The Winkler Senior Centre is raising awareness for their HandiVan service.

"I feel it is such an important service to help people get where they need to go, in a vehicle that can accommodate the aids, walking aids anything they may have," Senior Centre Director Nettie Dyck says.

Dyck explains people with mobility complications can find it difficult to enter or exit regular vehicles; the Handi-Van allows them to easily get around the area.

However, one of the biggest operating costs is paying a driver, Dyck says.

WSC recently held a fundraiser Classic Country Concert to help raise funds and awareness for the service. She notes the event was a success with a full house.

The strumming of guitars and twang of banjos danced around the halls of the Winkler Senior Centre Saturday. The concert featured Vince and Stacey Anderson, the Brad Wiebe Group, and George Braun and Abe Friesen.

In the end, Dyck hopes more people will consider the HandiVan service for their next trip. To book a pick-up or make a donation call 204-362-9252 or email winklerhandivan@gmail.com.