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being involved,” said Bernie Chrisp, president of Giesbrecht said this particular project has been a
Brandon Riverbank Inc. “We want to thank the folks special one for her, and she has been struck by the
that have donated already, the businesses and also community partnerships and support.
the local people in Brandon and Westman, it’s nice to “It’s by working together and continuing to work
see that its happening and moving along.” together that you guys are going to really achieve
The long-term vision for the area is to create a this,” she said. “It was really a pleasure to have
robust green space, which will become the heart of committed leadership and city buy-in of the project,
the community. and I hope that continues.”
“It will create reconnection to nature, for members Other components planned include Assiniboine
of our community and people throughout the entire Cove, which will transform existing wetlands into an
region,” MacDonald said. “I just see that it would interactive outdoor classroom. There are plans for a
create a space that everyone can access. The new safe, area to launch canoes and kayaks.
riverbank to me, is an equalizer … regardless of your The master plan also includes the creation of Peter
age, your background, your socioeconomic status or Sawatzky Sculpture Park near the corner of 18th
where you live in our community, you can come here Street and Kirkcaldy Drive.
and enjoy the space.” “There will be lots of changes, lots of

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