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Ruth Bonneville Free Press Local Mayo’s Luncheon Gaile Petursson-Hiley erupts with joy as she receives the Making a Difference award by Mayor Scott Gillingham at the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts‘ at RBC Convention Centre Tuesday. Gaile Petursson-Hiley, nominated by the School of Contemporary Dancers, took home the Making a Difference award, celebrating veteran artists. As a principal dancer with Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, as founding director of Mouvement/Winnipeg Dance Projects and beyond — Petursson-Hiley has helped shape Winnipeg’s dance scene over five decades. June 2nd, 2026