A small event was held in Dauphin on Wednesday, July 1st to recognize the great work of Tiana Sanko.

The grade 4 student from Gilbert Plains Elementary secured a $10,000 donation to Habitat For Humanity’s Dauphin Chapter with her entry into ‘The Meaning of Home’ national writing contest.

When asked where her writing abilities came from, Tiana speculated it might have come from one parent in particular.

“My dad thinks it comes from him, but I kind of think it’s from my mom,” she said.

Tiana says her teacher Mr. Paul Barkman got the grade 4 class Gilbert Plains Elementary on board with the writing contest. 

Tiana’s big grant will be used to build homes for low-income families — something she’s quite happy about.

“I was really excited when I heard about it, and that I could help a family.”