News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

SKATES & BADGES MEET IN CENTRAL PARK   Wednesday, March 5, 2014     For Immediate Release   Winnipeg, MB –On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Central Park (Cumberland & Edmonton) theWinnipeg Police Service, Central Neighbourhoods Development Corporation and West End BIZ will facilitate a learn-to-skate event for inner-city youth and families. The 5th  annual "Skates and Badges" will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Skates will be available for use and members of theWPS Patrolmen Hockey Team will be on hand to help and encourage learners. Hot refreshments and hot dogs will be served. Everyone is welcome!   This is an opportunity to introduce a favourite Canadian outdoor winter activity, while building relations with community youth and residents.   Event partner Allan Wise of CNDC says, "This is the 5th year of the event which brings the local schools, agencies, businesses, and the police together.  This goes to show the ongoing commitment by the local stakeholders to the central neighbourhoods where we work, live and play."   Central Park, a historic part of the West End, saw a multi-million dollar renovation over the last couple of years. Winter sports facilities were incorporated into the park's redesign. The park has been embraced by the community and is now a well-used and appreciated recreation facility year round.   Skates & Badges would not be possible without the contributions of our partner organizations, businesses, individuals and volunteers that stepped forward to make it happen and we gratefully acknowledge their generosity.   - 30 -     Members of the media are invited to attend. For further information, or to arrange interviews/photo opportunities please contact: CNDC Allan Wise at 204-954-3860 ext. 222 WPS Jason Michalyshen at 204-986-3061   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.