Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition 2026 Award Night

“The Dave” Short Story Competition Award Night will be held on June 4 at 7PM at Moss House, 218 Roslyn Road. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP .

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Book Launch – The Stinkwater Escapee: Season 1

Join us at ArtSpace on June 7 between 2PM and 4PM for Jacob Buller’s presentation of The Stinkwater Escapee: Season 1. A tale about Big Al, the largest crocodile in Stinkwater Marsh, whose hunger and curiosity carry him far from home into the bewildering world of humans. Blending humor with an emotional undercurrent, the story explores identity, adaptation, and what it means to become “human.”

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Writing Rants and Ramblings

Hey writers! Join our monthly coffeehouse-style chat for writers at 7pm the first Thursday each month on Zoom. This is a FREE event. All genres and experience levels are welcome. Guild membership is not a requirement. Email  to register.

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New Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction Critique Circle

Effective February 2026, the Manitoba Writers’ Guild will expand its Critique Circle offerings with a new event focused on these two popular writing genres. This group will meet online on the last Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andy Dutfield, Critique Circle coordinator, .

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May 20, 2026

Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition 2026 Award Ceremony

The Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition Award Ceremony Please join us as we celebrate the Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition Award Ceremony, to be held at the Moss House, 218 Roslyn Road, on Thursday, June 4 at 7PM! Everyone is invited. Please email your RSVP to .

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June 2, 2026

Pride, Creativity, and Community at the MWG

Pride, Creativity, and Community at the MWG Pride month is a time to celebrate identity, creativity, and community – and at the Manitoba Writers’ Guild (MWG), that celebration means making space for 2SLGBTQIA+ writers to be seen, heard, and supported. The MWG is committed to supporting all members in exploring and expressing their creativity. Acknowledging the ongoing suppression and oppression of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, the MWG works diligently to make sure its spaces, programs, and …

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