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Preparing your garden in autumn
Colourful foliage marks the end of gardening season which can be bittersweet. As temperatures begin to shift and sunlight conditions decline, this is the time to start planning your autumn to-do list. Doing so will ensure your plants stay healthy over the winter and into the spring. Here are some tasks to do before the ground freezes: Read more
Get Your Home Back to School Ready
Many of us are busy getting the kids ready with new clothes, school supplies, and more, but what about your home? Here are some of our tips for each room in your home to get back to school ready! Read more
Sage Creek’s public art
Public art is interwoven throughout Sage Creek to create a lasting impact to both its visitors and residents. It is used to enrich our streetscapes and is a powerful tool that can make a space exciting by creating new experiences. Read more
Scavenger hunt on the trails
Get on the trails this summer to enjoy the natural beauty that is woven throughout Sage Creek. Trails wind along our naturalized wetlands, which provide homes for a variety of prairie wildlife while creating serene settings where residents can slow down to escape the bustle of the city. Read more
Blow the whistle on thistle
Canada thistle is a perennial, noxious weed that has spear-like leaves with sharp barbs. This species has a deep and extensive root system that can rapidly grow back from even a small piece of root. Read more
Sage North: A New Chapter in Southeast Winnipeg
We’re excited to share that the spirit of Sage Creek is expanding! Located north of the Abinojii Mikanah extension, Sage North is a new community designed to carry forward the vibrant energy and thoughtful planning of Sage Creek—while offering something fresh for future homeowners. Servicing is now underway in Sage North, with Phase 1 bringing a variety of lot sizes and home styles to southeast Winnipeg. The community is bordered by Dawson Road to the north and Plessis Road to the east. Sage North will feature its own network of naturalized wetlands, trails and open green space—hallmarks of every Qualico [...]
How to navigate a roundabout
While driving in Sage Creek, 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. Read more
Preserving our greenspaces
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... Read more
Sage Creek’s commitment to Earth Day is every day
Sage Creek demonstrates the most current thinking on what makes a complete community thrive. 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 of Sage Creek to ensure it flourishes. Read more
What’s the scoop on dog poop?
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. Read more
