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The best arms will be battling it out for arm wrestling supremacy this weekend as the Saskatchewan Arm Wrestling Association is hosting the Lock Up at The Legion on Saturday, September 20th. The second annual Armwrestling tournament is taking place at the Weyburn Legion, as co-organizer Micheal Gass says last year was great but hope this year can be even better. 

Pebbles to Rocks Daycare is moving ahead with construction on its new facility in Estevan while preparing for a major fundraiser in early October.

Executive Director Karolina Tamulaitiene said the new daycare, located behind the hospital, will provide 90 spaces, the maximum allowed in Saskatchewan. “We broke ground in the beginning of June, so construction is well underway. We’ve got walls, concrete was poured in the basement last week, so it’s moving fast and moving along,” she explained.

Agape House, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals and families in crisis, recently received a denim donation from local clothing retailer, Maurices. 

Durable dignity 

Housing and outreach coordinator, Lisa Fast, says receiving the jeans means a lot to their clients. 

“For many who come to us with very little, receiving clothing that is clean and durable, provides dignity during a difficult time,” she says. 

The McCafé Coffee Break got to celebrate The Lost Sock Laundromat this week!

The CochraneNow crew dropped in with hot McCafé coffee and tasty treats from Cochrane McDonald’s to fuel up the hardworking team.

The Lost Sock Laundromat was nominated here and it was these kind words that brought in the win.

“The laundromat is always so welcoming and clean. The wash and fold service is an amazing service that I use personally and for my Airbnb business.”

Car enthusiasts working on a classic car or are thinking about it, and even those who just love to look, can head on down to the Weyburn Agricultural Society's Exhibition Hall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Soo Line Cruisers Car Club's annual Swap Meet. 

President Jarrod Stroeder said this is their fourth year holding the event.

If you love live music and intimate settings, you won’t want to miss the Cochrane House Concert Series! These aren’t just living room jam sessions—these are full, professional acoustic shows featuring world-class Canadian artists as they travel through Alberta.

The concerts take place right here in Cochrane at 64 Sundown Way, bringing the magic of live performance to a cozy, up-close venue where every seat is the best seat in the house.

The Humboldt Lions Club sponsored Bingo is back this fall. 

Bingos will be held every second Thursday starting September 11, 2025 and ending December 4, 2025 with more scheduled dates coming in the new New Year into May.  
The Royal Canadian Legion is your home for bingo action at 7:00 pm each night regular Bingo night 
 
- 12 Games each night 
- Cards: 6/$20, 12/$30, 18/$35 
- $1,100 minimum total payout per night 
- Concession on Site 

Our first lunch time Meal in the Field had us over around Rosetown, taking a hot Panago Pizza lunch to Andre Pretorius and their team!

It was a gorgeous afternoon to travel and be out in the field enjoying pizza and having a good conversation!

We have three more deliveries, so keep an eye out for the Country 104.9, 1210, 1330 vehicle in a field near you!

Thank you to the amazing sponsors!

A West End ministry is inviting Manitobans to get an inside look and meet the family.

Living Bible Explorers (LBE) is hosting a fall fundraiser called, Meet the Family Fall Fundraiser.

"The backbone of our ministry is the people who serve in it. We can't do programming or be in relationship with people without those who give their lives to this," Cher Paulson, Executive Director of Living Bible Explorers, said.

The Carman Beavers hockey team is gearing up for another Southeastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) season and needs a new head coach to lead them from behind the bench.