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Sage Creek offers something to suit every taste, with a variety of housing options and a bustling commercial area that continues to grow. More businesses will soon be added to the commercial portion of the community, known as the Village Centre, which continues to expand. This lively hub is part of what makes Sage Creek such a unique area of the city, where residents can enjoy everything they need right within their own neighbourhood. Already, the commercial zone includes a gas station and grocery store, as well as an impressive selection of restaurants, services and retail shops. Coming soon, La Salle Insurance will set up shop in Sage Creek to add another insurance option to the area. Other new businesses will include Empty Cup Collective coffee shop and Za Pizza Bistro. A sweet addition coming soon is Charito Bakery and Pastry, which plans to open in December. "The community of Sage Creek will have easy access to new world types of artisan breads with a unique taste," says Charito's general manager Raul Armando Sanchez Plasencia, a third-generation baker who moved to Winnipeg from Ecuador in 2018. "We will offer products that the people of Winnipeg only can find if they visit our small towns in Ecuador. Moreover, we will offer an abundance of new products." As the commercial hub for the community continues to fill up, anticipation also builds for the final residential phase of the community, Phase 10. "It's bittersweet to see us getting to the final phase, as developing Sage Creek has been an amazing journey," says Tara Reid, sales and development manager for Qualico Communities. "Phase 10 is a large area so it will take a number of years to complete, but we are nearing the end of development." Site work will begin this fall and winter for some of the underground services, and roadwork will finish up next spring and summer. The first lots of Phase 10 are expected to be ready by summer 2022. Adding to the excitement, the balance of Phase 9A is now serviced and a selection of new lots will be ready for release this fall. "This exciting phase includes a variety of product types for both the custom and premium builders, including lake walkout lots, lots backing the naturalized Hydro Corridor, laned lots as well as Sage Creek's first duplex lots. This will be a very architecturally appealing area," she says. "In addition, the final piece of Phase 9B in the southeast corner of the community has also been serviced and the premium builders are already selling on Snowy Owl Crescent." Sage Creek is a truly complete community that offers something for everyone, Reid adds. "From the diversity in housing styles to the amenities in the growing Village Centre to the parks, pathways and open spaces," she says. "Sage Creek is a great place to call home." SAGE CREEK IS A TRULY COMPLETE COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. POH SAGE CREEK LAUNCHES FINAL PHASE By Jennifer McFee QUALICO COMMUNITIES — SAGE CREEK Parade of Homes FALL 2021 61

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