The Forks Donates $900,000 in Management Services to Upper Fort Garry

Friends of Upper Fort Garry (FUFG) announced today that The Forks North  Portage Partnership will be providing a total of $900,000 in planning and  project management services over five years.    This commitment of $180,000 per year will cover operational expenses that  relate to planning, construction and administration of the Upper Fort Garry  interpretive park.  Mr…. Read More

Deadline Extended for Upper Fort Garry

Friends of Upper Fort Garry (FUFG) announced today that the City of  Winnipeg, with the agreement of Crystal Developers, has granted a  two year extension to their March 31, 2008 deadline. In Decemb er 2007, FUFG was given the deadline to raise  $10 million and to meet several other criteria. To date, $8.2 million  has… Read More

Manitoba Métis Federation Gives $1 Million to Upper Fort Garry

Today, the Friends of Upper Fort Garry announced that the Manitoba Métis  Federation is contributing $1 million to the  Create a Future for Upper Fort  Garry campaign.  This brings their publ ic fundraising total to $5.2 million.The gift, announced today by David Chartrand,  President of the Manitoba  Métis Federation, will go a long way towards… Read More

$3.5 million public campaign launched!

Today, the Friends of Upper Fort Garry announced the launch of a public fundraising campaign to generate $3.5 million by March 31, 2008. The funds will be us ed to reclaim and transform Upper Fort Garry into a world class heritage park and interpretive centre for all Manitobans and visitors. Dr. Jerry Gray, Chair of… Read More