The BOLT: Custom LED Channel Letters on Pembina Highway

October 28, 2026

A blue lightning bolt and bright white lettering make a memorable combination, especially after dark.

At The BOLT Apartments, located at 2735 Pembina Highway in Winnipeg, the building's illuminated signage gives its name a clear identity against the dark brick exterior. Electra Sign Ltd. fabricated and installed the custom LED-lit channel letters, bringing the property's branding to life at the entrance.

A Sign That Fits the Building

The BOLT offers 181 contemporary rental units in a convenient south Winnipeg location, just 3 km from the University of Manitoba. With a range of suite layouts and amenities, the building is designed for students, young professionals and families looking for a comfortable place to call home.

The signage needed to be easy to recognize while fitting naturally into the building's modern architecture. The blue lightning bolt provides a distinctive graphic element, while the white lettering keeps the name clear and legible.

Face Lighting Meets Halo Illumination

The channel letters combine two lighting effects. White acrylic faces illuminate from the front, keeping the lettering bright and readable. White LEDs behind the clear backs also cast light onto the wall, creating a halo around each letter.

Black trim and returns give the lettering a defined edge, while mounting the letters 1.5 inches off the wall allows the halo effect to develop against the brick. Together, these details give the sign depth and a strong nighttime presence without making the design unnecessarily complicated.

The result is signage that works with the building's exterior during the day and becomes a prominent visual feature after dark.

Making the Entrance Recognizable

For a residential property, signage does more than display a name. It helps residents identify their building, gives visitors a clear point of reference and contributes to the property's overall identity.

The BOLT Apartments signage brings those practical and visual considerations together in a straightforward design that suits the property and its location along Pembina Highway.

The project is another example of Electra Sign Ltd.'s work fabricating and installing custom illuminated signage for businesses and properties across Winnipeg.

Looking for signage for your next project? Visit electrasign.com to see more of our work.

Medigas Manitoba LED Channel Letter Sign | Electra Sign Winnipeg

October 2, 2026

Some signage projects require a little more patience and problem-solving than others. Our work for Medigas Manitoba at Linden Ridge Shopping Centre in Winnipeg South was one of those projects.

The finished installation features illuminated channel letters, the distinctive green Medigas logo, and the tagline "Manitoba's CPAP Experts." While the completed sign looks straightforward from the parking lot, getting there involved some careful work behind the scenes.

Working Through the Details

The Medigas logo was the most intricate part of this project. Its many small green elements required additional attention during fabrication to maintain the appearance and proportions of the original design. Translating a detailed graphic into physical illuminated signage is not always as simple as scaling it up. Individual components, spacing, construction and lighting all need to work together.

Our team worked through those challenges during the build and installation, making sure the finished sign represented the Medigas identity properly.

The result is a clean, illuminated storefront sign that gives the business a clear presence both during the day and after dark.

A Manitoba Business with a Long History

Medigas Manitoba Ltd. is a locally owned and family-operated business that has been serving customers for more than 35 years.

The company specializes in respiratory care, CPAP supplies, sleep therapy, EMS and rehabilitative medicine. Its professional team includes people with backgrounds in respiratory therapy, nursing, sleep therapy and technical services.

For people managing sleep apnea or requiring respiratory equipment, having access to knowledgeable local support can make a real difference. Medigas also provides technical service and support for healthcare and clinic facilities.

It's a well-established Manitoba business with a focus on helping people find the equipment, products and assistance they need.

A Finished Sign We're Proud Of

The Medigas project was a good example of the care that goes into custom sign fabrication. The intricate logo presented a few challenges, but the team came through and the finished installation looks great.

We're pleased to have helped Medigas Manitoba establish its presence at Linden Ridge Shopping Centre and to see the finished signage representing a local business with such a long history in our community.

Project: Medigas Manitoba Ltd.
Location: Linden Ridge Shopping Centre, Winnipeg South, Manitoba
Sign Type: LED Illuminated Channel Letters and Custom Logo Signage
Fabrication and Installation: Electra Sign Ltd.

Visit Medigas Manitoba to learn more about its respiratory care and CPAP services.

See more of our commercial signage projects at electrasign.com.

Bass Pro Shops Pylon Signage in Winnipeg

September 11, 2026

Some Winnipeg businesses are familiar because of their location long before you think about their name. The Bass Pro Shops location at 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway is one of those places.

Previously operating as Cabela’s, the location is now home to Bass Pro Shops, bringing a familiar outdoor retail destination under a new name and identity. Bass Pro Shops describes the Winnipeg store as a destination for outdoor gear and experiences, with products for fishing, hunting, camping and other outdoor activities.

As part of the change, Electra Sign Ltd. fabricated and installed the illuminated pylon signage at the property. The main display features the Bass Pro Shops Outpost branding, with illuminated tenant panels positioned below.

Pylon signage has an important job at locations like this. It needs to be visible from the roadway, establish the identity of the property and remain effective throughout the day and into the evening. The illuminated elements are particularly noticeable after dark, giving the sign a strong presence along Sterling Lyon Parkway.

For Electra, this project was also a good example of the role signage plays when an established business changes its identity. The location was already familiar to Winnipeg customers, but the updated signage helps make the Bass Pro Shops name immediately recognizable.

The Winnipeg Bass Pro Shops is located at 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway, and remains part of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail network in Canada.

Project: Bass Pro Shops LED Lit Pylon Signage
Location: 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fabrication & Installation: Electra Sign Ltd.