Courtney Gafka from Beausejour, Manitoba, was named the winner of the twelfth weekly draw for a provincial conservation fundraiser on March 25, 2026. Gafka won a Franchi Affinity 3 Sporting Satin Walnut 12 gauge shotgun through the 2026 Manitoba Conservation Calendar raffle.
The annual raffle is organized by Ducks Unlimited Canada to raise money for wetland and grassland conservation projects across the province. This year, the fundraiser features 53 different prizes worth more than $91,000, including a $10,000 cash prize.
Gafka, who lives in the town of Beausejour, held winning ticket number 0401. These draws happen every Wednesday throughout the year, with the next winner set to be announced on April 1, 2026.
The Manitoba Conservation Calendar sells for $50 and helps fund the protection of local wildlife habitats. Since starting in the province in 1938, the organization has worked with thousands of local landowners to preserve more than 700,000 acres of land.
