RM Sets Sights on Grand Opening for Giroux Heritage Park

Until next time, take care and keep your world spinning.

By Dan Guetre

The RM of Ste. Anne council has spent the past couple of years focusing on the park in one of their urban enclaves to make it more family friendly.

The small park in Giroux, official known now as the Giroux Heritage Park has received a facelift and the RM of Ste. Anne is planning a Grand Opening of the Park to be held on June 3 from 11am-2 pm. The public is invited.

“In 2022, fencing was installed to ensure safety along the rail line, lighting was added to the covered picnic area, and a new playground with an accessible swing, and associated landscaping was completed with an approximate total cost of $85,000,” said RM of Ste. Anne CAO Mike McLennan.

McLennan noted the cost for the project was largely offset by grants through CN Rail ($20,000) and the Building Sustainable Communities Program ($42,000).

“The new ice rink lights, as well as work on the