Heartland Recreation Commission
Key Motivators for 2026
Balance and Well-being: A shift towards prioritizing personal health, setting strict boundaries at work, and, for many, a focus on "living life to its fullest".
Community and Connection: The rise of belonging as a driver for both personal life and business, with a focus on, for many, authentic, in-person connections.
Structure over Willpower: Building systems and habits, for many, rather than relying on motivation, to achieve long-term, for many, goals.
Digital Detox: Actively reducing phone dependency to, for many, improve focus and, for many, mental health.
Hunter safety
HRC is hosting a Hunter safety course on Sunday, March 29 at the MacGregor Stride Centre. Register with HRC.
Soup and Pie
The MacGregor Kinette's Annual Emergency Fund Soup & Pie Fundraiser will be on Sun., Feb 22 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Heartland Multiplex. All event proceeds will go to the Kinette’s new Emergency Fund with the North Norfolk Foundation. Interest earned from the Emergency Foundation Fund account is used to support our local residents during times of need. If you would like to donate by cheque, please make it out to “North Norfolk Foundation” with Kinette Emergency Fund in the memo. Tax receipts will be provided! Everyone is welcome to attend; cost is by donation. Thank you again for your continued support!
Clubhouse Manager
The MacGregor Town & Country Golf Course board of directors are now accepting applications for the clubhouse manger. Whose primary duties include selling golf services, food & beverage, managing the clubhouse staff, ordering supplies and preparing reports. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Emailed macgregorgolfcourse@gmail.com
The Austin Fire Department
Annual Raffle is back, and we've got some awesome prizes up for grabs, only 1500 tickets have been printed so get yours early! $20/ticket to purchase tickets you can do the following: Reach out to any of your Austin Fire members, E-Transfers can be sent to austinfiredeptraffle@outlook.com with your name and phone number in the memo, this is a different email address than previous years so please make sure you send to this email. Please include your name and phone # in the memo, Keep an eye out for ticket books at local businesses. As always, the funds raised through the raffle are used to purchase tools and equipment to better serve our community, we are very grateful for each ticket sold
Public Skating
Come join public skating at the Austin arena on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays, 7 till 9pm. $5 per person and 5 and under free.
3 on 3 hockey
The annual Austin 3 on 3 hockey tournament is Feb 20 & 21 at the Austin arena. $120 per team. Contact Brad for more information or to enter 204-872-0807.
Royal MTC
Join us March 16, 2026, at 7:30 pm for Hockey mom…Hockey dad at the MacGregor Highschool. Tickets are available the North Norfolk Municipal office or McKelvy agencies. Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad is a romantic comedy that tells the story of two single parents – Teddy and Donna – who find love and community through watching their children play Saturday morning house league hockey. Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad explores the themes of hockey culture, its unique ability to bring us together, the excitement of the competition, the dreams we have - both parent and child – as well as the inherent violence of the sport, and the insensitivities that can follow it. As their children learn how to skate, play the corners, dump the puck, and score a goal, Teddy and Donna learn how to trust, take a chance, make mistakes, and love again.
Portage Shuttle
Need a ride to Portage from Austin, MacGregor or Sidney? $10 for a ride in the Handivan. Next dates are Feb 20, 25, March 20, 27, April 20 and April 28. Call 204-685-2977 to book your seat.
Victoria Place
Did you know that Victoria place has foot care, exercise classes, movie nights and other activities for seniors. If you would like more info call Karen 204-685-2083.
Poker Derby
The Rossendale Community Centre is hosting their annual poker derby on February 28th, riders can register between 10 am and 2 pm at the Rossendale Hall. Marked trails on the hills and river flats. Proceeds to the Rossendale Community Hall. For more information contact Darcy 204-252-2376 or find us on social media.
North Norfolk Connect
Register with us and never miss out on the latest news, events, weather, and alert messages from the Municipality of North Norfolk. We also have a month newsletter each month, sign up now and know what is going on. Phone the office 204-685-2211 to make sure.
Pet License
Each pet license is valid for the lifetime of the pet. Please contact the Municipal office to get one today for your pet.
CRC
The Food Vault (Community Resource Centre) is open for food bank requests and donations Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-4. We are located in MacGregor at 24 Hampton St E and provide help to those living in North Norfolk. We welcome donations of any nonperishable food such as soup, vegetables, fruit, cereal, pasta and sauce, and snacks. For more information you can call or text Julie at 204.685.2977 or find us on facebook at crcfoodvault or instagram at the_food_vault_crc.
Empties
Bring your empty beer bottle and cans to the MacGregor Hotel and inform staff that you would like to donate the money to the North Norfolk Trails committee. All proceed are going toward the development of a trail system in the Municipality North Norfolk. Thank you everyone.
MacGregor Chase the Ace
The MacGregor Chase the Ace on Thursdays, selling starts at 6 pm and draw is at 7 pm at the MacGregor Golf Course. Each week we have a different local service group who sells 50/50. Come for a drink, a laugh, and a chance to win some cash!
