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Paint Night at the LTC: November 26

November 14, 2019

  • Are you interested in trying something new?
  • Do you like to meet new people?
  • Would you like to have fun while practicing your English outside of class?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Paint Night is for you!

On Tuesday, November 26, the Language Training Centre will host a Paint Night from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Room D. The very talented artist (and LTC student) Xavier, will help participants to create a beautiful painting that they can bring home at the end of the session.

  • No painting experience is necessary.
  • All supplies will be provided.
  • This activity is FREE!

Registration is required. Please visit Lauren (room 418) or Jillian (room 419) to register.

Santa Claus Parade: November 16

November 14, 2019

Are you looking for a fun, free, family-friendly activity to do this weekend? Why not head out to the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 16th?

The parade starts at 5:00 pm and follows a route along Portage Avenue. Click here to see a map of the parade route.

You can also attend a variety of activities such as a free concert and Santa’s workshop before the parade. For more information, click here.

Community Connections Club

November 7, 2019

Are you an LTC student who is interested in volunteering?

Do you need some help to find a volunteer opportunity in Winnipeg?

Would you like to earn a letter of participation that you can include in your portfolio?

If so, join Lauren and Jillian for Community Connections Club on Tuesday, November 12 at 12:00 or 3:00 in room 340.

No registration is required.

Welcome to the LTC News!

October 10, 2019

Hello LTC students,

Thanks for checking out the LTC News.

This is where you will find information about on- and off-campus activities, volunteer opportunities and free events.

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Have a great day,

Your Student Support Team

Free Activity for Student: Bowling

October 3, 2019

Join your Student Support team for a fun-filled evening of bowling on Friday, October 18th at Polo Park Bowling Lanes.

The activity is free and includes:

  • 2 hours of bowling (6:00PM-8:00PM)
  • Shoe rental
  • Pizza and beverages

Space is limited. Registration is required. Please visit Lauren (room 418) or Jillian (room 419) to register.

Registration begins on Monday, October 7th at 9:00AM.

Manyfest: September 6-8

September 4, 2019

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to celebrate downtown Winnipeg’s largest street festival! ManyFest will see an anticipated 50,000-plus people celebrating at Memorial and Broadway September 6-8, 2019.

There will be fun for all ages, including live musical performances, food truck wars and games for children.

For more information, click here.

Student Representative Wanted: LTC Health and Safety Committee

August 26, 2019

The LTC Health and Safety Committee meets quarterly (four times per year) to discuss health and safety concerns. The team consists of management, employee, and student representatives. Meetings are typically 2-hours long.

Students who are interested in careers in security or business in particular may gain valuable experience for their resume from being a part of this committee – although students from any field can benefit and are welcome.

Interested students should email Darka, DBurczynski@RRC.CA, and Sherry, slseymour@RRC.CA, including their class schedule. Deadline – September 10th.

Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

July 31, 2019

Free First Wednesday Evenings

The Museum offers free general admission on the first Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please note that the exhibition Mandela: Struggle for Freedom is not included in this special offer. The Level 1 Gallery is closed to visitors on free nights.

For more information, click here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Manyfest

July 19, 2019

Every year, on September long weekend, Broadway Avenue hosts one of the summer’s biggest events as 60,000+ Winnipeggers attend the popular street festival, ManyFest.

When:  Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Where: Broadway Avenue, downtown Winnipeg

Volunteers are needed to create a fun and safe festival experience.
For 12 hours of volunteering, you will receive:

  • 4 tickets to a Manitoba Moose hockey game
  • Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Manyfest Volunteer t-shirt
  • A fun-filled weekend of meeting people and helping your community celebrate!

Deadline to apply is August 5, 2019. Spots will be filled as applications are submitted, so apply early to secure your spot!

To apply click here.

Free Swimming at Unheated, Outdoor Pools

July 15, 2019

Are you looking to escape the heat this summer? Did you know that you can visit any City of Winnipeg unheated swimming pool for free?

For a list of participating pools, as well as additional information about each facility, click here.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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