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Julie Gray receives pro bono award
On the morning of August 24, 2022, Save Our Seine had the pleasure of presenting Julie Gray with the Spark Outstanding Pro Bono Award....
Aug 30, 2022


Feeding wildlife prohibited following bylaw update
Feeding wildlife within Winnipeg is now be prohibited as of July 1.
Jul 13, 2022

Another successful season for the SOS Summer Team
The SOS Summer Team managed to have a safe and productive summer despite a slew of challenges including COVID-19, extreme heat, and drought.
Sep 17, 2021


Land Care activities in full swing
The Land Care team has had another busy month! July saw five maintenance and clean-up events across the Seine River Greenway. Garbage...
Aug 18, 2021


Local musician raises $1,000 for SOS
Back in April, the music industry knocked on SOS’s door with a very interesting and generous proposition. Eric Lemoine, who lives along...
Aug 17, 2021
Why you should want to Save Our Seine
The Seine River is a river spanning across southeastern Manitoba and reaching the Red River. As the rapid urbanization of our city...
Jun 25, 2021


SOS taking part in Butterflyway Project
This past February, two of Save Our Seine’s members were accepted into the Butterflyway Project as Butterfly Rangers! The Butterflyway...
May 14, 2021


Speak up for our greenspaces!
Register for a mobilization forum on May 6 about the risks posed to greenspaces by the OurWinnipeg 2045 development plan.
Apr 21, 2021


Save Our Seine and Niakwa Country Club Partnering for the Environment
It was a historic occasion for SOS last week as we formed our first partnership with a local golf club, Niakwa Country Club.
Feb 20, 2021


Woodpeckers of Winnipeg
Here are the woodpeckers to watch for this winter in our neck of the woods.
Jan 8, 2021
Trees: Smarter Than we Think - Part 2
Forests are much beyond what we can see. Using their massive web of hair-like roots, trees transmit messages across hundreds of kilometers.
Dec 28, 2020
Trees: Smarter Than We Think - Part 1
Are trees really social beings? Do they communicate with one another, defend themselves from predators, and socialize to help one another?
Dec 5, 2020


Feeding Deer Does More Harm Than Good
Originally published in The Lance on February 21, 2018. Every winter, kind-hearted people with the best of intentions put food out to...
Nov 28, 2020
Trail Enhancements to Protect Sensitive Floodplain Ecosystem
Save Our Seine is currently working with the City of Winnipeg to modify the low-lying riparian trails (“monkey trails”) to protect...
Nov 21, 2020


Successful Summer for 2020 River Keepers
The Save Our Seine River Keepers have completed another summer of looking after our favourite urban river. The team had a very productive...
Nov 7, 2020


Baby Snapping Turtles Spotted Along the Seine
Snapping turtles are a common resident of the urban Seine River. We were lucky enough to obtain footage of baby turtles leaving their nest!
Oct 14, 2020
Protecting Our Green Space is Key
This fall, the city is poised to approve OurWinnipeg 2045, which, in its current state, puts our green spaces at great risk.
Oct 1, 2020


SOS Receives Casera Credit Union Community Awards
In recognition of Save Our Seine’s inspiring work, Casera Credit Union presented two
awards to SOS at their AGM on Sept 16, 2020.
Sep 30, 2020


Urban Beavers Attract Attention
If you’ve visited the Seine River recently, you may have noticed some impressive handiwork courtesy of Canada’s favorite furry engineer.
Sep 17, 2020


Construction of Accessible Dock Going Ahead This Fall
Construction of the accessible dock on the Seine River at John Bruce Park will be going ahead this fall, thanks to the recent...
Jul 25, 2020
Help Us Build an Accessible Dock!
Winnipeg's first accessible canoe/kayak dock will soon become a reality with your help.
Jun 18, 2020


Funding Announced for Greenspace Enhancement Project
The Manitoba Government announced that Save Our Seine will be receiving the remaining funds needed for our planned accessible dock.
May 30, 2020
Watch Our Annual General Meeting
On April 14, we held our 2020 Annual General Meeting. If you missed it, a recording of the meeting is available here.
Apr 16, 2020
Annual General Meeting Info
Look here to register and view documents for our AGM, being held online on April 14th.
Mar 20, 2020
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