Sanford is an unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba.
Sanford lies approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Winnipeg. While it is generally considered a bedroom community with many residents commuting to Winnipeg for work, Sanford is also home to many farming families and small businesses. These businesses include the grocery store, the liquor store and the (now closed) Prairie Gourmet Restaurant. Insurance, accounting, travel and construction services are also provided. Sanford is also home to Meadowbrook (a small retirement community), a United Church, and a Recreation Center.
Sanford Collegiate educates 300 students, ranging from 9th to 12th grade. Many students are bused in from surrounding communities. The principal of the Sanford Collegiate is Mr. Brad Curtis. JA Cuddy School houses kindergarten to grade 8 students, and also has a day care facility. The principal of JA Cuddy school is Mr. Dave Schmit.
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