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Bryson Penner earns Katie Cares scholarship inspired by childhood experience
For Bryson Penner, receiving the 2026 Kaitlyn Marie Reimer Scholarship was about far more than financial support for post-secondary education. The Garden Valley Collegiate graduate was recently named the fifth recipient of the annual scholarship, awarded through Katie...
RCU Aquatic Centre uses grant for new accessibility equipment
Just in time for a southern Manitoba summer, the RCU Aquatic Centre received a grant from the Winkler Community Foundation to help make swimming more accessible in Winkler. Meg Dias, the city's recreation programmer, said part of the $3,000 grant went toward updating...
Winkler Community Foundation awards nearly $256,000 through 40 grants
The Winkler Community Foundation is distributing more than a quarter-million dollars to local organizations this year, supporting projects ranging from health-care equipment and recreation infrastructure to education spaces and cultural initiatives. A total of...
‘They really helped me a lot’: WES students give back to Central Station
Winkler Elementary students involved in the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) exploratory program recently presented a donation of $942 to Central Station Community Centre, the result of a spring fundraiser that saw students organize and run a bake sale with support from...
‘It’s so little effort to make such a big impact’: NPC students give back
A group of Northlands Parkway Collegiate students has turned a year of small fundraising efforts into nearly $4,000 in support for community organizations across the Pembina Valley. The school's Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) group recently awarded $3,845 in grants to...
Philanthropy students see act of kindness come full circle with Winkler Chamber
Earlier this month, the Winkler Chamber of Commerce Gala welcomed a group of special guests — though attending the event wasn’t originally part of their plans. Heidi Braun, a grade 12 student from Garden Valley Collegiate (GVC) who is a part of its Youth in...
Heidi Braun named 2026 ‘Make It a Reality Award’ recipient
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...
Winkler Community Foundation pays it forward with lunch for the neighbours
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...
‘Be a Good Neighbour’ Pay It Forward May returns
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...
Youth in Philanthropy students bring sweet support to Winkler community meal
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...