Assiniboia Communities in Bloom Planter Sale.

🌸Ordering starts in soon. 🌺
SPRING has almost sprung!! Time to think of prepping for planting season. Need some new planters?
https://www.desertplanters.com/ in Winnipeg, MB makes beautiful SELF WATERING planters that save you water, time and labour! Fertilize and water continuously to prompt lush, rapid growth.
Sale on their planters starts March 18-April 8, 2026.
🌼 3 sheets below have the sale planters listed and their prices.
🌺Look in the online catalogue at:
https://www.desertplanters.com/catalog/
to see the planter’s description, size
and picture.
Delivery by early May. Pickup will be in Assiniboia.
CiB appreciates all support of this fundraiser which helps to improve and maintain the beautification of our community.
If questions and/or orders message us on this post or call/text Linda 306-642-0175.

TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS to RAFFLE!
These two local artists works are being raffled and all proceeds will be shared between Assiniboia Communities in Bloom and Shurniak Art Gallery.
See below for info on how we obtained the paintings, where to get tickets and draw date.

WINNING ARTISTS ANNOUNCED in CiB “Call for Prairie Artists” competition!
The Shurniak Art Gallery SAG Christmas Party on Dec 14/25 was the perfect opportunity to announce and unveil the two winners’ paintings.
Beth Stobbs “Prairie Backroads” and
Tracey Britton “Living Skies” were presented with their winnings,and their artworks were unveiled. It was an exciting time for them and our organizations We are honoured to be able to showcase two local artist’s works on our Centre St.
The Gallery will display Beth and Tracey’s original paintings during the Raffle.

Able 2 Print is working with us to enlarge photos of the original paintings onto aluminum/vinyl sign board which will then be erected on two lots in the 200 block of Assiniboia Centre Street.

The unveiling of the two Murals and the 2 Original Paintings Raffle winners will be announced on Thurs May 21/26 at the Gallery Friendship Tea 11:30-3:30.

Raffle Tickets are available at the Shurniak Art Gallery, from CiB members or through e-transfer with a name and phone number.

This Centre Street Murals beautification project is made possible, thanks to a generous grant from Potentia Renewables(Wind Turbines).

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: 
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ESSENTIALS COURSE
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.