The Warren Communities in Bloom committee is celebrating another successful year, earning a prestigious four-bloom rating at the 2025 Manitoba Communities in Bloom (MB CIB) conference held Oct. 4 in Gimli.
Now in its second year participating in the provincial program, the small but dedicated Warren committee has continued to grow community pride through beautification, environmental action, and collaboration.
“This year was a big one for us,” said chair Murray Scott. “Our committee may be small, but the impact on our community has been tremendous — from flowers and trees to new trails and partnerships.”
Throughout the summer, the committee continued its popular Yard of the Week program in July and August, recognizing residents who contribute to the community’s curb appeal. New this year, a Business of the Month award was added to engage local businesses and highlight their efforts in enhancing community pride.
Warren was also selected as one of 45 communities across Canada to receive Miracle-Gro prizes and signage — a recognition that further encouraged residents to participate in beautifying the town.
Communities in Bloom goes beyond flowers, and Warren’s committee proved it by securing 23 trees through the federal 2 Billion Trees Program. The trees were planted in Lions Park as part of a long-term effort to enhance green space and environmental sustainability.
In another major project, the committee successfully obtained a From the Ground Up grant in partnership with the LUD of Warren, the LUD Pedestrian Committee and the RM of Woodlands to build a new pedestrian trail extending from Invicta Street.
Warren’s four-bloom rating recognizes the committee’s work in beautification, environmental stewardship, heritage preservation and community involvement.
The provincial conference in Gimli — which also honoured communities including Portage la Prairie, Southport, Niverville, St. Jean Baptiste, Baldur and Gimli — emphasized that Communities in Bloom is about much more than flowers. Presentations covered environmental mitigation, heritage conservation and initiatives such as the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium and the Gimli Wetland Project.
Scott said the program has helped foster community collaboration and long-term planning.
“It’s about creating a sustainable, green, and welcoming community for generations to come,” he said. “We’re very thankful for the support from both the LUD and the RM in helping us achieve these goals.”
Since 1999, more than 70 Manitoba communities have participated in the MB CIB program, which encourages local governments, organizations and residents to work together toward creating clean, green and sustainable communities. Each community receives a detailed evaluation and bloom rating, recognizing achievements and offering constructive feedback.
This year’s special mention for Warren highlighted the Green Space Island for the Warren sign and planting areas — a visible example of the community’s ongoing commitment to beautification and environmental action.
Committee members include Murray Scott (chair), Judy Olson, Sandy Scott, Patricia Arbuckle and Alana Fehr.
