East edition news in brief — week of Nov. 19, 2025
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Festival du Voyageur launches memorabilia search
Festival du Voyageur is seeking donations of memorabilia that will be displayed at the organization’s museum next February in an exhibit that will showcase stories, memories, and artifacts as it builds up to its 60th anniversary in 2029. There’s a focus on arts, heritage, and community, organizers say.
Folks are invited to donate photos of past FDV events, such as snow sculptures, people in voyageur costumes, parades, pancake breakfasts, school programs, contests, tournaments, performances, and scenes at Voyageur Park; promotional materials, such as official programs, and posters; branded T-shirts and merchandise; ribbons or trophies from competitions; artwork, paintings, sketches, models, and graphics; and LPs/vinyl from participating artists.
File photo by Simon Fuller
A volunteer at this year’s Festival du Voyageur is pictured in February. FDV organizers are asking for donations of memorabilia t0 be displayed in an exhibit next February that will showcase stories, memories, and artifacts as it builds its collection ahead of its 60th anniversary in 2029.
Prospective donations can be dropped off at Festival du Voyageur’s headquarters at 233 Provencher Blvd. Organizers say all items will be accepted as donations, and donors will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire to document the exchange. For more information, visit heho.ca, email info@heho.ca or call 204-237-7692.
Bronx Park C.C. to hold craft sale on Nov. 22
Bronx Park Community Centre (720 Henderson Hwy.) is preparing to hold a holiday craft sale.
According to the centre’s website, the sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Organizers say the event will feature homemade blankets, baking, books, woodworking, ceramics, stained glass, artwork, jewelry, and treats, among other things.
Visit bronxpark.ca for more information.
Community Christmas hamper program seeking donations
Donations are being collected for a community Christmas hamper program for those living northeast of the Perimeter Highway, including East St. Paul.
Facilitated by the Abundant Life Lutheran Church (3486 Raleigh St.), the program will provide hampers for residents in need. Donations of cash, new toys, gift cards, and groceries are needed, as are volunteers to wrap gifts and package hampers. Donations can be dropped off in person at Abundant Life on Monday, Dec. 8 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax receipts for cash donations $10 or greater can be provided upon request.
To make a donation, or to request a hamper (if you are a resident of East St. Paul or another community northeast of the perimeter), contact communitychristmashamper@gmail.com or call 204-599-1898.