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 is a boulevard A boulevard refers to the area of City-owned property located between the curb or edge of the road and the adjacent front or side property line of a home. These spaces typically feature grass and trees and may also [...]

Located within the mature neighbourhood of Charleswood, RidgeWood West was thoughtfully designed to preserve its natural beauty. Qualico Communities understands that a neighbourhood is an organic living thing. That’s why we continue to partner with environmental consultants in the planning and management in RidgeWood West to ensure it flourishes. Through these partnerships, we apply sustainable practices and strategies in community development to help protect our environment for present and future generations. Managing storm water and surface [...]

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. This is why dog poop has become such a hot topic on community Facebook pages. It’s a huge issue for those with homes backing [...]

When the bitter, cold prairie winter hits, so does the desire to pack your bags and jet-off to a warmer destination. A place where the parkas and snow boots can be swapped for shorts and sandals as a wardrobe staple. Whether you choose to escape the cold with a short weekend getaway or a week-long vacation with family and friends, it’s important to prepare your home for when you are away to ensure you stay [...]

Winter can seem never-ending but instead of wishing it away, it’s nice to make the most of it. During these winter months it’s important to get a daily dose of fresh air and sunshine, even on the blustery cold days. As an old saying by Alfred Wainwright goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”  In the spirit of being hardy Winnipeggers, here are some activities to get you and your family [...]

The holiday season is upon us and preparing your home for family and friends can be a daunting task. If you’re prepared and plan ahead, you’ll have plenty of time to create enjoyable memories with loved ones rather than stressing out. Focus on the main spaces Spruce-up the main areas of your home where guests will be spending most of their time such as the foyer, kitchen, living room and the washrooms. Don’t worry about [...]

There are countless reasons to buy a new home! Today's homes are more energy efficient, safer and stronger than ever and when you buy a new home, you know exactly what you're getting, so you can rest assured that your new house is ready to be enjoyed carefree! Where to begin Whether you prefer to choose a builder first or have a particular lot in mind, your builder is who you’ll be working with throughout [...]

Winnipeg winters are notorious for being cold, dark and seemingly everlasting. However, one doesn’t need to look far to find a local event, attraction or activity that embraces the coldest season and all that comes with it. One such popular event is, of course, Festival du Voyageur. As a long-standing sponsor of Festival du Voyageur, Qualico Communities annually selects a prominent location to place one of the event’s famous snow sculptures. This year, because of [...]

With Winnipeg typically covered in snow for one-third of the year, Winnipeggers are well known for their resiliency in winter. But, have you considered how your home is handling the frigid temperatures? While new homes in RidgeWood West are built with energy efficiency in mind, it pays to consider additional energy-saving strategies that are easy to implement and could save you money. Get a feel for it Winterizing your home is essentially about keeping the [...]

Qualico Communities has submitted three applications to the City of Winnipeg that will complete the final phase of RidgeWood West, Phase 3B. The applications will create a total of 70 lots, comprised of 41 single-family lots with double-car attached garages, 17 single-family lots with single-car attached garages as well as, 12 duplex units with single-car attached garages. Servicing is set to begin in late summer 2021 with completion this fall. With this timeline, potential lot [...]