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When you’re operating one of the largest arts councils in Saskatchewan, you’re never not busy. If there’s not a school or senior program to facilitate, there’s a grant to award; if there’s not a lineup of concerts to schedule, there’s contracting and planning to do it.

“We have just finished planning our 2025/26 season,” says Helen Arnold, Administrator for the Swift Current Arts Council (SCAC), adding that she’s also excited for the several concerts remaining on the current season’s programme.

Local volunteers are urging Central Plains residents and visitors to keep the roads safe for all this holiday season… and beyond.  

Central Plains Safe Ride Inc.is a newly formed non-profit organization that provides safe transportation for anyone unfit to drive due to alcohol consumption. Keeping Portage la Prairie roads free of drunk driving incidents is their goal, says treasurer for the board Matt Newham, who’s always on the lookout for volunteers to join their ranks.  

It’s the third year running for Horned Hereford Sale at Log Valley Ranch.

Co-owners Mike and Matt Jahnke say that the bulls have really taken off this year after such a warm fall, and that they’re looking forward to another great auction with their fellow ranchers.

Log Valley Ranch sits 25 miles north of Morse on Lake Diefenbaker. The ranch runs approximately 600 commercial cows, plus another 100 registered Herefords. They also background an average of 250 calves every winter.

Enns Brothers, a trusted name in Manitoba for John Deere equipment, is thrilled to announce the addition of the CCE (Commercial and Consumer Equipment) product line to their offerings. This strategic move is set to enhance their service capabilities and provide even greater value to their diverse customer base.

Supporting Local Needs with Trusted Service

With CCE products now available at all Enns Brothers locations, customers can expect the same reliable parts and service that have made Enns Brothers a household name in Manitoba.

“We live and work in the community. Our agents are here to help people.”

CIR Realty has been a fixture in the Cochrane scene for decades. Known as “your neighbors down the street”, CIR pairs people with their perfect place.  

While buying a home, commercial or rural property can be quite transactional, it’s those personal connections that really make for the best fit.  

Get ready to experience the perfect blend of power, luxury, and cutting-edge technology with the all-new 2025 Ram 1500, now available at Dunn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Portage la Prairie.  

When you’re shopping for new clothing, you’re probably looking for one of three things: comfortable, everyday clothing; workwear basics; and fun, expressive pieces that are uniquely you.

But when your clothing store options are limited, finding fashions that truly express your style can be hard. Which is why Pioneer Co-op Family Fashions offers a wide selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and shoes.

The Mil-Jeanne Flowers family has enjoyed creating Christmas magic for 46 years in Portage, and this year is no exception. 

Heading into the holiday season, Kyle and Alicia have already enjoyed one of their family's favourite Christmas traditions – hosting their Christmas Open House earlier in November. Now in the weeks following, they’re hosting a number of special evenings of workshops, creating outdoor pots and winter swags with customers.  

Creating a welcoming space where customers can get their hands on and explore products is exactly what Dino's Appliance & Mattress Centre is all about.  

Dino’s Appliance and Mattress Centre in Portage la Prairie is a 6,600 square foot showroom, showcasing a variety of GE appliances and bedding. Their appliance section features 80+ display models, including ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry pairs. The bedding area has over a dozen mattresses available to try out, so that customers can find the right level of comfort and support before they buy.  

Let’s face it: the past few years have been no picnic for small businesses. Ellen Covey, a Certified Financial Planner and exclusive Advisor for the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce’s Group Insurance Plan, has seen it all. She says many small businesses feel like they are on struggle street, that hard, unpaved road where too many small business owners and their teams have been slogging lately. But Ellen’s on a mission to help chart the way to something better: a bustling, optimistic Main Street where businesses—and the people who power them—can thrive.