May 23,2024 was World Turtle Day and the day of the Full Flower Moon. This is also the day that Boyne River Keepers organized a Metis Bridge Naming Ceremony for the walking bridge behind Legacy Estates called Mikaawadad. The name Mikaawadad came out of a Carman Elementary School contest held several years ago and means “beautiful” in Ojibway. Denise Smart’s grade 1 class participated in the drum, water and tobacco ceremony that was led by Metis Elder Delores Gosselin.

Celebrate World Turtle Day! Come, paint your own turtle stepping stone. Supplies included... PLUS a complimentary glass of wine!

Turtle Painting Night was held on May 9, 2024 at the Carman Legion Auxiliary Hall. Over 70 turtles were decorated by the participants in many various designs and colours. Chris Larsen and Nikki Falk gave us some information about Painted Turtles and their place in Indigenous culture as well as in the Carman area. It was a fun and productive night with the beautiful turtles going home with their owners.  Funds that were raised will go to Carman Wellness Connections for the Clearwater Memorial.

It was a cool and rainy day on Sept 23, 2023 when the Boyne River Keepers and Chamber of Commerce celebrated World Rivers Day, but it did not deter the 50+ pirates from coming out for our 3rd Parade of Pirates Poker Derby.

The  Treasure Chest Market moved under the protection of the Ryall Park Bandstand where we listened to Gord Laschuk, participated in a costume contest and purchased lots of goodies from the vendors and community groups.

The Carman and Community Chamber of Commerce put on a treasure hunt in the downtown that the kids totally enjoyed.

The winner of the Poker Derby was Heather Russell from Winnipeg. It was her 2rd year participating with a borrowed kayak so she was very pleased to take home the grand prize of a 10’ Pelican Kayak. Second prize of a disc golf set went to Amanda Rheault . 

The costume judging was organized by Toews Printing top prize was award by Maxine Toews to Cora Peterson.

We all had a great time and want to thank the many volunteers as well as the pirates who came out to help with Poker stations, parking, promotion, and at the Treasure Chest Market.

The Parade Of Pirates Poker Derby: a Pirate-themed free family friendly Poker Derby

Treasure Chest Market: local vendors and community group information tables

Treasure Chest Sidewalk Sale: Local businesses and restaurants present a town wide sidewalk sale.

Entertainment and kids activities: Treasure Hunt downtown, The Flattops Band and more.

Great Prizes!

Winners of the day included:

Olivia Kletke took first prize of a 10 ft Pelican Kayak, paddle and lifejacket with 4 Queens in the Poker Derby

Dwier Termeer won 100$ Chamber Bucks for second prize with a diamond flush.

The Treasure Hunt Winners -coming soon

The 50-50 draw was won by Chris Memme

Meet at the Trestle Bridge Launch just south of the elementary school to join the community paddle night. Every Monday!

An Elegant Evening of Wine, Appetizers + Socializing Join us for an evening of fun, fashion and food with Entertainment by The Rainy Day Apparel

bursting into Spring with a Fashion Show

Silent Auction + Raffle in support of the proposed Ryall Park River Launch

Last year, the raffle, silent auction, donations and ticket sales brought us a profit of $9669 that will support the new launch. For more information please see About/Projects

Event Schedule

6:15pm - Doors Open

7:30pm - Fashion show

10:00pm - Prizes awarded

11:00pm - Event concludes

1PM: River Parade

Ahoy! Dress up and participate in yer watercraft or stay a landlover 'n watch from the riverbank or bridges

2:30-4:30PM: Art in Ryall park

Everyone of all ages are invited to join Nigel Bart of GPAC in creating a collaborative work of art honouring our beautiful Boyne River.

Read more about it on our news page

An Elegant Evening of Wine, Appetizers + Socializing with Entertainment by The Rainy Day Apparel

Silent Auction + Raffle in support of the new launch

We broke out of the pandemic and had a blast!! Beautiful ladies, beautiful prizes, and beautiful music.

The raffle, silent auction, donations and ticket sales brought us a profit of 9669$ that will be used for the proposed new Ryall Park River Launch. For more information please see About/Projects

The best part of this evening was coming out of isolation and reconnecting.