Rod Foell wins WMRC's Tyro award

Congratulations to Rod Foell, one of our newest members, who won the club's Tyro award for his model of a steam engine with a carriage at a station. Rod is seen being presented the award by WMRC model contest chair Murray Brown. 

The Tyro award is a special presentation given to a member not only for their extraordinary modelling skills, but also because the modeller is a first time recipient of any WMRC modelling award. Given his skills as a modeller we're sure so see many more awards given to him in the future!

Lifestyles 55 features article about WMRC in their July issue

We made the papers! Lifestyles 55 has an article about the WMRC and their 70th anniversary in their July issue. It was written by Myron Love (who first wrote an article about the club 40 years ago) and features an interview with WMRC president John Bate. You can get a copy of Lifestyles 55 at your local Winnipeg library and many other outlets, or you can read the article online by clicking here.
 

Come celebrate Tony Prud'homme's 60th birthday at the Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks on July 4

Our good friend Tony Prud'homme over at the Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks is having his birthday blowout and the shop's first annual swap meet this Saturday, July 4! Tony's reached the big 6-0, and the handsome devil sure doesn't look it! Come on down to the Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks this Saturday from 10AM to 2PM and join in on the celebration! 

There will be FREE hot dogs, drinks and popcorn and huge discounts in the store! The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association will be bringing one of their vintage buses for you to explore. Come on down to 301 Bowman Avenue this Saturday and join in on all the fun!