Valley Fiber nominated for ScaleUP Award

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Winkler-based Valley Fiber has earned recognition for not only its business success but for contributing to economic growth.

It has earned a nomination for the ScaleUP Awards, which recognize high-growth companies across western Canada that are successfully scaling their businesses while contributing to Canada’s economy. 

Valley Fiber has been named a finalist in the 2026 awards in the social impact category, recognizing its work expanding high-speed fiber internet services to underserved communities across Manitoba. The company is also in the running for the People’s Choice Award.

ScaleUP is a Western Canada program that highlights high-growth companies that are not just scaling revenue but building something with longer-term economic and community impact.

The social impact category highlights organizations that are achieving commercial success alongside measurable, positive impact in the communities they serve. 

Over the past several years, Valley Fiber has invested more than $300 million to expand its broadband network across more than 175 communities in Manitoba, connecting tens of thousands of residential, business and public sector customers with reliable high-speed internet. 

Representatives from Valley Fiber could not be reached for comment by press time.

Lorne Stelmach
Lorne Stelmach
Reporter, Morden Winkler Voice. Lorne has been reporting on community news in the Morden and Winkler region for over 30 years. Born and raised in Winnipeg, he studied Business Administration and Creative Communications at Red River College and then worked initially for two years at the Dauphin Herald before starting at the Morden Times in 1987. After his departure from the Times in 2013, he worked briefly with the Pembina Valley Humane Society before returning to journalism in 2015 as a reporter for the Voice. He received the Golden Hand Award from the Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg presented to media for outstanding promotion of volunteers, and has received numerous awards from the Manitoba Community Newspapers Association over the years, including individual honours such as best feature photo and best education and arts stories. Lorne has also been involved in the community in numerous ways, including with the Kinsmen Club, Morden Historical Society, Morden United Way, and the Morden Museum, which is now the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. He is currently chairperson of the Pembina Hills Arts Council.

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