Buckets & Borders has announced the official grand opening of The Northwood Project, taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Northwood Community Centre, 1415 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg. The event will celebrate the unveiling of a brand new basketball court, located adjacent to Sisler High School.
The day will feature a full schedule of free community activities, including:
- 11:00 am – Free youth programming and opening remarks
- 12:00 pm – Food trucks open
- 12:30 pm – Three-point competition, games, and giveaways
- 2:00 pm – Community All-Star Game
- 3:00 pm – Event wrap-up and open pick-up games
Additional attractions include a youth camp, DJ, prizes, Buckets & Borders merchandise tent, and open basketball play for all ages.
This community project has been made possible through the support of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, Telpay, Payworks, Urban Systems Foundation, Leopold’s Tavern, Basketball Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, Zueike, Warriorz Basketball, Saint, and other partners.
For more information on The Northwood Project and Buckets & Borders, visit their social media channels.
