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November 4, 2003
The City of Winnipeg
Department of Environmental Planning
100 Main Street Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 1A5
(Mr. I. Torry Phone 985-5165)
File No: EP 7.10c
September 29, 1975
Mrs. F. Riley
Communications Clerk
St. Vital Community Committee,
604 St. Mary's Rd. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3L5
Dear Mrs. Riley,
Research studies by the Urban Design Section of
the Seine River Task Force have revealed a site of considerable
historic significance north of John Bruce Road and west of the
Seine River. Perusal of detailed topographic maps and other plans
dating to the mid-1800's indicate many conditions of man-made
rather than natural origin indicating the presence of the last
grist (and carding or stamping) mill of Louis Riel Sr., one of
the three believed to have existed on the Seine River.
Several field trips to the area, latterly accompanied
buy Mr. Marius Benoist, curator of the Musée de St. Boniface,
Mr. Alec Mackay, a historic researcher on western Canadian grist
mills and Mr. Geo. Lalor, a Riel family researcher, tend to confirm
earlier revelations. Mr. McFarlane, the Province of Manitoba Archivist,
has been contacted and a field trip to the site is planned for
October 1st to gain further confirmation.
Presently demolitions are underway on old farm buildings
near the site (believed to have been constructed by descendents
of Louis Riel) in preparation for the construction of a senior
citizens home. Much of the area bounded by John Bruce Road, Richfield
Avenue, Seine River and St. Anne's Road is currently under development
pressure. This area is situated on River Lots 50 and 51, owned
in the 1800's by Louis Riel Sr. and Jr. If this historic mill,
millpond and homestead is to be preserved, prompt action will
be required in terms of:
1. An immediate building freeze on all areas indicated for
minimum or maximum property acquisition;
2. Acquisition of land (indicated on the accompanying maps)
by the city and an eventual cost-sharing arrangement, regarding
the acquisition, between the three levels of government;
To be logically followed, as funds allow, by:
3. Archeological exploration of all sites on the designated
properties by such offices as:
a) Provincial archivist,
b) Departments of Anthropology and Geography-
University of Winnipeg,
University of Manitoba;
4. Possible reconstruction of Riel's mill, millpond and homestead;
5. Establishment of a Riel Historic Park and Interpretive Centre.
Future contacts with Mr. Benoist and Mr. McFarlane
will reveal where and whether funds from historic sites land acquisition
and development can and will be made available from provincial
and Federal government levels.
In view of the historical significance of the Seine
River, it is recommended that your committee recommend that:
1. The Land Surveys and Real Estate Department commence negotiations
concerning the acquisition of the following properties (as illustrated
on the Plan dated September 24, 1975):
a) the most easterly 100 feet, measured perpendicularly
to the western edge of the Seine River, of Lot 4, Plan 6213;
b) all of River Lot 49 lying east of a line 200 feet east of
and paralleling the eat edge of St. Anne's Road;
c) all of River Lot 50 lying north and east of the proposed
senior citizens housing project, excepting there about a parcel
described as being 200 feet in depth, east of and paralleling
St. Anne's Rd., for a distance of 110 feet south of the northern
limit of River Lot 50.
2. The Commissioner of Environment advise the Building Permits
Branch of the Department of Environmental Planning not to issue
any building permits, in accordance with Section 607 (1) of
the City of Winnipeg Act, on Lot 4, Plan 6213, River Lots 49
and 50 in the community of St. Vital; and,
3. The Committee on Environment confirm the withholding of
any building permits on the above-mentioned properties at its
next regular meeting.
Yours truly,
J. Irwin Torry
District Planner
Ed Letinsky,
Chairman Seine River Task Force
Ralph C. Baker
Recreation Planner
IT/dh
Encl.
cc/St. Vital Resident Advisory Group
The City of Winnipeg
Community of St. Vital
604 St. Mary's Rd. Winnipeg Manitoba R2M 3L5
October 16, 1975
Mr. I. Torry
District Planner,
Planning Division,
100 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5
Dear Sir,
Re: Historical Site - Louis Riel Sr. Mill on
Seine River
With reference to your letter of September 29th,
1975, re the above the St. Vital Community Committee discussed
this matter at their meeting of October 6th, and concurred
with your recommendation as follows:
1. The Land Surveys and Real Estate Department commence
negotiations concerning the acquisition of the following properties
(as illustrated on the Plan dated September 24, 1975):
a) the most easterly 100 feet, measured perpendicularly
to the western edge of the Seine River, of Lot 4, Plan 6213;
b) all of River Lot 49 lying east of a line 200 feet east
of and paralleling St. Anne's Road;
c) all of River Lot 50 lying north and east of the
proposed senior citizens housing project, excepting thereout
a parcel described as being 200 feet in depth, east of and
paralleling St. Anne's Rd., for a distance of 110 feet south
of the northern limit of River Lot 50.
