The following update is being shared with all staff and students:

Power remains out at RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus due to a Manitoba Hydro power outage issue affecting the surrounding areas. We have made the difficult decision to cancel afternoon classes as a result of this MB Hydro power issue.

We remain in contact with Manitoba Hydro for updates and they advised the resumption of power is longer than originally anticipated with return to power at approximately 1:00pm or later. We remain hopeful for the delivery of evening classes. We will provide an update to the College community at 3:00pm regarding the delivery of evening classes.

If you are currently on campus, we ask that you make arrangements to depart and work or study from an alternate location for the rest of the day. Please do not use the elevator and you need assistance or support, please visit the Security Services team in the C Building.

We recognize that this disruption is frustrating for students, staff and faculty and we appreciate your understanding as we provide updates as quickly as we can with the information Manitoba Hydro makes available to us.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The following update is being shared with all staff and students

Due to a Manitoba Hydro power outage affecting RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus (NDC) and the surrounding area all morning classes at NDC  will be cancelled until 12pm. We are currently waiting for Manitoba Hydro to confirm when they anticipate the power will return.

We will provide an update at 9:30am to the College community to keep you updated on Hydro’s progress to restore power.

We anticipate a resumption of in-person classes beginning at 12:00pm.

The Notre Dame Campus remains open and if you are already on Campus, please do not use the elevator. If you need assistance or support, please visit the Security Services team in the C Building.

Staff at NDC should work directly with their Manager to determine work arrangements during the power outage.

All other RRC Polytech Campuses are unaffected by this outage and will maintain regular operations and activities.

The Facility Management team is working quickly to address a system issue that is affecting backup power that operates emergency lighting in the classrooms, corridors and stairwells of the Adelaide Building at the Roblin Centre. This issue is isolated to the Adelaide Building; all other emergency lighting at the Roblin Centre has not been affected. 

There is no impact to regular day-to-day operations at the Roblin Centre. The campus is safe, and our alarm systems are not affected by this issue. 

However, in the event there is a power outage, emergency lighting and the lighting on the bridge to Manitou a bi Bii daziigae will not operate.   

A temporary solution is being installed today that will improve emergency lighting in the Adelaide Building in the event of a power outage.  

In the event of a power outage, all staff and students in the Adelaide Building must follow these evacuation protocols:  

• Only use stairwells in the Adelaide Building when the emergency lighting is engaged. If lighting is not activated, proceed to the nearest exit.  
• Calmly and in an orderly fashion, travel to either the second or ground floor, and exit via the Atrium in the Roblin Centre. 
• Security will be on-site waiting to provide you with further directions 

If you have any questions or need further information about how to properly evacuate the Adelaide Building during a power outage please contact Safety, Security and Health Services at safety@rrc.ca or visit the Security Team in the Atrium at the Roblin Centre.  

Once a permanent repair is in place we provide an update through staff and student news. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.  

Jodi Pluchinski 
Director, Safety, Health and Security Services 

Dave Cushnie 
Director, Facility Management 

The Manitoba Hydro power outage impacting RRC Polytech’s Notre Dame Campus has been resolved and power is now restored.

We will move forward with the resumption of all classes as planned at 11:00am.

If you have any questions or concerns about your class, please contact your instructor.

Staff can continue to work with their manager to determine a plan for work for the rest of the day.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we awaited the restoration of power.

Over the summer, the Facility Management team made important repairs and updates to the West Zone parking lot at the Notre Dame Campus. While this project is nearly complete, we want to provide an update on what to expect when arriving on Campus for the first few weeks of the academic term while we complete this important work for the RRC Polytech parking community who uses the West zone.

Beginning on Monday, August 26, the West Zone Entrance 4 (Notre Dame Avenue/Lorimer Lane) will remain temporarily closed for repairs until September 3, 2024.

Entering West Lots:

During this period, a temporary gravel roadway and access ramp (East of Lorimer Lane) will be established, serving as an inbound one-way access point to the West parking lots. Barriers will be placed along sidewalks and pathways to alert pedestrians of the change in vehicle traffic location, and a flag person will be stationed at the entrance throughout the week.

Exiting West Lots:

Exits from the College will be routed through the northeast corner of Didcote Drive or Buhr Blvd.

Facility Management will install large signs at entrance and exit points to guide parkers accessing and exiting the West Lots.

