A Sandy Bay resident has walked away with a significant cash prize after winning a popular contest hosted by a local radio station. Kenneth Beaulieu claimed $12,905.05 on Friday, April 17, 2026, by winning the 1063 Banaza blackout Accumulator contest broadcast on Sandy Bay Radio.
The contest features a format where prize money builds up over time until a listener correctly completes the challenge. The station, which broadcasts at 106.3 FM, shared the news of the win on its social media page, drawing hundreds of reactions and dozens of comments from community members celebrating the result.
Operated by the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, the radio station serves as a hub for local entertainment and information. The station has been broadcasting from its studios on Main Road in Marius since 2011, providing localized programming to the community and online listeners. The station is known for keeping residents connected through regular updates on local events, including bingo nights and various listener contests.
The Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation is located in Treaty 1 territory on the western shore of Lake Manitoba. Under the leadership of Chief Trevor Prince, the community remains deeply committed to its heritage, with roughly 80 percent of members speaking Ojibway fluently. The radio station plays a part in this cultural preservation, helping maintain a strong sense of community for the area’s approximately 6,776 residents.
