The Manitoba government is investing $100,000 toward the expansion of the Killarney New Horizons Seniors’ Centre, a project aimed at improving accessibility, increasing capacity and enhancing services for older adults across southwestern Manitoba.
The funding comes through the province’s From the Ground Up – Safe, Healthy Communities for ALL program, which supports community infrastructure and revitalization projects.
Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard said the centre has played a key role in supporting seniors for decades through programs that encourage physical activity, learning, creativity and social engagement.
A Hub for Seniors and the Wider Community
The New Horizons Seniors’ Centre serves as more than a gathering place for Killarney residents. It regularly hosts seniors from communities within a 150-kilometre radius for tournaments, special events and social activities.
The facility also works closely with organizations such as Killarney-Turtle Mountain Services for Seniors, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba and Shamrock Billiards to provide programming and support services.
In addition to seniors’ programming, the centre is routinely used for family gatherings, celebrations of life, staff events and training seminars, making it an important community asset.
Accessibility Improvements Planned
The expansion project will include several upgrades designed to better serve a growing senior population.
Plans call for electronic doors, a wheelchair-accessible washroom, improved temperature control and expanded foyer space. The addition will also provide nearby seniors’ housing residents with a dedicated location to host family events and community gatherings.
Looking Toward 2027
Barbara Case, president of the New Horizons Seniors’ Centre, said the organization is grateful for both provincial and community support as it moves forward with the project.
The goal is to complete construction in 2027, coinciding with the centre’s 50th anniversary.
As Killarney’s senior population continues to grow, local leaders say the expansion will help ensure older adults have access to a safe, welcoming space where they can stay active, connected and engaged for years to come.
