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Here’s a list of what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving Monday, October 14, 2013. Happy Turkey Day and have a great October Long Weekend!!

[quote]The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving can be traced to the French settlers who came to New France with explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early 17th century, who also took to celebrating their successful harvests. The French settlers in the area typically had feasts at the end of the harvest season and continued throughout the winter season, even sharing their food with the indigenous peoples of the area. Champlain had also proposed for the creation of the Order of Good Cheer in 1606.

As many more settlers arrived in Canada, more celebrations of good harvest became common. New immigrants into the country, such as the Irish, Scottish and Germans, would also add their own traditions to the harvest celebrations. Most of the U.S. aspects of Thanksgiving (such as the turkey) were incorporated when United Empire Loyalists began to flee from the United States during the American Revolution and settled in Canada.[endquote]

Shopping Malls

St. Vital Centre: October 14: Open 11:00am – 6:00pm
Kildonan Place: October 14: Open 11:00am – 6:00pm
Polo Park Shopping Centre: October 14: Open 11:00am – 6:00pm

All civic offices are closed on Monday, October 14, 2013.

Recycling/Garbage Collection

Single-family homes
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normal those residents with Monday as their weekly cart collection day.
To find your recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days:

Multi-family apartments
Recycling and garbage collection will continue as normally scheduled.

Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill)

Saturday, October 12 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 14 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Recycling/Garbage Collection Calendar and more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility can be found at City of Winnipeg – Water and Waste or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Winnipeg Transit

On Monday, October 14, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

For route and schedule information, visit Winnipeg Transit or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Leisure Centres

All Leisure Centres will be closed on Monday, October 14.
Regular hours are in effect for Leisure Centres on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13.
For more information on all other Leisure Centres please see the Leisure Guide, or visit City of Winnipeg – Leisure Centres or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Swimming Pools

All City of Winnipeg indoor swimming pools will be closed on Monday, October 14 with the exception of Pan Am Pool and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.

Pan Am Pool will be open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex will be open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Regular hours are in effect for all indoor pools on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13.

For more information on City of Winnipeg swimming pools, visit City of Winnipeg – Indoor Pools or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Libraries

All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 14.

Online services, including catalogue searches, requests/renewals, databases, and eBooks are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Library

Animal Services Agency

Hours of operation for the Animal Services Agency during the Thanksgiving long weekend are as follows:

Friday, October 11 Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 Regular hours – 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 14 Closed
Tuesday, October 15 Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency, including how to purchase or renew your dog license online and a list of dogs available for adoption, visit City of Winnipeg – Animal Services

Citizens can also contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at311@winnipeg.ca for Animal Services information.

Cemeteries

Cemetery grounds at Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona Cemeteries will be open for visitation from dawn till dusk over the Thanksgiving long weekend including Monday, October 14.

Cemetery offices will be closed on Monday, October 14.

For more information on City cemeteries, visit City of Winnipeg – Cemeteries or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Winnipeg Parking Authority

Hours of operation for the Winnipeg Parking Authority during the Labour Day long weekend are as follows:

Friday, October 11 Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 Closed
Sunday, October 13 Closed Sundays
Monday, October 14 Closed
Tuesday, October 15 Regular hours – 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the Winnipeg Parking Authority, including how to pay a parking ticket online or by phone, please visit The Parking Store or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca

Golf Courses

Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park Golf Courses will be open throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend including Monday, October 14.
Crescent Drive Golf Course is closed for the season.
Reservation Information

Harbour View Golf Course & Recreation Complex – 1867 Springfield Road

  • Reservations can be made by calling 204-222-2751

John Blumberg Golf Course – 4540 Portage Avenue

Kildonan Park Golf Course – 2021 Main Street

  • Reservations can be made by using the online reservation system at www.drivetheball.comor contacting 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at311@winnipeg.ca
  • Reservations can also be made by contacting the clubhouse directly at 204-986-5679.

Windsor Park Golf Course – 10 Des Meurons Street

 

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