Deer Lodge Centre Foundation

10/20/2026

“I think in the last couple of months, going through with my father, who passed away in June, spending those last couple of weeks really brought to mind for me the importance of care. A place like Deer Lodge Centre is so, so important.”

— Tracy Koga, Deer Lodge Centre Foundation Board Member

10/18/2026

What does a day in the life of a Health Care Aide actually look like?

It’s a role built around care in its most hands-on form, helping people through the everyday moments that protect their dignity, independence and quality of life.

For Health Care Aide Day, we’re sharing this video from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, which follows Certified Health Care Aide Dean Hofer through a day working in Home Care.

While the setting is different from Deer Lodge Centre, so much of what you’ll see reflects what makes the work of HCAs so important: building trust, noticing the little things, providing comfort and helping people navigate their day with dignity.

At Deer Lodge, our HCAs are an essential part of the care team and of daily life for so many of our patients and residents.

Their work can be physically and emotionally demanding. It requires skill, patience, adaptability and an extraordinary amount of compassion.

Today, we celebrate them.

To the incredible Health Care Aides at Deer Lodge Centre, thank you for the care you provide, the relationships you build and the difference you make every single day. ❤️

Celebrating 50 Years of Home Care in Winnipeg - Ride along with Dea...

10/16/2026

“When you come to a personal care or long-term care facility, you have more leisure time than you do any other kind of time. Really filling that time with meaningful activity is what our goal is with recreation programming at Deer Lodge Centre.”

— Robin, Recreation Facilitator

10/13/2026

“We’re housed here at Deer Lodge, but [the Communication Devices Program] serves the entire province of Manitoba. We’ve already served people in more than 165 different communities across the province.”

— Stacey McRuer, Coordinator, Communication Devices Program

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling especially grateful.

For our donors. Our volunteers. Our partners. Our staff. Our families. Our community. And for every person who believes that the patients, residents, and staff at Deer Lodge deserve not only exceptional care, but moments of joy, connection, comfort and belonging.

Because of you, there are more of those moments happening here every day.

Thank you for caring about the people who call Deer Lodge home (forever or for a while) and for helping us make more possible for them.

From all of us at Deer Lodge Centre Foundation, Happy Thanksgiving. 🍂❤️

10/10/2026

What a night, Winnipeg! From the magic of Venice to the energy on the dance floor, Dance Hall: Carnival in Venice was everything we hoped it would be and more. 🎭✨

The incredible entertainment, the delicious food, the laughter, the dancing, and a room full of people coming together for a cause close to our hearts. What a night to remember!

To our guests, sponsors (especially our presenting sponsor the Winnipeg Kinsmen!), donors, volunteers, entertainers and everyone who helped bring this spectacular evening to life: thank you. ❤️

Beyond the masks, music and magic, the real reason we gathered was to make a difference for the Veterans, patients and residents of Deer Lodge Centre.

And thanks to you, that's exactly what we did.

Grazie mille, Winnipeg! Until next year! 🇮🇹

10/09/2026

The annual Staff Appreciation Paper Airplane Contest. The challenge? Build the best paper airplane and hit the bullseye, which just happens to feature the faces of our Senior Leadership Team. 🎯

We know we have a great leadership team… which must be why so many people mysteriously missed the target.

Some planes were engineering marvels. Some took an immediate nosedive. Some barely qualified as aircraft.

But every attempt? 10/10 for entertainment.

Just another day of fun at Deer Lodge Centre. ❤️✈️

10/05/2026

“The Communication Devices Program grew out of a need for individuals to have timely and affordable access to communication systems. Part of why it’s $20 a month is so that cost isn’t a barrier to accessing our program.”

— Stacey McRuer, Coordinator, Communication Devices Program

10/03/2026

Sometimes, the best therapy comes with four paws and a wagging tail. 🐾❤️

A very special thank you to Ozzy, Rocky and Sam for stopping by Deer Lodge Centre and bringing plenty of smiles, cuddles and joy along with them. There’s just something about a visit from a furry friend that can brighten an entire day, and these three understood the assignment. 🐶

Thank you to our wonderful pet therapy pups (and their humans!) for sharing a little love with our Deer Lodge community. ❤️