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Minnedosa Tribune Vo lu m e 144 N u m ber16
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
GREAT ACTION
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DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / M IN N E DO SA T R IBU N E Members of the Minnedosa Bombers U11 team battled the Shoal Lake Eagles on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 25, with plenty of great action at both ends. On the score clock, the Bombers lost the game, however everyone was a winner, with fun and sportsmanship highlighted as the name of the game for the youth involved.
M innedosa Ch a m ber seeks fresh involvem ent D O N ALD BERGER M inne d o sa Trib une
The Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce is seeking active members to help guide its future as it undergoes a leadership change and continues its work connecting local businesses, economic development and service to the wider community. Marlies Soltys has stepped
down as chair, and Cass Cardy is serving as acting chair, Chamber coordinator Brooklyn Heino confirmed. The executive also includes secretary Jessica Brady, treasurer Callie Mendrikis and past chair Meaghan Cann. Heino serves as the organization’s coordinator. The Chamber is inviting members interested in supporting local businesses and strengthening the
business community to consider joining its executive board. Its work also reaches beyond individual businesses. Sabine Chorley, who works alongside the Chamber in community development and marketing, highlighted the Fun Fest Parade and Christmas in the Valley among the events it organizes. Chorley said she is also working with Neepawa economic devel-
opment officer Marilyn Crewe to bring in business professionals for an event aimed at helping businesses. A date has yet to be announced, and she plans to involve the Chamber as arrangements develop. As the Chamber looks ahead, Councillor Grant Butler acknowledged Soltys’ contributions to Minnedosa, describing her as an advocate for the community who
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served on both the Minnedosa Tourism and Community Development Corporation boards. Butler said she was actively involved in Fun Fest and helped organize the first annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Through Inspire, she provided a much-needed space for artists from Minnedosa and the surrounding area to display and sell their work.