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The business many folks in Grande Prairie know as Midwest on Main has been known by a few different names down the years and has served the community’s residents at a number of different locations.

What has always remained constant, however, is the locally owned and operated furniture, appliance and home decor store’s commitment to providing Grande Prairie and northwest Alberta with quality products priced fairly and backed by exceptional customer service.

For many individuals and industries, and due to any number of factors, non-emergency trips to a hospital or clinic for appointments or lab work just aren’t an option. There may be mobility issues at play, or simply the reality of a workplace needing on-site testing, specialized medicals or ergonomic assessments.

‘Multipurpose’ is just one of the ways to describe this month’s UNpacking feature. 

Whether its extended multi-week vacations in far-off destinations or a quick weekend getaway just outside city limits, the folks at U.N. Luggage are big fans of the Patagonia Black Hole MLC.  

Each year, the Swift Current Agricultural & Exhibition Association connects with more than 200,000 people. The annual Frontier Days accounts for a good part of that reach, but year-round programming is also a significant part of its mandate to provide service to and enhance the life of residents of the community in the areas of agriculture, entertainment, sport and culture. 

Inclusion is for everyone, and Futuristic Industries provides opportunities for people experiencing intellectual disabilities to participate fully as citizens of the community. 

Community plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing them with a sense of belonging, support, and opportunities for personal growth. For our individuals, community involvement is not just beneficial but essential for their overall well-being. 

Between them, Dr. Sesan Banjo and Dr. Omojomi Banjo have four degrees in dentistry.

In 2009, Dr. Sesan Banjo graduated followed quickly by his brother, Dr. Omojomi Banjo, in 2012 in Nigeria, where they were born and where they practiced a few years before moving to Canada. Having completed graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan, they then enrolled in the dentistry program at the University of Manitoba, where they graduated a second time in 2020.

“I was certified twice,” muses Dr. Sesan. “Doing it all over again, you just get better at what you do.”

Every August Long Weekend, the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) in Steinbach hosts Pioneer Days – an event filled with food, demonstrations, and family fun for everyone. And this year is no exception!

See the full schedule at https://mennoniteheritagevillage.com/event/pioneer-days-2024/.

With 2024 marking the 150th anniversary of Mennonite’s arrival in Manitoba, for this year’s Pioneer Days, the MHV is taking a closer look at this significant event.  

Pressing or preserving, snacking or serving, fresh produce is a summer staple, and there’s no better place to get it than Marar Orchard in Cochrane!

Puneet Sandhu is the owner of Marar Orchard, a family-run company whose most recent business venture can be found down Railway Street in Cochrane.

It isn’t every day that a successful business has a career path for young employees baked into its long-term strategy. Then again, Valley Central Appliance isn’t just any other business. 

“When we started the business, my wife and I talked about figuring out a system where we could hire young people, and they could have a future with us,” recalls Harry Stiller. “When I started out, I was the only young person I knew of who was getting started in this industry.” 

The Mobile Stage Company, a burgeoning enterprise based out of Austin, Manitoba, has been making waves since its inception in 2018. The story of this unique company began with a simple phone call. One evening, Ed Heppner called up his friend Kelvin Bueckert, inviting him over for a visit. What started as a casual get-together quickly turned into an evening of dreaming and planning that laid the groundwork for The Mobile Stage Co.