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Welcome to CNPA of MB!

When many people retire, they say they do not miss the work, but they certainly do miss the people!

We offer the opportunity to continue these friendships that have developed over many years of working together.

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Who We Are

The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba has over 3200 members who are retired Canadian National Railways pensioners or their survivors. Our members came from many different departments of the railway...offices, shops, yards, running trades...but all have a common bond of friendship and camaraderie. By joining together, we have the power, knowledge and abilities to promote benefits for our members to ensure their benefits and pensions keep pace with the changing economy.

We offer many benefits of membership:

• acting as a liaison with the National Council to communicate with the Canadian National Railways
• keeping members informed of pension, medical and benefits changes
• monthly meetings with speakers and topics of interest to seniors
• Bursary Program for children and grandchildren of members in good standing
• social events (Christmas Luncheon, Golf Tournaments, Bowling). The Association does provide some financial assistance to the 5 Pin Bowling League and the Annual Mixed Golf Tournament.

When & Where We Meet

We meet the First Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 1:30 pm in the Norwood Legion, 134 Marion Street.

The agenda consists of a short business meeting plus a 20-minute presentation by a guest speaker on a topic of interest. A 50-50 Draw as well as a Birthday of the Month Draw are held at every meeting.

Annual Events include the Christmas Luncheon in December where we celebrate the Holiday Season and our Honorary Members. We also purchase tickets for the Goldeyes baseball game in the spring, which we sell to our members at a reduced rate.

Founded in 1946, the 5 Pin Bowling League meets at 10:00 am on Thursdays at the Mosienko Bowling Alley, Redwood & Main. Weekly fee is $8.00 (subject to change), which includes prize money and wind-up banquet.

The CN Pensioners hold two Golf Tournaments each year - one in June at Kingswood and the Annual Mixed Tournament in August at Oakwood.

In the past few years, other special events have included a trip on the Prairie Dog Central, a bus trip to Kenora, and excursions to casinos.

Mission Statement

"...the purpose of forming a group to promote, maintain, and foster social and fraternal relations; to keep alive the traditions of the Canadian National Railways, and to preserve the loyalty and brotherhood of its employees." (Canadian National Railways Veterans Association – October 1931).

In keeping with these ideals of the Canadian National Railways Veterans Association...

The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba shall actively promote and protect the interests and concerns – social, legal, fraternal and economic – of all CN Pensioners and surviving spouses by acting as a liaison with the National Council of CN Pensioners Association to dialogue and propose and recommend with Canadian National Railways. They shall keep members informed of important activities and services, which may affect them financially or socially, as well as ensuring a better quality of life.