Building for Waverley’s future

Waverley

Summer is one of my favourite times of year in Waverley. As families enjoy time outdoors, students celebrate another successful school year, and neighbours gather at parks and community events, it is also a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we are making together and the work still ahead.

One exciting milestone this summer is the groundbreaking of a new Kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Prairie Pointe. As our communities continue to grow, so does the need for schools and childcare spaces close to home. This new dual-track French and English school will create space for hundreds of students while also including a childcare centre that will support local families. It is an investment not only in education, but in the future of our community and the next generation of Manitobans.

We are also continuing to make important progress in health care. Two years ago, our government committed to rebuilding the health care system and strengthening access to care. Since then, over 4,000 net new health care workers have joined the front lines, helping provide better care for Manitobans when and where they need it.

That progress is making it possible to move forward with another major commitment: the construction of a new emergency room at Victoria Hospital. For years, families in South Winnipeg have had to travel farther during emergencies after the local ER was closed. The new Victoria ER will help restore access to care closer to home while creating more capacity across the health-care system. It will also include important services such as the new Manitoba Menopause Clinic and the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre. There is still more work to do, but these are meaningful steps toward a stronger health-care system for everyone.

While the Legislature may be adjourned for the summer, the work of representing our community never stops. Over the coming months, I will continue meeting residents where they are, attending community events, and knocking on doors throughout Waverley to hear directly about the issues that matter most to you. Those conversations help guide the work we do and ensure your voice is heard.

Whether we are building new schools, strengthening health care, or investing in growing communities like Waverley, our government remains focused on making life better for Manitobans. I look forward to connecting with many of you throughout the summer and continuing to work together to build an even stronger community.

My team and I are always happy to help and look forward to hearing from you. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. You can reach us by phone at 204-615-1925 or by email at david.pankratz@yourmanitoba.ca