Community

Local music and information were both front and centre at the second annual Fruit Jam fundraising concert in support of the Altona Community Action Network!

This May, your garden can help a child discover their passion. The Chance 2 Grow program, a community initiative under the Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation, is once again offering beautiful petunias in its 5th Annual Fundraising Plant Sale — with every purchase supporting local kids in accessing sports, music, art, and more. The last day to order is Thursday, May 16.

For the first time, RCW will be bringing a cage match to Strathmore on May 23 at the Strathmore Ag Grounds Pavilion.

Steve Wilde is a wrestler with RCW and explained that the cage match is the real deal.

"You have to understand there's only one door. One way in, one way out. Unless you're climbing the cage and dropping 10 feet to the floor. So, it's do what you got to do, and yeah, you're in a cage."

RCW has been to Strathmore multiple times this year, and according to Wilde, Strathmore is the best place he has been so far.

Harry Balfour School celebrated Arbor Day with a new tree thanks to the support of the County of Grande Prairie, Arbor Day Society, and Government of Alberta Wildfire group. The Grade 1 students were excited to welcome County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall and Deputy Reeve Amanda Frayn, and Arbor Day Society’s Judy Tremblay and Brenden Mondoux to their official tree planting ceremony.

The Perfect Pet of the month of April goes to Zara!

At the age of nine months, Zara is a wild one. She is a rescue from Alberta and loves running and being around people. Being so young, she is currently working on off leash training.

This cute little dog was nominated by her dog mom, Peyton Kovach, as they have now won a $50 gift card from our friends at Pet Valu.

"I think we're going to take her shopping and she can get some treats and toys for the dog park," said Kovach.

Living in Saskatchewan, you've either been on the receiving end — or you've given — a wave to every passing car.

For those unfamiliar with the gesture, I asked the all-knowing internet to break down the meaning behind this simple but powerful action.

Purpose Behind the Farmer's Wave:

1. Community Acknowledgment: It’s a way to recognize fellow community members, showing that you see and respect them.

The Souris Valley Museum is preparing for a busy and exciting summer — and bidding farewell to a visiting attraction.

The ACE Academy flight simulator, which has been available to the public in recent months, will be departing this Friday.

Museum director Melanie Memory said they’re also getting ready for their always-popular summer camps, though some have already reached capacity.

The McCafé Coffee Break saddled up and rode out to Cody & Sioux this morning!

Staff were treated to fresh McCafé coffee and goodies as a thank-you for all the work they do keeping Cochrane looking sharp and stylish.

The nomination came in from a longtime customer who said the team “goes above and beyond every time I walk in. They helped me find the perfect outfit for a wedding I was panicking about, and made it fun too.”

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Egg My Office has been going on for a little over 2 months now, and we were excited to bring some tasty snacks to our next big winners, Nutrien Ag Solutions!

Inclusion Moose Jaw has been supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1966 and they're looking for your support at their 2nd Annual Golf for a Purpose Tournament, presented by Rosemont Hardware.

The tourney is on Friday, June 13th at The Ridge Golf Club in Moose Jaw. Your $90 entry fee includes golf and a meal. You can also enter a team of four for $350.