Local arenas are often the heart of a community, a place where families and friends can come together to enjoy recreational activities that contribute to healthy lifestyles. Tundra was proud to provide funding to enhance safety features at the McAuley facility and extend the life of this small-town hockey rink.

Safety is top priority for Tundra and plays a critical role in everything we do. Birtle Rink was built in 1974 and has been a hub for the community each winter ever since. For many communities in the area, Birtle is “home rink” and, while the rink is in decent shape, the addition of rink dividers will allow two hockey … Read More

In March of 2024 Tundra, through the Richardson Foundation, pledged another four years of funding ($100,000) to the Souris River Watershed District. Our long-standing partnership, which began in 2007, has positively impacted more than 7,600 youth and adults who benefit from environmental education programs offered by the SRWD. Most recently, Land & Water Days provided the opportunity for students from … Read More

The Aud Theatre is a historically designated opera house, constructed in 1911, that boasts outstanding acoustics and classical style. Over the years, it has served as a concert hall, movie theatre, and the social and cultural center we know today. During the past 40 years, the Aud Restoration Committee has donated countless volunteer hours and raised hundreds of thousands of … Read More

Tundra operates in the Elkhorn area where childcare services are in high demand, sometimes leaving our employees with limited daycare options. Tundra is pleased to augment government support for the Elkhorn Early Learning Center to help staff find available and affordable daycare services in rural Manitoba. Ensuring that services are available in the region not only provides support to our … Read More

Reston Minor Ball, managed by a dedicated board, is a proud contributor to accessible and inclusive recreation within the community and surrounding areas. Their focus on facility improvements have enhanced community engagement and created spaces where players, families and spectators can come together. Tundra is proud to support improvements to the grounds which host a wide range of activities including … Read More

The Bienfait Fire Department had been operating out of a building shared with the town public works for decades, which limited space for vehicles and personnel. Improving access to community services like fire protection is important in rural communities. The Town of Bienfait was able to construct their new fire hall recently, thanks to a grant from Western Economic Development. … Read More

Torquay is new to Tundra’s operating area, and many of our staff live there. The Torquay Community Center and Torquay Arena are located in the village’s old school, which houses the public library, preschool program, and gymnasium.  The ice plant is home to the learn-to-skate program, various hockey teams, and the Rec Hockey League. Tundra is thrilled to donate $20,000 … Read More

Many Tundra employees and their families live in the Melita area. The community already has access to facilities for hockey, swimming, curling, kayaking, snowshoeing, and walking trails, but the current playground is in need of repairs and maintenance.  Tundra is proud to contribute $15,000 to upgrade the playground and park, including the provision of wheelchair-accessible playground equipment, a kayak launch, … Read More