St Norbert Community Centre

The land on which the St. Norbert Community Centre is located was sold to the City of Winnipeg for nominal fee in 1940.  Joe Grandmont sold this land with a proviso that the land would always be used for community recreational purposes.

Shortly after the land was sold, a building from the corner of Marchand Road and Red River Drive was moved to the site to be used as a community hall.  Gradually a hockey rink and ball diamond were added. The original structure burnt down around 1950 and was replaced with the existing main structure where it stands today.  The hall was used for many recreational purposes including hall rentals, bingo and brownies (Girl Guides of Canada).

In 1977/78 the structure housing the change rooms and washrooms was built for the outdoor rink.  This was separate from the main hall. In 1985, an addition was built connecting the two buildings and allowing for expansion of the hall washrooms and canteen and a new meeting room. 

The arena was built in 1996 features the a viewing lounge, meeting rooms, canteen, 200’x85’ rink surface,  spectator seating, and dressing rooms.

Outdoor facilities include one outdoor rink, a large outdoor splash pad, a double tennis court, a baseball diamond, three mini-soccer pitches and ample green space.  

Since its inception, the SNCC has grown into a multi-faceted place of business, sport, recreation and community assembly.