2. The Commissioner of Environment advise the Building Permits
Branch of the Department of Environmental Planning not to issue
any building permits, in accordance with Section 607 (1)
of the City of Winnipeg Act, on Lot 4, Plan 6213, River Lots
49 and 50 in the community of St. Vital; and,
3. The Committee on Environment confirms the withholding of
any building permits on the above-mentioned properties at its
next regular meeting.
They also wish to offer assistance in this project
and feel that markers should be placed on any site of historical
significance.
Yours very truly,
(Mrs.) F. Riley,
Communications Clerk
FR/jla
c.c. Mr. E. Letinsky,
Planning Division,
100 Main Street.
Mr. R. Baker,
Planning Division,
100 Main Street
To the Chairman and Members of the Committee
of Environment
File No.: 7.10c St.Vital
Date: October 29, 1975
Re: Historical Site - Louis Riel Sr. Mill on
the Seine River Between Richfield Avenue and the Proposed Senior
Citizen's Home
Attached for your consideration is a report which
was submitted to the St. Vital Community Committee at its meeting
of October 6th, 1975. The Committee after discussing the matter
concurred with the recommendations presented by the Department
of Environmental Planning (copy enclosed).
In view of the historical significance of the
Seine River, it is recommended that your committee concur with
the recommendations of the committee and recommend that:
1. The Land Surveys and Real Estate Department commence
negotiations concerning the acquisition of the following properties
(as illustrated on the Plan dated September 24, 1975):
a) the most easterly 100 feet, measured perpendicularly to
the western edge of the Seine River, of Lot 4, Plan 6213;
b) all of River Lot 49 lying east of a line 200 feet east
of and paralleling St. Anne's Road;
c) all of River Lot 50 lying north and east of the
proposed senior citizens housing project, excepting thereout
a parcel described as being 200 feet in depth, east of and
paralleling St. Anne's Rd., for a distance of 110 feet south
of the northern limit of River Lot 50.
2. The Commissioners of Environment advise the Building
Permits Branch of the Department of Environmental Planning not
to issue any building permits, in accordance with Section
607 (1) of the City of Winnipeg Act, on Lot 4, Plan 6213, River
Lots 49 and 50 in the community of St. Vital; and,
3. The Committee on Environment confirms the withholding
of any building permits on the above-mentioned properties
at its next regular meeting.
R.P. Darka
Director of Environmental Planning
David G. Henderson
Commissioner of Environment
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Conserving Heritage Assets
5B-01 Commit to Heritage Conservation
The City shall commit to heritage conservation by:
i) promoting the long-term conservation of heritage assets
through the use of incentives, protective designation, and
enforcement of regulations;
ii) integrating heritage conservation into the broader context
of community planning and decision-making; and
iii) supporting the implementation of heritage resource education
programming in partnership with key stakeholders.
5B-02 Protect Heritage Resources
The City shall protect its heritage resources by:
i) establishing and maintaining a buildings list under which
significant heritage buildings or structures are protected
from demolition;
ii) establishing heritage conservation areas including heritage
landscapes and streetscapes in order to promote the restoration,
revitalization, and protection of these environments;
iii) establishing and maintaining an inventory of archeological
resources and guidelines for the excavation and protection
of these resources; and
iv) developing an ongoing, city-wide management system which
secures existing archives and identities and retains essential
contemporary documents and databases for future reference
and research
5B-03 Develop and Implement Heritage Conservation
Plans
The City shall develop and implement heritage conservation
plans by:
i) seeking comprehensive solutions to heritage conservation
in consultation with other levels of government, the heritage
community, the private sector; and
ii) proposing and implementing measures for acquiring, financing,
reusing, and maintaining heritage resources.
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