Families and individuals new to Carman, Manitoba, can access a full day of support services today, January 28, 2026, at the Boyne Regional Library. The Newcomer Support Day runs from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., providing a one-stop shop to help recent arrivals with everything from finding jobs to filling out essential government paperwork. (The library is staying open late specifically for this event; its usual Wednesday hours are typically until 5:00 p.m.)
The event is a partnership between Regional Connections Immigrant Services and the Boyne Regional Library. By keeping the doors open until the evening, organizers hope to help residents who work during the day in local manufacturing or agriculture. Organizers say this local access is intended to save newcomers from having to drive to larger cities like Winkler or Morden for basic help.
Staff are on hand to assist with applications for Social Insurance Numbers and provincial health cards (Health Cards). Translation support is also available for people who speak Low German, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Spanish. These efforts are supported by provincial Manitoba Settlement Support Services (MSSS) funding and coordinated through provincial bodies such as the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO).
This full-day session is an expansion of the library’s usual services to better fit the needs of the growing local population. Residents looking for more information on community resources can visit the library or check for local updates through Pembina Valley Online. Local officials see these services as a key way to help new neighbours feel welcome and stay in the region long-term.
