Gimli council is inviting the public to a come-and-go session this Thursday evening to view council’s proposed master plan for the numerous trails located throughout the municipality.
“Whether you’re a frequent trail user or simply interested in improved connectivity throughout the municipality, your input is vital,” states a notice on the RM’s website.
The session will include presentation boards that will show “proposed phased trail and pathway implementation plans” and opportunities for residents to provide feedback on their preferred trails and improvements.
The municipality has about 15 trails that are used for a range of activities, including hiking, jogging, cycling, snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. The longest trail is Gimli Rail Trail, a 36-kilometre stretch along a former CPR line. The rail trail is off-limits to ATVs at present.
The RM’s Transportation Trails Advisory Committee had created an Active Trails Strategic Action Plan that was adopted by council in 2022 to enhance trails and support the health and wellbeing of the community.
It’s unclear whether that strategic plan informs council’s new proposed master plan.
Those who can’t attend the session will be able to see the presentation and “feedback opportunities” on the RM’s website, states the notice.
The event will take place on March 26 at the Gimli Recreation Centre (second floor) from 6 to 8 p.m.
