Parade of Homes | Spring 2025

HIGHLAND POINTE

“It’s a very walkable, friendly community, making it easy for people to be active." – MICHAEL CARRUTHERS, MANAGER OF LAND DEVELOPMENT, LADCO COMPANY

A fresh start in a new home, new community, the beginning of a new life: it’s an option that doesn’t need to feel out of reach. More and more new developments ensure that family-friendly housing options exist for all ages and demographics — from homeowners to renters ranging from single professionals to young couples, expanding families, seniors and multi-generational households.

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able to see a project come to life over time. “I like that I’m involved from beginning to end, from when we assemble the land, from the development approval process with the city, the sale and construction of the lot, from a basic idea to completion,” he says. Over the years, he’s witnessed this creative process come to fruition with Royalwood, South Pointe, Prairie Pointe and now Highland Pointe. “There are always a lot of challenges to face along the way,” he says, “but we have a great team at Ladco and the best homebuilders in the province — and, together, we always make it work.” More than 350 homes are now completed. Most are occupied and many more are under construction. “Highland Pointe is starting to take shape. We are seeing residents living in the area. We’ve serviced and sold Phase 1 and Phase 2. We are now into phases three and four,” Carruthers says.

ighland Pointe is one of Winnipeg’s fastest-growing master-planned, mixed-use

communities incorporating single-family and multi-family development. Highlights include abundant paved trails, professionally designed park spaces, ecologically conscious planning and modern home design. The latest offering from Ladco Company Limited is mindfully created to ensure that residents feel at home, whether inside or outside. Located in Northwest Winnipeg, Highland Pointe provides easy access to McPhillips Street, ample shopping options, Seven Oaks Hospital and the Perimeter Highway. It’s a short drive to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport and ideal for those working in the northwest part of the city. Michael Carruthers has been with Ladco Company Limited for almost 20 years. The manager of land development says his work is always interesting and fun. One of the aspects he appreciates most is being

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