Brandon, MB — The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is proud to announce its re-elected and newly appointed Board of Directors following the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on December 10th, 2025, at the historic Dome Building. The organization also celebrated a significant milestone, recognizing Wayne Buhr as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Jim Figol Volunteer Award.
Honouring Wayne Buhr
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is also proud to recognize Wayne Buhr as the recipient of the Jim Figol Award, which honours outstanding dedication, leadership, and long-term commitment to the organization. Wayne’s contributions have played a meaningful role in the continued success of the Provincial Exhibition, and the organization extends its sincere gratitude for his service.
“Wayne has been a tremendous asset to our organization and a true embodiment of the values Jim Figol represented,” said Clint Swain, President. “His dedication and years of service have helped shape the success of the Provincial Exhibition, and we are proud to recognize his contributions with this award.”
Welcoming New Directors
The Provincial Exhibition welcomes the following newly elected Directors:
Brian Breemersch, Robin Hamilton, Ryan Lapointe, Cody Robinson, Trevor Webster, Patrick Wilcox, Chris Arthur.
The organization also acknowledges and thanks the following retiring Directors for their years of dedication and service: Mitch Kaminsky, Ron Kristjasson, Dayle Hugson, Wayne Buhr, Dallas Johnston.
The following Directors were re-elected for the 2025/2026 term: Barb Andrew, Jim Andrey, Simon Atkinson, Jeff Bieganski, Connie Bok, Candance Bowels, Mitchell Eastley, Jane Scott-Haglund, Leisa Halloran, Kerri Heinsburg, Tom Hutchenson, Len Isleifson, Calvin Jacobson, Dan Karashowsky, Bethan Lewis, Paul Maloney, Dallas Mennie, Brent Miller, Don Mitchell, Zizi Onyia, Angela Pearen, Tim Rowan, Mike Sanderson, Gary Schott, Bob Scott, Jordan Sisson, Gladden Smith, Chad Stiles, Clarke Swain, Clint Swain, Rick Thomson, Tracey Wilcox.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The Provincial Exhibition is also excited to share key event dates for 2026:
- President’s Dinner: February 26th, 2026
- Home & Leisure Show: March 6–8, 2026
- Royal Manitoba Winter Fair: March 30 – April 4, 2026
- Manitoba Summer Fair: June 3–7, 2026
- Manitoba AG EX: October 28–31, 2026
- Market at the Dome: November 2026
These upcoming events continue the organization’s long-standing tradition of bringing people together through agriculture, education, and community celebration.
About the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, founded in 1882, is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging urban and rural communities through education, entertainment, and economic development. Based in Brandon, Manitoba, the organization hosts signature events that celebrate agriculture and community spirit, leaving a lasting impact on the region.