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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - Future Railside Courtyard Mayor Scott Gillingham, speaks at a special event marking the development of Railside housing near the Alloway Arch Thursday. The Forks holds a media event celebration at the Alloway Arch, marking the future centre courtyard of the new Railside at The Forks development. The event is the start of transforming surface parking lots into a dynamic, mixed-use neighbourhood featuring housing, retail, cultural spaces, and year-round public activity. Officials n attendance: Elder Barb Nepinak – Blessing Minister Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations Mayor Scott Gillingham, City of Winnipeg Sara Stasiuk, President & CEO, The Forks More info:mRailside is the first-ever residential development at The Forks, designed with the guiding principle of “More of The Forks.” The project will create a vibrant, pedestrian-focused community featuring a mix of housing, retail, and cultural amenities, anchored by public courtyards and sustainable design principles. Jan 14th, 2026