East edition news in brief — week of May 6, 2026
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Awasisak Meskanow Greenway spring cleanup is May 9
Awasisak Meskanow Greenway’s upcoming annual spring cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. until around noon.
The group, formerly known as Bishop Grandin Greenway, held its first cleanup in 2000, the year the organization was founded, president Derick Young said.
There will be two check-in stations for participants — one at the group’s Eric Street community garden, and at Bittersweet Way at St. Mary’s Road and Abinojii Mikanah.
Free garbage bags will be provided, courtesy of Take Pride Winnipeg, and there will be a limited supply of garbage pickers. There will also be water for refillable bottles.
“The cleanup is a great way to meet other people in the community, including the volunteers who help run Awasisak Meskanow Greenway,” Young said.
Visit www.awasisakmeskanowgreenway.ca for more information.
Good Neighbours fundraising luncheon May 28
Good Neighbours Active Living Centre (720 Henderson Hwy.) will hold its 33rd annual fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 28 at noon. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Organizers say local TV personality Colleen Bready will once again MC the event, which will also include other guest speakers.
Tickets for the upcoming luncheon are $40, and the deadline for registering is Friday, May 22. Prospective attendees are advised to let organizers know about any dietary restrictions.
Visit gnalc.ca for more information, or to register.
N.K.C.C. community indoor garage sale on May 30
North Kildonan Community Centre (1144 Kingsford Pl.) will host a community indoor garage sale on Saturday, May 30 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
At press time, a limited number of tables were available to rent for $30. The centre will also be selling a selection of used soccer, hockey, basketball, and baseball equipment, organizers say.
Entry is free for all shoppers. Visit www.nkcc.ca for more information, or to rent a table.