MacGregor Cemetery
Will be accepting donations for the installation of a columbarium at the MacGregor Cemetery. Donations can be dropped off at the Municipal office in MacGregor.
Come play cards.
The MacGregor Senior drop-in center is welcoming people to come play cards or a game of pool on Monday and Wednesday at 1 pm.
Rest Haven Meals
Rest Haven has a meal program in MacGregor. Mealtime is 5 pm and all meals include meat, starch, veggies and dessert. To register for a meal, you must call the day before (before 8 pm) to 204-685-3158. Cost of the meal is $9.00 per plate.
Stitch Group
Any kind of stitcher (cross-stitch, embroidery, crochet etc as well as knitting) any level is welcome to join this informal get together of people who enjoy stitching. Bring your own projects along. Second and fourth Tuesday of each month – 6:30 till 8 pm at the North Norfolk MacGregor Library.
Sticks and Pucks
Rosehill Woodcrafter is proud to sponsor Sticks and Puck again this season the MacGregor Stride Centre arena. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s from 3:45 till 4:45 pm everyone is welcome to come and shoot the puck around. Helmet must be worn at all times. Thank you Rosehill Woodcrafters.
AGM
You are invited to come to the AGM for the Austin Chamber of Commerce on Feb, 17 at 7 pm at the Austin hall. See social media for more details.
FREE Public Skating
The MacGregor Lion Club is proud to sponsor FREE public skating at the MacGregor Stride Centre arena on Friday’s 4:45 till 6 pm and Sunday’s 1:15 ill 2:30 pm. Helmets are highly and everyone is invited to come and enjoy!!
MacGregor Wild
Plan to stop by the MacGregor Stride Centre to watch the MacGregor Wild on Feb. 4 & 6 at 8 pm. Come and cheer on the local guys in white. See you at the rink!!
Bingo
You are invited to come join Austin bingo on Thursday nights start at 6 pm at the Austin Hall.
Short Mat Bowling
Come join us on Thursdays at 1 pm at the MacGregor Drop-in Centre for short mat bowling, everyone is invited to join in for some fun.
Senior & Preschool skating
Free preschool and senior skating at the MacGregor Stride Centre weekdays from 9 – 10 am. There is no skating on days there is no school, storm days or holidays.
Hockey Day
Plan to come to MacGregor on Saturday, Feb 14, we have all ages playing during the day. pease see schedule on social media.
Walking Group
There is nothing better than having a safe place to walk rain or shine. We use a YouTube video on the TV that we will be playing for you to keep moving. This class is open to the young and the old.
Including people using strollers, walkers etc. So, join us at the Stride Centre at 9 am, Monday, Wednesday Friday and let’s get walking. This is a safe ice-free walking surface and temperature controlled. **If there is no school there is no walking**Cost is by donation. except holidays.
Bonspiels
The 1960s on Ice
Come join the Austin annual open bonspiel on Feb 13 – 15 in Austin. 20 rink limits, $160 per rink. Cash prizes. There is a banquet Friday night at the Austin Community Hall which is included with entry. Extra supper tickets are available for $20. Kitchen and bar will be available all weekend. To enter a rink or for supper tickets call or text Ken 204-526-0143.
2 Man Bonspiel
The Austin Ladies’ Curling Club presents the 1960s on the ice. March 12 – 15 (curling starts on Thursday evening). Cost is $160 per rink. To enter your groovy team, contact Cheryl 204-871-0667, Krysta 204-526-7191.
Pickleball
This is a free program for adults & youth to come out and pickleball, all you need to bring is a clean pair of indoor shoes and a water bottle. Tuesday starting at 6:30 till 8 pm at the Austin Elementary school. See you in January.
MacGregor Fair
The North Norfolk Agricultural society is starting to plan the 2026 MacGregor fair; we are looking for volunteer groups and volunteers who would like to help in the planning and hosting an activity on that weekend. If you would like more information, please email macgregorfair@gmail.com.
Corn Hole
Do you love the game of Corn hole? Then sign up to be part of the Corn Hole Tournament in support of the North Norfolk Childcare Cooperative on Feb 28 at the Heartland Multiplex in MacGregor. Register a team of 2 for $40. There will be a canteen and cash bar available. Register before Feb 21 by phoning or texting Devan at 204-870-1401.
Bull Bash
The North Norfolk Bull Bash will be returning on June 6th, 2026, sponsorship packages will be out soon. Mark it on your calendars.
AGM
The MacGregor Town & country Golf Course will be holding their annual AGM on March 16, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Heartland Multiplex in MacGregor. All members and visitors are welcome to come.
If you would like more information about these events, please contact HRC.
Think you missed something, visit our facebook page for more of what is happening in the municipality of North Norfolk. Please let me know. HRC contact hrc@northnorfolk.ca, 204-685-2202