Tomorrow, October 26, Winnipeg’s City Council will vote on the Impact Fee By-law. This is a significant fee that will negatively impact the cost of home ownership in Winnipeg. We have been asked many questions about this new fee and have summarized them below with answers. Why does it seem like some communities are being singled out over others in this fee? How is this fair? The City has determined growth fees will be charged [...]

The Friends of the Harte Trail is a volunteer organization that monitors and maintains the Harte Trail for everyone to enjoy. You are invited to attend their Annual General Meeting to provide feedback and suggestions, or to just learn more about the group whose mandate is to care for this Charleswood gem. HARTE TRAIL AGM Wednesday, October 26, 2016 7:00 p.m. Charleswood Senior Centre 5006 Roblin Blvd

The brand new development in Charleswood that everyone has been talking about finally made its debut during the Fall Parade of Homes. RidgeWood West opened their doors appropriately with a kick-off party that allowed longtime residents of Charleswood to take a first look at the new neighbourhood. “We are proud of what we have started here and look forward to working with all of you in making this neighbourhood what you expect it to be,” [...]

For Steve Strum and his partner Cheryl, building a new home in RidgeWood West in a way was like moving back home. Strum grew up in Charleswood, on Colin Drive in a home that his parents built, and always knew he’d eventually move back to the community. With its small town vibe, well-established services and country inspired charm, it’s no wonder that people who grew up here are choosing to come back to the first [...]

For decades, residents have been waiting for their chance to build a new home in Charleswood. Well, the wait is finally over and the first Parade of Homes showings in RidgeWood West are bound to impress potential buyers. Although the show homes just recently opened, buyers are beginning to notice that RidgeWood West is becoming one of the most desirable neighbourhoods to build in. “RidgeWood is the first big development in Charleswood in many years, [...]

Proposed growth fees ignore existing development agreements and unfairly charge new home buyers September 21, 2016 - As of this morning, the City of Winnipeg's Executive Policy Committee held over the matter of growth fees to new development in Winnipeg indefinitely. This means further discussion will take place before any new charges to home buyers are implemented at the City level. While fees on new development will eventually come into effect, we at Qualico Communities [...]

Charleswood’s newest community in decades celebrated its grand opening this past Friday to thank all those who have been involved in the process of creating RidgeWood West. “We are proud of what we have started here and we look forward to working with all of you in making this neighbourhood what you expect it to be,” explains Eric Vogan, Vice President of Community Development for Qualico in Winnipeg. Residents, builders, contractors, architects, engineers, Citizens for [...]

RidgeWood West’s show homes are finally coming together and we are so excited to invite you to the community’s first official Fall Parade of Homes. Come explore and discover the country inspired charm that RidgeWood West has to offer. Our amazing show homes can give you a sense of the community’s flow, styles, sizes and budgets during the Fall Parade of Homes from September 10th to October 2nd, 2016. Charleswood residents are jumping on the [...]

RidgeWood West, a new development nestled in the heart of Charleswood, is full of new possibilities when it comes to the setting of this community. From the wetlands vistas to the graceful grasses being incorporated into this neighbourhood, residents have a say in the landscaping of their properties. Planting trees in RidgeWood West reflects the surroundings of Charleswood. Trees not only are a wonderful addition to the environment nature-wise, but they’re appealing and can increase [...]

The first show homes in the new neighbourhood of RidgeWood West are now open for viewing. Randall Homes and Broadview Homes have three show homes open on Kelly Place that will also be displayed in the the Fall Parade of Homes this September. Randall Homes Randall Homes’ show homes offer a variety of options for all types of home buyers in RidgeWood. 8 Kelly Place features a two-storey home with large windows and an airy [...]