An Interview With the Edel’s
Our names are Byron and Laurie Edel (Fulford) Byron has lived in the Morris area for his entire life. He grew up on his family’s farm 3 1/2 miles south of Morris and attended Morris School. He graduated in 1983....
Bigway “Round it UP”
Morris Bigway Foods has partnered with the Morris Area Foundation to “Round it UP” heading into the Endow Manitoba Challenge Saturday November 18th. Staff of Morris Bigway have been encouraging customers to “Round Up” their purchases to the even dollar...
Grant Activity – Lowe Farm School
The Morris Area Foundation Inc., now in its only 4th year is pleased to announce its annual grant award winners for 2017. A total of $3,900 was given to 4 projects. Above, Lionel Wiens Grant Committee chair presents an award...
24-Hour Giving Challenge
The Morris Area Foundation is once again participating in the Endow Manitoba 24-Hour Giving Challenge, an annual, province-wide campaign that encourages Manitobans to contribute to their local community foundation during the month of November. Help your community flourish forever! Give to the...
Grant Activity – Morris General Hospital
Report from Morris General Hospital – Palliative Care The granted funds from the Morris Area Foundation were used to help cover expenses related to a renovation this past summer, of the Palliative Care Suite at the Morris General Hospital. The...
Grant Activity – Morris & District Centennial Museum
With funds from the grant from the Morris Area Foundation and money from other sources, The Morris & District Centennial Museum Inc. chose to educate the public as to the roles Alexander Morris and his son, Edmund Morris played in...
Oh Happy Day Splash Park
The Oh Happy Day Splash Park officially opened to the public on Friday August 18, 2017. The grand opening event was held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 25, 2017 and the community was invited to come for cookies and...
Indigenous Gathering of Nations Village
VAS Indigenous Gathering of Nations village The Valley Agricultural Society Fair Committee has over the last few years been developing a more diverse exhibition. Our goal is to include cultural venues to the Manitoba Stampede. The Fair Committee members approached...
Annual General Meeting – 2017
A year has gone by quickly and we are again getting ready for our Annual General Meeting. On behalf of The Morris Area Foundation, we invite you to attend our 3rd Annual General Meeting on June 8th at 7:00 pm at...
Community Funds for Canada’s 150th
The Morris Area Foundation Inc. in partnership with the Community Foundations of Canada are pleased to announce awards under the Community Funds for Canada’s 150th. In celebration of Canada’s 150th. year – The Valley Agricultural Society in Morris, will receive...
