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From left, Liz Finch, Floyd McTavish, and Morley Butler, RM of Prairie View deputy reeve.
Farmit Manitoba, Other

Foxwarren citizen embodies community service

Floyd McTavish is the RM of Prairie View’s Volunteer Citizen of the Year

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Floyd McTavish, like many volunteers, is part of the glue that holds his community together. “Volunteers are a treasure; Floyd’s quiet commitment to service has indeed made our community richer, in ways that words cannot possibly describe,” said Liz Finch, a Foxwarren resident. Finch nominated McTavish for Prairie View municipality’s 2020 Volunteer Citizen of the
FOSWP runs the gift shop with net revenue going to the park.
Country Crossroads, Other

Friends of Spruce Woods still going strong

Volunteer organization has been around for more than 30 years

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Friends of Spruce Woods (FOSWP) is a volunteer, non-profit organization that has been in operation for over 30 years. Founded in June 1986, the group’s chief mandate is to provide assistance to the hired employees of Spruce Woods Provincial Park in its operations. Its particular interest is conserving the flora and fauna for the public’s
Bev Bennett (with microphone), back row (l to r), Julie McCahon, Janice Hunt, Dianna Airey, Wilma Bell, Wenda Best, present a cheque to Stacey Grocholsky and her daughter Kennedy.
Country Crossroads

Small community club making a big difference

Harding Community Club has just six members but they sure get a lot accomplished

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Harding Community Club consists of six energetic members. They have put on a Sunday supper once a month for the past six summers serving over 120 people each time. When Harding Agricultural Fair is held they serve meals to an even larger crowd. “Dating back to 1893 the community has always had a ladies’ group
Local news

Ag Days all-in on agriculture

Board members and volunteers support the event because it remains firmly focused on the industry


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One of the most important features of Ag Days is that over the past 40 years it’s steadfastly remained 100 per cent focused on agriculture. That ongoing commitment sits well with producers and prospective volunteers and board members, says Kristen Phillips, the event’s general manager. “The board members are committed to ensuring the show remains
Volunteers across Manitoba have worked very hard in 2016 to organize sponsorships and bring families to live in their smaller towns and cities.
Country Crossroads, Local news

RDI study examines small-town capacity to settle newcomers

Language barriers and transportation are some of the common challenges for refugees 
settling in rural Manitoba, says five-region study by Rural Development Institute

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While anti-outsider sentiment seems to have intensified around the world, small groups in rural Manitoba have been eagerly opening their doors to newcomers. Just under 100 Syrians now make their home in small towns and cities outside Winnipeg, thanks to work by volunteer groups and their offers of housing, furnishings, food, transportation, help finding jobs,
Kathie Geekie (l to r), Reva Martin and Elaine Morton, are among volunteers 
who fold and address the weekly edition.
Country Crossroads, Local news

Saving a local newspaper

Strathclair & District Review continues to operate 
with a combination of paid workers and volunteers

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Over the course of 40-plus years, hundreds of volunteers have played a role in having a newspaper published in Strathclair, Manitoba. Knowing that people are interested in what is happening around them, they sought out local news and information. Blended with advertising, it held value for a considerable amount of time. At least to the
Many communities have a variety of organizations that volunteers are involved with.
Country Crossroads

National Volunteer Week in April

Rural areas especially require a large number of volunteers to keep things happening

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Are you one of the many Manitobans who volunteer — either with time, money or gifts in kind? The percentage of tax filers in Manitoba who make charitable donations is the highest per capita of all provinces, and has been so for many years. Many of us belong to a variety of non-profit organizations. In
Crowd at 2012 Manitoba Ag Days.
Local news

Volunteers are what make Manitoba Ag Days tick

Dozens of volunteers are working tirelessly 
behind the scenes

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An event as large and as well regarded as Manitoba Ag Days needs the support of many people behind the scenes to make it as special as can be. “No matter what the event is, big or small, there needs to be a core foundation of people to help make it successful,” says Jonothon Roskos,

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