http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp River Trail Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:00:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Unfortunately, we will not be able to go further west past Hugo Street this year.  For those River Trailers that live in the area west of Hugo, I know the ice looks beautiful to skate on, but the ice-auger tells a different story. When the Assiniboine River opened up in January, ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=124 Some of you may be wondering where the “Love Shack” at The Historic Port went this year. Unfortunately the Love Shack didn’t make it off the river in time last season. The water levels were rising at 2 inches per hour and the crane needed to move it to higher ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=117 Welcome back to the Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail Blog. Here are some photos and updates of the ACURT  we’ve taken since we started up back in December. At the beginning of the season the ice was thin and unpredictable. Pictured above is myself wearing a life jacket, and towing a ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=111 The Forks, Winnipeg – This year the humble warming hut will be elevated to a whole new level with an inaugural art and architecture exposition on Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail. The Warming Hut: An Art +Architecture Exposition on Ice has just completed its preliminary design phase. Five teams, each ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=105 River Trailer, David Greenwood shut the trail down with the last skate of the season. Greenwood has a whopping 42 skating days under his blades this winter. http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=87 I wanted to devote this Blog entry to some River Trail heroes; those notable River Trailers who have gone the extra mile to make this public space enjoyable for all! The Zubrack Family The Zubracks live in St. James close to Assiniboine Park. Every meter we’ve taken towards the park has been ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=82 The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail closed from Hugo to Assiniboine Park last week and the river trail crew has been pulled over by citizens inquiring; "Why can’t you open the trail again, just scrape it with the zamboni"! Ahhh, if it were only that easy… We feel we owe all of you concerned ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=75 The Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail is one of the best places to enjoy time with a K9 companion.Unfortunately the warm temperatures and rain left more than rough skating conditions on the River Trail. Many "presents" previously hidden under a thin layer of snow are now visible, exposing the irresponsible ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=72 Tutu-wearing ape leads parade to celebrate completion of River TrailOn February 1,2009, Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail users skated along to the hip-hop beats of DJ Hunnicut and Co-op.  Winnipeg Harbour Patrol leading the parade in their ATVs. A motley mix of River Trail equipment, cyclists, skaters, the zamboni, and a ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=71 Sunday January 25, 2009 On a frosty Sunday afternoon against strong westerly winds, the Zamboni made a historic pass on the trail section between Omand’s Creek and Assiniboine Park.   Area residents gathered throwing flowers, and spraying champagne as the zamboni shaved the lumpy sections smooth for skaters. Bourkevale Community Club members marveled ... http://www.rivertrail.ca/wp/?p=57