Grantown Days

05/12/2025

Our friends at the St. François Xavier Historical Society are hosting a free presentation on The Life and Times of Cuthbert Grant Sr, the father of the legendary Cuthbert Grant Jr. This fascinating talk will be given by Professor Harry Duckworth from the University of Manitoba.

Drop in on Thursday, May 15, from 7–8 pm at the St. François Xavier Community Club (983 Hwy 26) to experience this incredible event.

02/10/2025

Do you have a vision for Grantown 2025?
We're preparing for another exciting celebration of Mêtis heritage, honoring the legacy of Cuthbert Grant, and highlighting the spirit of our community. To make this year's event a success, we're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to create and join the Grantown 2025 Board and Planning Committee. Whether you have ideas for events, a desire to help with logistics, or simply want to be part of something meaningful, we'd love for you to get involved.
Email us at [email protected] to express your interest or to learn more about how you can contribute!

10/01/2024

✨THANK YOU! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to our GENEROUS SPONSORS and DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS —your contributions made this event possible, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you! 💖

We couldn’t have pulled off the Grantown 200th anniversary celebration without the support of our incredible community! 🙌

It’s been 1 week since our 2 day celebrations, and we hope you have been able to do some self-care and recharge after such a monumental effort into putting this event together! 🔌🔋

Also, a big congratulations to Liam F., the winner of our Volunteer Souvenir Contest! 🎉🎁

Stay tuned for the winners of our Photo Contest! We are still accepting entries until October 12th. Please email your photos to [email protected] 📸🤳🏆

Thank you all for helping us create unforgettable memories for the community! 🤩💖

09/22/2024

🎉 It’s the final day of the Grantown 200th Anniversary! Join us for a day filled with history, culture, and community fun! 🥳

Here’s what’s happening:

• Mass & Refreshments at the St. François Xavier Catholic Parish (9 AM - 11 AM)
• Smudge with Teaching & Drum Ceremony (11:30 AM - 12 PM) at the Main Stage
• Explore Arts, Artifacts & Info at the Community School Gym (12 PM - 3 PM)
• Discover the History with interactive sites at Medicine Rock Heritage Park (12 PM - 3 PM)

🫖 Don’t miss the Mé-Tea at the Community Club from 12 PM - 3 PM! Delicious bannock, Closing Ceremonies, Community time Capsule, Live Entertainment and more await! 🎶🫖

09/20/2024

🎉 We’re excited to welcome the BeaverTails food truck to the Grantown 200th! Famous for their delicious, hand-stretched pastries, topped with a variety of sweet and savory options, this is one treat you won’t want to miss! 🍩✨

Here are a few menu highlights:

• Classic Cinnamon & Sugar – A fan favorite!
• Chocolate Hazelnut – Topped with Nutella for all the chocoholics.
• Maple – Because what’s more Canadian than maple syrup!
• Poutine – Yes, they’ve got the ultimate comfort food covered too! 🍟🧀

Plus, cool down with their refreshing fresh-squeezed lemonade! 🍋

Catch the BeaverTails truck outside the community club from 4 PM to 1 AM! Be sure to stop by and treat yourself. 😋

09/20/2024

09/19/2024

🎙️ Tune in to NCI Radio 105.5 FM this Friday, Sept 20 at 7:15 am for an exciting morning show with Jordan Knight and Davey Gott! 🎧 You won’t want to miss out on what’s coming up for the Grantown 200th celebration! One of our Co-Chair’s Kelsey is excited to share some good news with her favourite radio station 🎉🌟

Set your alarms ⏰ and start your day with some great vibes! 🌅

09/18/2024

🌧️☀️ Rain or shine, the Grantown 200th celebration is ON! 🎉 We’ve got plans in place to keep the fun going no matter what the weather brings. From covered seating areas to indoor backup options, you can count on a great time! 🌿

So grab your umbrella (or sunscreen) and join us for a weekend full of music, food, local vendors, and community spirit! 🌈 We’ll see you there—rain or shine!