An Alternative Summit for the City of Winnipeg

Former Mayor Glen Murray (top photo) was among a number of speakers at Winnipeg's alternative summit. On the left of the photo, David Northcott and Leslie Hughes pay close attention.

Glen Murray spoke about the need to build a creative community in Winnipeg - to build a city where there are truly beautiful places and spaces open to everyone. Beauty uplifts the spirit, improves our mood and our health. It is hard to put a price on beauty - but it can make a difference in the feel of a city and in the spirits of the people. The Norwood Bridge and the Esplanade Riel are now featured on many pamplets and stories about Winnipeg. They are part of what makes Winnipeg an attractive city.

Glen Murray also spoke about the need to address our approach to garbage in the City of Winnipeg. He quoted statistics showing that the methane being produced from the Brady Landfill site produces the equivalent in greenhouse gases of 35,000 cars. It is time to address this issue.

Congratulations to Rhonda Gordon, Glen Cochrane and Glenora Molnar (bottom photo) and many others who were involved in organizing the alternative Summit.