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Not every box of chocolates is the same. If you’re someone who appreciates good chocolate, you know that some are barely worth your time.

This is something Jennifer (Jen) Lynn from JL Cake and Chocolate in Swift Current knows well. Any piece of chocolate can satisfy your craving. The best chocolates, though… they aren’t just delicious, they’re works of art, too.

Choosing your career path can be overwhelming. From university programs to trades apprenticeships, the options are seemingly endless. If you’re having a hard time making a decision, start by checking out the programs at Medicine Hat College (MHC).

Whether you’re taking your first step after high school or changing directions later in life, MHC has a wide range of programs to prepare you for success in your courses, in life, and in the workforce.

“This town is absolutely amazing. We've been here for eight or nine months and honestly, we’re just loving every second of it!”

Originally from Ontario, Pastors Scott and Carling Mortimer moved to Cochrane in July 2024 with their soon-to-be greatly expanded family.

“We have young kids – ages four and eight – with three more on the way,” reveals Scott. “We're expecting triplets in the summer – so the family-friendly dynamic here has been just incredible.”

Great news from Vanguard! Your friendly local butcher, Whiska Creek Abattoir, is back in full swing. After a little break last summer to recover from illness, wonderful owner and operator Alice Bexson wants to remind everyone they’re still here. 

"We're back to do business with all our locals that may or may not realize that we're open for business," Alice states.   

Mark your calendars, Portage la Prairie! Western Bearing & Auto Parts is hosting its highly anticipated Milwaukee Tool Days this Thursday April 10th, from 9 am to 3 pm. This isn’t just another sale; it’s a full-fledged event designed to equip you with the best tools and the best deals.

Rocky Rents is the sort of business where Swift Current homeowners, contractors and anyone else planning an outdoor project cross paths. A local DIY-er might stop by the shop at 2090 North Railway St West to rent a pressure washer or circular saw.

You could spend hours, days, weeks researching the best food and toys for your pet. OR you could simply walk into Red Dog Black Cat.  

Sean and Sheri Laidley own the popular pet product store in High River, which is named after their very own pets – the “Red Dog” is their Golden Retriever, and the “Black Cat” is their rescue. 

“One of the most rewarding things for me is when someone asks me how I feed my animals, because they’re right here in the store – they can see how healthy they are,” says Sean.  

“We focus on relationships and quality construction,” Popick says. “I want to get to know these people. We’re building them their home- we want to make it a good experience.”

“If a student comes out of that program, I am very confident that they're ready for our industry here.”

For years, Great Plains College has been working in partnership with local industries to train skilled graduates for in-demand careers. The college boasts small class sizes, high-quality instructors, lots of hands-on experience, and strong connections to employment throughout the industries they prepare students for.

Kevin Friesen recalls a group of girls that met at Cypress Bible Camp a number of years ago. They’d arrived from various parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta but remained in touch. Now, every year, they return to the camp for their annual reunion. 

“This happens all the time,” says Friesen, the camp’s executive director. “We encourage friendship and treating everybody with love and kindness. It’s really easy to make friends at Cypress.”