View PDF map of alternate access and exit routes.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these repairs to the West Zone.

Please take care when entering and exiting campus, adhere to all signage and barriers, and drive cautiously as everyone navigates these temporary changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact facilitymanagement@rrc.ca.

Please be advised that starting on Monday, May 27, 2024, Facility Management will be conducting repairs and updates to the bus loop at the Notre Dame Campus. The bus loop entrance will re-open at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024.

During the closure, please access the South lot via Entrance 2 off of Notre Dame Avenue. Please check the Marcom blog for the latest news on the bus loop closure. Facilities will also be putting up large signs at Entrance 2 to assist parkers looking to access the South lot. 

View the map of alternate routes.

Please take care when entering campus, avoiding the active construction site, and adhering to all signage and barriers. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact facilitymanagement@rrc.ca.

We’re providing an update and clarity around the campus alert just issued, and to advise the college regarding a Manitoba Hydro Issue in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.

First, please disregard the alert. There are no issues at the Notre Dame Campus and we are operating normally. 

A system error in our campus alerting system generated the announcement and it was sent in error. 

We apologize for any stress or confusion that resulted from this system issue. 

Manitoba Hydro Issue in the Exchange District 

Manitoba Hydro is responding to an underground equipment fire that is impacting power in the downtown area. At this time there is no impact to business operations and we will keep you updated as needed.

Blowing snow conditions are having an impact on road conditions throughout the province. Several school divisions are closed.

Winnipeg campuses remain open and will operate as usual and please use caution while commuting.

RRC Polytech’s regional campuses will be operating as follows:

• Portage Campus is open and classes will continue in-person.
• Stevenson Southport and Stevenson Winnipeg Campuses are open with classes in-person.
• Interlake Campuses are closed and classes will be moved to online delivery.
• Winker Campus is open and classes will continue in-person.
• Steinbach Campus is closed and classes will be moved to online delivery.
• Arborg LTC is open and classes will continue in-person.
• Steinbach LTC is closed and classes will be moved to online delivery.

For those driving both inside and outside of Winnipeg, please drive with caution and adjust to weather conditions.

If you cannot make it to classes or work safely due to unsafe road conditions, please work with your instructor or supervisor directly.

This week, you’ll notice stickers with QR codes being added to the doorways of most spaces across RRC Polytech-owned campuses. These QR codes are part of the College’s Hazardous Materials Inventory System (HMIS), used by Facilities Management and on-site contractors.

By scanning the QR code, our Facilities team and contractors have access to important information through the HMIS, prior to beginning any repairs or renovations in a space.

Presently, the QR codes identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in a given space. The information provided through the HMIS is in addition to the robust asbestos management program and procedures already in place at RRC Polytech.

Prior to 1990, asbestos was used in several different building materials in many public spaces in Manitoba. As the majority of RRC Polytech’s buildings pre-date 1990, some spaces inevitably have ACM, as do numerous buildings and homes across the province.

While the notion that a hazardous material is present in a space may seem unsettling, there is no risk posed to staff, students and/or visitors who are occupying the space. All ACM on RRC Polytech campuses are regularly inspected to ensure they remain encapsulated in a manner that prevents any asbestos fibers from becoming airborne and posing risk to occupants.

At RRC Polytech, we are committed to keeping you informed and updated on College-wide operations. For further information about the HMIS QR codes, please see the frequently asked questions, below, or contact Safety, Health and Security Services at safety@rrc.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Update: the bus loop closure has been extended until Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 p.m.

The Notre Dame Campus bus loop will be closed for maintenance starting Monday, May 15, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., with service being restored Monday, May 29 by 6:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to allow for upgrades to campus roadways. 

During the closure all buses will stop at Westbound Notre Dame Ave. at Sherwin Rd. (Stop #20039), south of the South parking lot.

Vehicle access to the South Parking Lot and for daycare drop off/pickup will be redirected to Angood Avenue via the 2 East Entrance.

Accessible entrances are available at the East side of Building A, the West entrance of the South Gym or via the Skilled Trades and Technology Centre (T Building).

Signage will be posted. Please refer to the campus map, below:

If you have any questions about construction, please contact Matthew Crockett at 204.260.9916 or mcrockett@rrc.ca. For questions about parking, call 204.632.3755 or visit rrc.ca/parking.