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Chairman Chris Saunders of The Pinawa Foundation is excited to announce that the Pinawa Public Library has opened the first community organization named fund with the Foundation. It will be called the Pinawa Public Library Endowment Fund and anyone wishing to contribute to this fund may do so at any time. The Pinawa Public Library […]

The Pinawa Foundation represented by Carol Findlay was pleased to present two scholarships. These awards go to students who have demonstrated an active interest in their school community as well as the community beyond the walls of PSS. The students are outstanding examples of volunteer models who give back to their community. The students are […]

Acsion Industries and the Prairie Isotope Production Enterprise (PIPE) have partnered with the Pinawa Foundation to help the Pinawa Hospital raise funds for their Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line program. The goal of the “Pinawa Cares” Campaign is to raise $57,000 to purchase ultrasound technology local patients can receive treatment in Pinawa rather than […]

The fifth AGM for the Foundation was held May 27, 2014 in the LGD Council Chambers for our fiscal year ending December 2013. The Board is pleased to report that the 2013 year was a successful one for the Foundation. Our endowment funds grew by $50,000 thanks to the generosity of Pinawa residents and our […]

Acsion Industries and the Pinawa Foundation have joined forces to help the Scoreboard Fundraising Committee at the Pinawa Secondary School raise $5,000. “The current scoreboard and shot clock are over 25 years old” says Linda Tait, a member of the committee. “We expect this new partnership will allow us to raise the funds we need”. […]

The Pinawa Foundation is pleased to present $3,500.00 to the committee for the Multipurpose facility at FW Gilbert School. Donations received from our generous community early this year will be quickly spent as kitchen construction has started. What began as a hope and a dream gained momentum in 2012 through 2013, and with dedication, determination […]

Anita & Lian Drabyk chose the Score Board project as the first recipient of funding from the R.T. Drabyk fund. This is a long-term project for the parent committee and this is a step on the way towards that goal.

The Pinawa Foundation is pleased to present $2020.00 for the Multipurpose facility at FW Gilbert School. The community though the summer and fall has shown its on-going support for this ambitious project.

The summer announcement that the LGD would break ground for a Legacy Park was enthusiastically embraced by the community. They dug deep into their pockets and gave $2,337 towards the project. The Foundation was proud to partner with the LGD of Pinawa for this community project.

Pinawa’s 50th year has been a very good year for the Pinawa Foundation, thanks to your generosity. “Our third year has been both busy and rewarding”, said Chris Saunders, Chairman of the Board. Over the past year, the Foundation has received donations from Pinawa groups and individuals totalling $36,500. We have also been notified that […]