Save our Island Meeting Thursday Night to be held at Centennial Hall at 7PM.

Centennial Hall is located North of the tracks at 601 Tupper St N.

Be sure to come and voice your opinions as this is about you !

Here are some talking points to get things going.

Island Park Concerns already voiced

1. Heritage aspect:
(a) Bridge – one of few remaining wooden bridges in continuous use
(b) race track – one of the oldest in Manitoba as well as one of the best in the country, with earth specially brought from Kentucky to be incorporated in laying of the track.
(c) uniqueness of a tranquil island and lake in the middle of our city

2. Effect on wildlife, deer, ducks geese

3. Instability of land for such a structure

4. Land not owned by city – must be leased

5. Limited access

6. Excessive costs due to # 3, 4, 5

7. Effect of traffic on Royal Rd. S, Crescent Rd and Broadway (5th St. E)