East edition news in brief — week of March 25, 2026
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Transcona Memorial United Church to host Minneapolis benefit
A benefit concert in aid of the Minnesota Conference of United Church of Christ’s emergency grant program will be held at Transcona Memorial United Church (209 Yale Ave. W.) on Thursday, March 26.
Money raised will benefit those who have been traumatized by the actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis during the ongoing occupation of the Twin Cities. Over 10 acts, drawn from the church and local community and beyond, will perform across a broad range of musical styles.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.
Transcona Museum rain barrel sale returns
The Transcona Museum (141 Regent Ave. W) is holding its annual rain barrel sale.
Rain barrels start at $65, with additional options and accessories available. Customers must place orders online with pre-payments (no cash on pickup) at www.rainbarrel.ca/transcona/
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the museum. Rain barrels will be available for pickup at the museum on Thursday, May 7 from 3 to 8 p.m.
For more information, contact info@transconamuseum.mb.ca or call 204-222-0423.
Local Colour spring show runs April 17 to 19
The Local Colour Art Group is hosting its annual Spring Into Summer exhibition from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 at 180 Poplar Ave.
An opening reception will be held at 6 p.m. on April 17. The exhibition continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18 and from noon to 4 p.m. on April 19. Visitors will have the opportunity to view and purchase original artwork, including paintings, jewelry, greeting cards, and other handcrafted items created by local artists. A raffle, which includes work from several artists, will also be held, with proceeds benefiting the Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation.
For more information, contact Janet Dent at 204-284-3439 or jddent@shaw.ca
— Staff