Community Service Groups – Overview
Rossburn is a welcoming community with many residents being engaged volunteers for one or more community service group. Joining a group which fits your interests is a great way to get involved in the community. Browse through Rosssburn’s community service groups here!
Rossburn Community Resource Council
Rossburn Community Resource Council is a not-for-profit organization. Their mission is to help seniors and those with disabilities to live at home independently for as long as they are able to accessing information regarding community resources. We are reps for Life Line, we install service equipment and hand out emergency respond kits.
Interested in joining the Resource Council? – Leave senior coordinator Sacha a message with your name and phone number. He will get in touch with you. The group’s volunteer board meets every second Tuesday of the month at 9 am in Lions Manor Lounge. You are welcome to come around.
Rossburn Community Resource Council organizes several regular activities for seniors like Bingo, Senior Suppers, Coffee & Card Games, Line Dancing and much more. Check our Community Calender for details!
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Sacha Sabourin Shirley Kalyniuk |
Address | PO Box 418 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
rosscomm@outlook.com | |
Phone number | 204-859-3386 204-859-2429 |
Website | – Rossburn Community Seniors Resource |
Read more about Services for Seniors in Rossburn here.
Rossburn Cross Country Ski Club
Rossburn Cross Country Ski Club is a fairly new group (subcommittee of the Rossburn Recreation Commission).
The group is working on establishing a Cross Country Ski Club in Rossburn. Their aim is to provide the public with cross country trails at 9 Finger Ranch and at Rossman Lake for free in winter 2024.
People interested in joining this club are very welcome and should contact the club via e-mail or phone.
Click here for more information on cross country skiing and other winter activities in Rossburn.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Sandy Bridgeman Barb Spurway |
Address | PO Box 448 Rossburn, R0J 1V0 |
RossburnXCountrySkiClub@gmail.com | |
Phone number | 204-803-2034 204-250-5168 |
Website | – |
Rossburn District Handi-Van Service
Rossburn District Handi-van service is a Non-profit organization that provides a flexible and supportive transportation service for those with disabilities or those that can’t drive anymore. This service is provided in a safe, reliable, courteous and helpful manner which promotes each client’s dignity, integrity and independence while being sure that our costs are kept at a rate which isn’t prohibiting the low/single income clients.
The group partnered with Rossburn Senior Resource and Age Friendly to offer more events and activities in the community. Events (such as the annual fundraiser BBQ for example) would be announced in Rossburn Matters.
There are educational zoom meetings for the drivers, board members and anyone interested in transportation options for seniors. Inquire with the group for more information.
New volunteers for the board would be welcome. Meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Call one of the given numbers for more information.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Karen Bergeson (Chair) Marieanne Grassinger |
Address | PO Box 178 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
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Phone number | 204-859-2591 204-859-2286 |
Website | – |
You can reach Dale Danyliuk (Driver) at 204-859-0300 for booking trips.
Rossburn District Health Centre Auxiliary
Rossburn District Health Centre Auxiliary has been active in the community for many years – November 2024 marks their 75 years anniversary. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to add to the comfort and welfare of the residents in our Personal Care Home and to that end – to the recipients of health services in our community.
To name a few of the group’s activities & projects: They hosts the Terry Fox Run happening in September. Annually in May, they do the Walk -A -Block pledges – collected money goes for purchasing needed items for the residents.
The group coordinates the “Meals – On – Wheels” program. Meals are prepared at the Health Care facility and delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. At present, six residents enjoying this program.
New volunteers would be welcome. If you wish to join the Auxiliary, call either of the stated numbers. The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. Location is still to be determined at the moment. Call contact persons for information.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Shirley Kalyniuk Mary Joslin (Secretary) |
Address | PO Box 478 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
shirkal8514@gmail.com maryjoslin2012@gmail.com | |
Phone number | 204-859-2429 204-773-0297 204-859-3264 (Mary) |
Website | – |
Rossburn Game & Fish Association
The association’s mission statement is “Aiding in Conversation”. The main focus is on Arrow Lake Campground as they manage it on behalf of the Rossburn municipality.
In the past, the group held a ‘Youth Hunter/Fisher Recognition Night’ and is aiming to hold it again in the future. The group is trying to work together with other local organizations to facilitate organizing events and activities.
