The Winkler Community Foundation has announced Heidi Braun as the 2026 recipient of the $30,000 Make It a Reality Award, presented through the Gordon Wiebe Education Fund. Established in 2015 following a $2.2 million gift from the estate of former pharmacist Gordon...
The Winkler Community Foundation is encouraging residents to take part in small acts of kindness this May after kicking off its annual “Pay It Forward May” campaign with a community BBQ. Community Development Coordinator Bev Wiebe says the initiative began right at...
The Winkler Community Foundation and Morden Area Foundation are once again encouraging residents to spread kindness throughout the month of May with the return of Pay It Forward May. Community Development Coordinator Bev Wiebe said the initiative has been running for...
A group of Grade 7 students from Winkler Elementary School is making a meaningful impact in their community, combining fundraising efforts with hands-on volunteer work at Central Station Community Centre. Through their Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program, 16 students...
This year, the Winkler Community Foundation will distribute over $162,000 to the community through its competitive grants, for which charities and non-profit organizations apply. Applications are open, but the deadline, April 15, is approaching....
On Tuesday, a special cheque presentation took place at Emerado Centennial School following an effort involving the entire student body. It was an experience that, thanks to the students’ enthusiasm, became more than the sum of its parts. Youth supporting the...
