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“I shouldn’t be amazed after all these years, but I’m amazed every single time how well people respond.”  

Captain Ian Scott from the Salvation Army, speaking with Chris Martens on Country 94.1 on January 29th, shared his appreciation for the incredible support the Salvation Army has received over the last few months. 

It all began with a remarkable discovery at an abandoned mine tailing site.

“Mine tailings are pretty toxic environments – but this particular site had plants growing on it! In my master’s degree, I found that the microbial community was the driving force that determined which plants grew where on this contaminated site. So, I wanted to invent a product that would help make plants at contaminated sites grow better, help plants grow in an urban environment, and help agriculture.”

It all began with a remarkable discovery at an abandoned mine tailing site.

“Mine tailings are pretty toxic environments – but this particular site had plants growing on it! In my master’s degree, I found that the microbial community was the driving force that determined which plants grew where on this contaminated site. So I wanted to invent a product that would help make plants at contaminated sites grow better, help plants grow in an urban environment, and help agriculture.”

It seems obvious that students are thinking in school, but what happens when students are learning, but not really thinking? Peter Liljedahl, author and researcher behind the philosophy he calls “Building Thinking Classrooms,” explains, “Thinking is a necessary precursor to learning, and if students are not thinking, they are not learning.”  

Think of it as an extended royal family – and one that keeps on growing.

Having recently purchased King’s Department Store, new owner Jade Moore appreciates the family element of a business that has been a fixture of downtown Carlyle for more than 40 years.

It’s the start of another I Love to Read Month, and who better to usher in the month than the good folks over at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Chris Hall and Kathleen Friesen stopped by the Classic 107 studios to share selections for all ages! 

About a week and a half ago, a challenge was issued to Southern Manitoba.  

Ang Braun, executive director of Genesis House, asked the members of each community to voice their opinions about domestic abuse services in the region — without the courtesy of sugarcoating. 

More and more people are forgoing the checked bag, and are choosing to fly carry-on only. The challenge here lies in being able to pack as much as possible, into a smaller piece of luggage. The experts at U.N. Luggage can help you find the right travel bag for your next trip.  

Jon Thiessen is co-owner of U.N. Luggage in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. He says a lot of people are coming in, looking for a bag that will allow them to bring as much as possible on board the plane with them, and highlights the brand Cotopaxi as a solution to some of these travel challenges.  

SBC is set to begin construction on its new campus in March 2025, with a move in date of September 2026.

Dave Reimer, President of Steinbach Bible College says they are working on finalizing the blueprints for the new building, which will be located at the corner of Loewen Boulevard and Albert Street in Steinbach.

“We're getting close. The board has confirmed that we are moving forward with the project. We have agreed on the building concept. We are now working on blueprints. We hope to see physical action on the property starting in March.”

Area farmers are being invited to a free lunch, to learn about funding opportunities for their operations.

On Thursday, February 6th, the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD) is hosting a Regen Ag Day at the Friedensfeld Hall from 10am-3pm, with lunch provided.

“These events are often hosted in the western part of Manitoba, and the distance makes it difficult for our local producers to make it out to a lot of those meetings and tours – so we're bringing those speakers here to our producers in the Southeast.”