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Jun 2013News & Updates from the park
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Jun 2013Pet Valu Rivergrove Fundraising Event – BBQ Party
Posted by Kilcona Park Dog Club / in Information /
Pet Valu (2595 Main St) (Rivergrove)
will be hosting a Pet Adoption Day!
June 23rd 11-4pm
BBQ,AUCTION, PRIZES, RAFFLES AND SO MUCH MORE..
ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE RESCUES IN ATTENDANCE
Full details in the link below:
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Jun 2013Firing up the Grill – The Best Fun’ Raiser Ever!
Posted by Kilcona Park Dog Club / in Information /
Firing up the Grill – The Best Fun’ Raiser Ever!
After a string of cold, rainy, windy weekends, a rare day of sunshine and warm weather drew thousands of people to Kilcona Park on Saturday.
The turnout was phenomenal and KPDC’S Spring BBQ was a huge success, a fun event for everyone, which significantly increased KPDC’s war chest for improvements to the off-leash area and drove membership sales through the roof.
Perfect Spring Day for a Party at Kilcona
Photo credit: Vince Pahkala Photography
A number of records were broken this year, including the amount of money raised through the sale of food, beverages, memberships, the newly-launched and very popular “I own a dog AND I vote”; and gaming. KPDC’s largest 50/50 pot ever was won by Toni Zacharias!
Blissfully soaking up the sunshine, dog owners, soccer and baseball players chowed down on Craig Handkamer and Kevin Gordon’s awesome quarter-pounders and JD Hogg’s famous custom-smoked, sausages and hotdogs all grilled to perfection.
North Kildonan City Councillor Jeff Browaty drops by for a Kilcona-smokie
Photo credit: Vince Pahkala Photography
It was doggy heaven, a day of special treats for man’s best friend as indulgent alphas like Bob Gray stopped by the serving table to pace a special order for his pack – three hotdogs loaded, hold the heat – and KPDC’s generous corporate sponsors and partners passed out goody bags and dog biscuits.
No matter what it is we want it!
Photo credit: Vince Pahkala
While people relaxed and visited, dogs did what dogs love to do – chase sticks, balls, Frisbees and each other, beg politely for a last bite of sausage or bun, or cunningly steal from the unwary. Thanks to all members who made the effort to keep their dog(s) away from the sports fields and in the off-leash area!
The God of Frolic
Photo credit: Vince Pahkala
It take a solid team of dedicated people working together to make the Spring BBQ a reality. KPDC volunteers spend month planning and organizing the event; they source and prepare the highest quality food products, recruit respected sponsors and partners; and provide friendly, attentive service at the event.
KPDC’s Board offers special thanks to the following people:
- Certified Food Handler Brenda Richer who volunteered her time and expertise to directing KPDC’s grill and food services operations to ensure compliance with Manitoba health regulations and public safety.
- Professional photographer Vince Pahkala for his wonderful work in capturing images and preserving memories – follow the link to KPDC’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kilcona-Park-Dog-Club/127398867334435
- Kilcona Park Foreman, Mark Storimans, Leslie Eng, Ron Gilkes and the rest of the staff who delivered extra picnic tables and litter baskets, and provided logistical support to the volunteers.
- KPDC team of volunteers
Stephan Hirsch
Toni Zacharias
Darren Zacharias
Phil Werbiski
Kevin Gordon
Beth Proven
Sasha Emric
Robyn Maharaj
Julie Johnson
Cory Nohlgren
Al Bartlett
KPDC Volunteers from L-R – Julie Johnson, Al Bartlett, Robyn Maharaj, and Kathleen Kirkman
KPDC Volunteers from L-R – Stefan Hirsch, Tanya Hirsch, and Toni Zacharias
KPDC received many compliments about our Platinum and Gold Corporate Sponsors, Event Sponsors and our Animal Welfare Partners who helped make this year’s party in the park such a success. We proudly salute you and thank you.
- Corporate Sponsors
Pet Valu – Reenders and Rivergrove locations
Sprockett’s Doggy Day Camp
JD Hogg Sausage Company
Walden Way Canine and Kitty Camp
Royal LePage
- Event Sponsors
North Kildona City Councillor Jeff Browaty
City Bread Co Ltd.
- Animal Welfare Partners
Winnipeg Humane Society
Canadian Animal Blood Bank
Winnipeg Animal Services
Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert
Manitoba Mutts
Darcy’s Arc
DREAM (Dog Rescue, Education and Advocacy of Manitoba)
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Jun 2013FOUND – Change purse at the BBQ
Posted by Kilcona Park Dog Club / in Information /
FOUND – Change purse at the KPDC Annual spring BBQ with cash and no ID.
If this is yours and you can describe it and tell me what’s in it call Jeff at 204-947-5315 or email marketing@kilconaparkdogclub.ca
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May 2013Kilcona’s Dog Community Acts to Stop Illegal Dumping
Posted by Kilcona Park Dog Club / in Information /
Kilcona’s Dog Community Acts to Stop Illegal Dumping
Kilcona dog owners are helping the Park Patrol crack down on illegal garbage dumping in the former “Leaf It With Us” depot at the west end of the parking lot. The depot, which recycled leaves and yard waste into a soil-like material, was closed last October with the introduction of Winnipeg’s new garbage and recycling collection system.
The closure of the “Leaf It” depot hasn’t stopped scofflaws, who continue to drop off bulky refuse like mattresses, furniture and toilets; and household garbage that includes rotten food, clothes; yard waste and recyclables. Some of the trash is coming from outside the city.
Abandoned garbage not only creates an eyesore, but by attracting rodents and firebugs, it also creates heath and fire risks. And in the end, all of us pay to have abandoned trash hauled away to Brady landfill.
Park Police have stepped up enforcement and are on the look-out for offenders. Officers who patrol the park on a daily basis have observed garbage-laden trucks enter the parking lot, only to circle it and leave when the driver spots the marked Park Patrol vehicle. New unmarked vehicles are being introduced to improve monitoring and enforcement.
One KPDC member, responding to the WINDOG Survey, says last year’s illegal dumping in Kilcona’s parking lot was “not only a concern, it was an outrage.”
“During the entire spring, summer and fall, illegal dumping of yard waste went on unabated. During most of the season, a sign displaying that the former leaf drop off area was CLOSED was totally ignored as vehicle after vehicle continually dropped of branches, leaves and grass during all hours of daylight. The worst offenders were the landscaping companies that would drop off an easy twelve to twenty large leaf bags loaded with grass cuttings.
As the temperature rose into the high twenties and low thirties during the summer, the rotting grass started cooking and the stink would permeate the parking and picnic table areas. Now that there was an unenforced dumping area in place, it didn’t take long for the lowlife to start dumping garbage and construction materials.
And these were no small piles…one grew to epic proportions and took up 14 parking spots during a high-use park period, and it was tough to find parking during those evenings. Every now and then, the City would have to bring in private contractors to remove the piles at taxpayers’ expense.”
This year the City is taking a zero tolerance approach to illegal garbage dumping. On Wednesday City Council approved tough new fines for illegal dumping.
The old fine for illegal dumping of a large load of garbage, furniture, car parts and appliances was $300. The new minimum fines, effective immediately, were increased to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for corporations.
The fine for illegal dumping of smaller amounts of garbage was raised to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for corporations.
It’s our park – help keep it clean and safe! If you see anyone illegally dumping garbage, record the vehicle plate number, a description of both the vehicle and the offender and report the incident to 311. A photograph helps. Ask the 311 operator for a reference number for the incident and ask to be kept informed.
If you’re reading this article and you’re one of the offenders, be forewarned – you will be reported!
