East edition news in brief — week of June 17, 2026
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Archwood CC to hold AGM on June 18
Archwood Community Centre (565 Guilbault St.) will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Community members are invited to attend the event. Visit www.archwoodcc.com/events to learn more.
File photo by Simon Fuller
Archwood Community Centre (565 Guilbault St.) will host its annual general meeting on June 18.
Champlain CC to hold AGM, family party on June 19
Area residents are invited to attend Champlain Community Centre’s annual general meeting and family party at 282 Niverville Ave. on Friday, June 19.
According to the centre’s website, the AGM is set to run from 6 to 7 p.m. and the family party is scheduled to be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., which will include fun time in the gym.
The AGM will include a board election, a financial review, member reports, and an open discussion.
Visit champlaincc.ca for more information.
East St. Paul Days taking place June 20, 21
The RM of East St. Paul will host the third annual East St. Paul Days on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
According to organizers, the event will be a celebration of community spirit, with activities, entertainment, and “opportunities for neighbours to come together in fellowship.”
A parade on Hoddinott Road (between Raleigh Street and Dorcon Drive) will be held on June 20, starting at 11:30 a.m. This section of the road will be closed to traffic to ensure a safe environment for parade participants and the parade-goers. The parade is expected to run no later than 12:30 p.m.
ECRC hosting upcoming Indigenous cultural workshops
The Elmwood Community Resource Centre is hosting a pair of upcoming Indigenous cultural workshops.
First, on Tuesday, June 30, a bannock on a stick and sharing circle workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will share experiences, build relationships, and enjoy a traditional treat, followed by a community feast.
Then, on Tuesday, July 14, a medicine bag and tipi teachings workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will create their own traditional medicine bags, which can be used in an upcoming medicine walk, while learning traditional teachings about its cultural significance, as well as the values and traditions represented by the tipi.
Both workshops are to be held at 545 Watt St. Registration is required. Contact Kayla at program@elmwoodcrc.ca or call 204-982-1720 ext. 212 for more information, or to register.