The following message was sent to all staff and students from Giselle Martel, VP Finance and Administration:
In response to the ongoing province-wide state of emergency due to wildfires impacting communities across Manitoba, RRC Polytech is working in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to support emergency relief efforts across Manitoba.
Beginning tomorrow, August 14, 2025, several spaces at the Notre Dame Campus are being activated as a temporary site to host 100 Canadian Red Cross volunteers. These volunteers have come from across the country and are playing a vital role in providing aid and support to communities and evacuees affected by the wildfires.
Please note the following areas that will be closed to staff and students during this time to support the Canadian Red Cross volunteers (August 14, 2025 until August 31, 2025):
- The South Gym (including the walking track, changing rooms, washrooms and locker areas).
- The North Gym Women's Student Locker Room area.
- Please note the Women's Staff Locker Room area will be available to staff and students during this time.
- Three classroom spaces that are not currently in use by the Polytech community.
We are proud to continue to offer our spaces and support, and to contribute to this important humanitarian effort. We also thank areas from across the Polytech who have mobilized quickly to help make this happen.
We will provide updates as required on the status of the volunteer shelter site and share ways you may be able to welcome the volunteers or support them during their stay through Staff and Student News and LEARN updates.
We are committed to working closely with the Red Cross to ensure minimal disruption to campus operations and to maintain a safe environment for all. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation as we make space available for this critical need.
If you have any questions or require support, please contact safety@rrc.ca
Thank you for your continued compassion and community spirit.
