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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.”

“This is an educational opportunity, but it has also become an event for the community. This is that midwinter break where our industry can get together- there’s fellowship, there's people getting to see each other again… and we do a really, REALLY great hot meal.”

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod's Report from the Legislature for January 30, 2025. 

The views expressed below are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Golden West.

As we wrap up a very busy first month of 2025, our government is making great strides in their commitment to making Saskatchewan more affordable, even safer and the best province in Canada to live and work. There are several initiatives already underway to ensure we meet these promises and more.

You’ve always had options at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage, but now with the arrival of electric vehicles, there are many more options than ever before.  

“We’re now a Fiat dealer,” announces Kristie Budd. “And our first fully electric Fiat 500e has just arrived in the showroom.” 

Steinbach Christian School (SCS) is preparing for another application and hiring season.

“We will begin interviewing prospective teachers in the next few weeks,” notes Principal Thor Barkman. “Applications for student enrolment will determine the total number of teachers we hire, but we are seeing strong interest in the school tours we offer to families, so we anticipate another busy year.”

For more than a year, Lisa Anderson of Anderson Family Vision Care has been on a mission to find the ideal lenses for Manitoba motorists. Having lost close family members in car accidents, this is something that has been a personal mission. 

Although it may not always seem like it, the impact of each voice is a force of change — nothing can replace the perspectives gained from each person’s unique lived experience.  

January is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s no secret that January is one of the most difficult months of the year when it comes to mental health. Recent studies show that 1 in 3 Manitobans are impacted by mental health challenges, and the number of sick leaves related to mental health are on the rise across Canada. 

Peer Connections Manitoba is combatting those mental health challenges through their programming, including their Peer Support network. 

Achieving the best possible health outcomes is a community effort. It’s why Hill’s Drug Store and Hill’s Clinic Pharmacy are committed to serving Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area with more healthcare options, accessible services and multiple locations.

A fitness journey is more than a series of workouts. It’s the people you meet along the way. Warehouse Spin & Fitness owner Becky Urban knows this first-hand, which is why her Airdrie business values relationships as much as working up a good sweat.

“Back in 2015, I had just gone through a divorce and needed an outlet, so I turned to fitness and was doing the online beach body stuff,” she recalls. “It was fun and all, but I needed other people. So I became a personal trainer and realized I loved it.”