Rossburn Game & Fish Association is affiliated with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. You must be a member to attend meeting. Memberships are available at meetings (Single membership: $40, family membership: $45). General meetings are usually held in April, July and October, the annual meeting is happening in December. Meeting dates are announced in Rossburn matters and via e-mail to members.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Connie Kolosky Kelcey Kryshewski |
Address | PO Box 518 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
rossburngameandfish@hotmail.com | |
Phone number | 204-859-0281 204-365-0304 |
Website | – |
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Rossburn Lions Club
Our Motto “We Serve” means that we are helping locally wherever we can: supporting other community groups financially or helping out physically, helping when medical or other emergencies strike. The Lions Club International has 5 pillars of service: Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Cancer, Environment and the Rossburn Lions Club supports these pillars but locally goes beyond, when a need arises.
We are always welcoming new members and volunteers. Come to our meetings, talk to any of our members, and join us at one of our activities. Try us out before deciding. No membership fee at the moment. We meet every Thursday of the month at the Drop In Centre (behind the library) at 7 pm apart from July and August.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Karina Ketelsen (Chair) Nancy Drul (Secretary) |
Address | PO Box 328 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
Rossburnlionsclub@gmail.com | |
Phone number | 204-859-6063 204-859-2784 |
Website | Home | Lions Clubs International |
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Rossburn Museum & Heritage
Rossburn Museum & Heritage aims to maintain the local museum and to preserve heritage sites in the Rossburn area.
With the help of volunteers, the group is attempting to open the museum regularly over the summer. Additionally, there are usually some activities planned for (around) Manitoba Day. Inquire with the group for more information.
New volunteers for the group are welcome – call Gene to discuss.
Find information on the Rossburn Museum and other heritage sites here.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Gene Twerdun |
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Phone number | (204) 859 2333 |
Website | – |
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Rossburn Petal Pushers Garden Club
Rossburn Petal Pushers Garden Club’s mission is to help with the beautification of the town by planting flowers on Main Street and in the parks. They have developed, financed and are maintaining the Rossburn Memory Park. The club attempts to further the agricultural knowledge of the community through workshops and other activities.
You are welcome to become a member of the club – contact Beverley or Mary for more information. The club holds two annual meetings (spring & fall).
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Beverley Brown Mary Joslin |
Address | |
brownie444ca@yahoo.ca | |
Phone number | 204-859-2219 204-859-3264 |
Website | – |
Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association (RSTA)
The mission of RSTA is to build, maintain and retain the portion of the Trans Canada Trail between Neepawa and Russell, known as Rossburn Subdivision Trail, and the connector trails to the Riding Mountain National Park. We aim to promote and enhance recreational and economic development in the area adjacent to and associated with this trail.
Our membership structure is set up to be 2 appointed members by the municipality, one being a council member but volunteers are always welcome for diverse projects. For example, we are seeking people with interest and/or skills in event planning to bring more activities to our trail structures. Talk to your local contact person(s) to find out about current projects and how to get involved.
We meet about 8 times per year and most of our meetings are held in Sandy Lake at the Fire Hall, since this is about the middle of our trail. We also have the capabilities for zoom meetings if you are interested in listening.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Ilse Ketelsen (Secretary/Treasurer) Alicia Grassinger (Councilor) |
Address | Box 268 Rossburn, R0J1V0 |
rsta@live.ca agrassinger@rossburn.ca | |
Phone number | 204-859-2497 204-859-0118 |
Website | Rossburn Subdivision Trail – From Tracks to Trail – Home |
Snowtraxx Snowmobile Club Inc.
Snowtraxx is a not-for-profit volunteer organization with a mandate to promote recreational snowmobiling, and snowmobile safety as well as to manage, maintain, and groom 380 km of Snoman Inc. designated Trail. The club collaborates with local communities, municipalities, tourism, and business to promote the development of winter tourism through snowmobiling.
Membership is $10.00 for individuals or $15.00 for a family.
Monthly meetings are held from October to April every first Tuesday of every month.
Snowtraxx organizes rides, wiener roasts and other club events – determined during club meetings.
Contact Information:
Contact Person(s) | Alan & Linda Butler |
Address | PO Box 65 Foxwarren R0J 0R0 |
info@snowtraxx.ca albutler629@gmail.com | |
Phone number | 204-250-6017 204-847-2185 |
Website | Snowtraxx Snowmobile Club |
Follow Snowtraxx on Facebook and watch for updates on their website about meeting dates and club events. Contact them directly for a membership.
Find out more about snowmobiling in and around Rossburn here.
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We are working on collecting information on the missing groups and will add them as soon as possible.