trash seems quite convenient; we ask that local residents take advantage of the services available to them through the City of Winnipeg.

Planting for the future: Boulevard Trees

May 25, 2026
Qualico Communities is proud to contribute to the sustainable growth of Winnipeg’s neighbourhoods. As a land developer, it is our duty to meet the City of Winnipeg’s obligations in planting trees within boulevards as part of our Development Agreement. This is in alignment with our motto, True to our nature— as we look to help grow and sustain the natural habitats and greenspaces within our communities. This initiative not only fulfills our obligations with the City of Winnipeg; but also enhances the natural beauty of our communities.

Preserving our greenspaces

May 04, 2026

Having a home that backs onto a public reserve can be quite scenic. Homeowners can look out their windows to enjoy the naturalized areas that are usually incorporated along trails, parks and wetlands. Native grasses and plants provide valuable habitat and food sources to local wildlife while also helping to clean our air and watershed.

Unfortunately, these beautiful parks and trails can be easily damaged when homeowners hire contractors who use them to access backyards to make improvements. If you are a homeowner who is planning any backyard renovations that require access through a public reserve such as a trail or park, please be sure to get permits. Learn more in this blog. 

Boulevard maintenance

Apr 23, 2026

Knowing who maintains which boulevard can be confusing. To help clarify the procedures on boulevard maintenance, we’ve put together this guide to help you determine who is responsible for a specific area.

What’s the scoop on dog poop?

Apr 01, 2026
Spring can be a smelly time of year for dog owners, especially when turds can no longer freeze into poopsicles. It’s one thing to become lenient in picking up the poop in your own backyard but imagine seeing and smelling everyone else’s soggy dog poop when you’re out on a walk.