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The Nearly Impossible Question
It's the Nearly Impossible Question, brought to you by Janzen’s Paint & Hobbyland!
Country 88 morning show host, Ty Hildebrand, will put your brain to the test with a tricky question that seems almost impossible to answer.
Think you’ve got what it takes to puzzle it out?
Is it Fruit or More
Play along with the Fruit n’ More Store and The Eagle 93.5!
The Eagle 93.5 morning show host Jayme Giesbrecht will visit the Fruit n’ More Store in Winkler and pick one mystery item
It could be something fresh and juicy from the Fruit section… or a delicious surprise from the "More" section... think snacks, preserves, deli treats, baked goods, and more!
Stuartburn reeve says canning preserves more than food
For Michelle Gawronsky, the Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Stuartburn, the value of canning food goes far beyond saving money or stocking the pantry. It’s about family, tradition and passing on skills to younger generations.
A look at the race to replace Canada's rapidly aging fleet of submarines
The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.
Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.
1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?
Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.
Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code
The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.
Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow.
A natural wonder: Anomalous blue frog spotted in Pembina Valley
After online research, Erica Fast found that the chance of finding one is approximately one in a million.
While the number is difficult to determine definitively, all sources agree that what Fast found hopping across her backyard recently as she was mowing the lawn is a highly uncommon sight: a leopard frog with a unique blue hue.
Western School Division Superintendent talks Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive
The Sawatzky’s Furniture & Appliances Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive, powered by LG, is back on September 3rd and 4th at Superstore in Winkler. CFAM Radio 950, Country 88, and The Eagle 93.5 will be broadcasting live from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., collecting both school supplies and monetary donations to support students in the Western and Garden Valley School Divisions.
‘The Lord has blessed us,’ says mother after daughter’s life-saving surgery funded by community
Last month at this time, the Krahn family was at a crucial juncture.
Tiarra Krahn, a young mother of three from Winkler, was grappling with the discovery that she had a life-threatening brain stem tumour surrounded by cysts that reached partially down her spine.
Pack a Backpack school supply drive returns to support local students
As the back-to-school season kicks off, families across the region are preparing for one of the busiest—and often most expensive—times of the year.
For many, the cost of school supplies can be a real burden. That’s why local schools, businesses, and community members are stepping up once again to ensure every student starts the year with the tools they need to succeed.