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It started with one bus. 

Actually, it started when Brandon Floberg and Butch Wright brought out the calculator and added up the money they and other Shaunavon parents were spending to get their kids to and from their tournaments. 

“I thought it was just crazy,” he says. “So we bought a bus from an auction sale and it kind of took off from there.” 

“Over the last three years, we’ve distributed $1.2 million to 150 producers in the area – and we’re very excited to have this funding again for our local producers.”

This from Dani Gosselin, Program Coordinator with the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD), referencing the Prairie Watershed Climate Program, which has just been renewed for another three years.

It just made sense.

Like a lot of farm kids in southwest Saskatchewan, Jesse Wellsch enjoyed growing up around agriculture and playing in the dirt. As he got older, he also developed an appreciation for the construction industry. Two summer Co-op seasons and a University of Lethbridge degree in Environmental Science later, he was able to merge his core interests at Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd.

“We’re family owned and operated, so we have that invested interest in keeping it going, keeping people happy.”

With nearly 60 years of industry experience guiding their way, Terry’s Cycle is continuing their tradition of providing their community with fantastic recreational opportunities coupled with superior customer care.

Terry and Marlene Pierce opened Terry’s Cycle back in 1968, and have been a Yamaha dealer since 1971. As the province’s oldest Yamaha dealer, they’re proud to have served four generations of loyal customers.

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod's Report from the Legislature for March 13, 2025. 

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

In the heart of Cochrane’s Sunset Ridge community stands a home unlike any other, a home built with purpose, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping children in need. Homes For Hope, an initiative inspired by Sam and Suzanne Iaquinta with Castellano Homes, is more than just a custom-built $1.35 million home- it’s a beacon of hope for families who rely on the lifesaving services of the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Building a new home, expanding your current home, even taking on a big renovation project – it’s no small decision. How do you know it’s the RIGHT decision? 

You work with a contractor who puts YOU first, every step of the way. 

Nineteen years into his career, a local electrician has decided to step out on his own. After doing electrical work for 19 years, Randy Wiebe launched Renovolt 360 in 2024. 

“It’s been good,” says Wiebe, whose focus has largely been in the residential market for the past two decades. “Over the years, I’ve done renovations on my own houses, and most of it has been electrical. But I’ve done a bathroom reno, and right now, I’m doing a basement reno. My own house is still on the go!” 

There are many reasons to look forward to HavenGroup’s annual spring fundraiser on March 27th – from delicious food, to great entertainment, to heart rending moments presented on-screen.

You can now purchase tickets for the upcoming Highway #1 Lotto 50/50 in support of the Portage Terriers and the Virden Oil Capitals!