Volunteerism has a HUGE impact on our communities and because of this Community Futures Parkland is showing their appreciation!

Do you know someone that should be taking a bow for building their community and making a difference?  Is there someone you think deserves an extra pat on the back and show of appreciation? Does someone in your community generously donate their time, energy and enhance community spirit?  Don’t you agree that these individuals warrant special recognition!

The Community Futures Parkland Volunteer Recognition Initiative is set up for you to nominate whom you think has gone above and beyond in committing their time, skills and energy to their community.  Every nominee will receive a Volunteer Appreciation Certificate!

Because every good deed deserves another, Community Futures Parkland will also be handing out five awards that will total $1,500.00.  Each award amount of $300.00 will be donated to the volunteer and they in-turn will give the contribution to the charity or community project of choice that is located within the Parkland.  In addition to receiving the cash, the volunteers will be highlighted in papers throughout the Parkland and presented with a certificate ofappreciation.

A VOLUNTEER is a person who freely offers to do something or a person who works for organizations without being paid. Community Futures volunteer committee will select the award recipients during Manitoba’s Volunteer Week, April 14^th – April 20^th , 2013.

Fill in the application online here or download and send/fax us  hard copy.

If you require any further information please call Jami Turetsky at 546-5100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community Futures Parkland believes strongly in this initiative and looks forward to your nomination.

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 22, 2013.

Youth that volunteer have a HUGE impact in our communities and because of this Community Futures Parkland is showing their appreciation!

Do you know a young person, 18 or under, who is enrolled in a Parkland school that gives time to their community to make it a better place to live? Maybe that person is you, your best-friend, a student from another class or a person “who is always there” when you or community need something done. 

The Community Futures Parkland Youth Volunteer Initiative is a project created by our volunteer Board of Directors to recognize and support all the great work that our youth have done in the Parkland region.

A VOLUNTEER is a person who freely offers to do something or a person who works for organizations without being paid. The young person who displays the most commitment to community life in the Parkland will receive an iPad Mini while four other Parkland youth will each receive an award!

Community Futures Volunteer committee will select the Youth Volunteer of 2013 during Manitoba’s Volunteer Week, April 14^th  – 20^th , 2013.

You can fill in the application online here or download a hard copy to send/fax to us. 

Community Futures Parkland believes strongly in this initiative and looks forward to hearing from you!

The deadline for applications is Monday, March 22^nd , 2013. 

The application period for the 2013 Tourism Grants is now closed! We are reviewing the submission and will post the outcomes shortly. Thank you to all for submitting your application forms!

Tourism activities have significant economic impacts on the Parkland region and because of this Community Futures Parkland will be providing grants to community groups in order to stimulate growth, new partnerships and local investment. A maximum grant of $5,000 is available for the selected tourism projects that are under $10,000. CF Parkland realizes that the Parkland’s tourism industry creates employment and increases opportunities for economic development. This year will mark Community Futures’ 13^th year of commitment to the tourism sector. $135,517 have been granted from CF Parkland to regional and community initiatives throughout the Parkland region.

Program Objective

The 2013 Tourism Grant is a competitive last resort program intended to support the tourism industry and development activities within the region through non-profit organizations. Priority will be given to tourism projects that foster economic growth and volunteer involvement through direct, financial and in-kind support.  Projects must also demonstrate sustainability past the funding period. These initiatives must illustrate what type of positive impact it will have on the region such as job creation, increased spending or building community capacity for tourism businesses to develop and grow. Community Futures Parkland will focus on smaller tourism initiatives in the Parkland region.

Eligible applicants include: non-profit community development groups, tourism groups, economic development boards, all community service groups, Friendship Centers and conservation committees, with project plans that are directly applicable to tourism development and are located in the Parkland Region of Manitoba. The maximum requested amount can be $5000 and matching funds will be required (in-kind contributions can be used as part of the matching funds). 

2013 Community Futures Parkland Tourism Grant (download)

Community Futures Parkland contributed $11,600 to the Parkland’s growing tourism industry via their 2012 Tourism Grants.

Russell’s Main Street Revitalization committee received a tourism grant for $1600.  The group has been working on streetscaping and town theming since 2006, they have redeveloped sidewalks, added decorative lighting, new planters and park benches with a goal of creating a charming, pedestrian friendly downtown.  This spring the committee plans to complete electrical components that will light the street arches at four intersections and install two more decorative street lamp posts on Main Street.  The construction of the 8 new park benches that will be added to this effort will be done by the students at Major Pratt School.

Photo: Karen Walker–Tibble (CF Parkland Board member) presentied cheque to Lorraine Brown (Main Street Revitalization group)

Dauphin Rail Museum was awarded $1000 to be put towards creating a brochure that will be distributed throughout the region at other museums, tourist information points, etc. The museum attracts 700 visitors annually and displays a wide range of historic artifacts with an image gallery.  The station restoration was completed in 2001 and is now designated as a Manitoba Heritage Building, they are opened in the afternoons during the summer months, be sure to stop in!

Photo: Derm English (Dauphin Rail Museum), Alison Norman-Bourgoin (CF Parkland Board member), Lloyd Yerama , Robert Gilmore , Jack Shmon (Dauphin Rail Museum), and Jim Macmillan (CF Parkland Chairperson)

Trembowla Cross of Freedom is a historical site and museum located in the RM of Dauphin, will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary on Sunday, August 5^th, 2012.  A volunteer committee started in 1976 preserve and maintain the site, that are enjoyed by school groups, tourists and anyone who has an interest in history.  We presented the group with their award at a bread braiding class they organized for the public and got to see first hand how hard this group works for this site and the wonderful events they plan!

Photo: Darryl Hrominchuk (CF Parkland Business Development Coordinator) presenting cheque to Luba Safronetz (President) and Kay Slobodzian (Secretary and Grants)

The Ste. Amelie Ridge Riders are going to be pushing forward on their south trail expansion that expands their groomed trails to McCreary and Laurier giving the loop that connects Ste. Rose, Ste. Amelie, Laurier and McCreary.  The $1000 contribution from Community Futures Parkland will be put towards the signage required.  With the trail expansion will come an increase in the amount of memberships which helps fund the club.

The Winnipegosis Historical Society is focusing on the repairs that the Medd House Museum requires to maintain the integrity and the safety for visitors and staff.  The Museum opened in 2011 and is a valuable new asset for Winnipegosis and the Parkland area, last year they were able to attract 600 visitors and want to be able to continue to do so. Community Futures Parkland is contributing $3500 to this house that has served as the first “hospital”, as operations were preformed on his dining room table until 1927!!!

Photo: Faye Adam (Vice President), Pauline Riley (President) and Barret Procyshyn (CF Parkland Board Member)

 Duck Mountain Forest Center is pleased to receive $2000 to help construct a look out tower along Beaver Island Trail near Swan River area.  This tower will be located near a critter dipping station as part of the Project Webfoot established by Ducks Unlimited.  This is an annual program that is offered to grade 4 classes over a 3 day period.  The tower will allow the visitors to be able to take in the significance of the wetlands/watersheds in the boreal forest and make the hiking experience that much more enjoyable.

The Bug Chucker Cup took place June 1 & 2, in Roblin, MB.  This is an annual fly fishing tournament where entrants compete on lakes in the Roblin and Duck Mountain Provincial Park Area.  The event is starting to attract people from across the country and they are hoping to broaden that to internationally as the years progress.  Community Futures Parkland was pleased to be able to contribute $1500 towards this Parkland event.

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2012 Community Futures Parkland Tourism Grants!   Please watch our call for applications in January of 2013.

Jami Turetsky
Community Development Coordinator
Community Futures Parkland