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Swift Current’s local landscaping supply company has always been more than just a landscaping supply company… but this year, NIJO Yard Supplies Plus is really taking it to the next level! 

“We’re going to make this place a little more exciting by bringing in some entertainment!” said NIJO owner, Joel Cyrenne. 

NIJO currently has a few retro arcade games, a sports simulator, an air hockey table, and a foosball table, but they’re just getting started. So as business grows, the amusement division will grow.   

In the heart of Swift Current, the Swift Current Community Youth Initiative (SCCYI), known as “The Center,” stands as a vital support system for local youth. Executive Director Nathan Wiebe describes it as a “community for a lot of kids,” where staff are “inspired by the different stories we hear every day” and feel it’s their “job here in the heart of Swift Current to provide support for kids and to support them in different ways.”

In the heart of Cochrane, a unique boutique has blossomed into a beloved local institution.

The Paisley Boutique, now celebrating its 15th year, wasn't born from a lifelong retail ambition, but rather from a simple observation of a community need.

As Kyra, the store's Manager, recounts, "Laurel never planned on running a clothing boutique, but sometimes the best journeys are the unexpected ones.

Red Apple Stores in Wadena and Shaunavon have been refreshed and are ready for business. 

After undergoing renovations, these stores are now better than ever, offering a more enjoyable shopping experience. Changes include a brighter store design, wider aisles, improved signage, increased product organization, and expanded inventory. Products include food, fashion, home essentials, toys, and Candyworks™ sweets.  

Are you ready to ignite your career in Canada's dynamic energy sector? The inaugural Nisku Energy Show, taking place May 14th and 15th at the Silent Ice Sports & Entertainment Center in Nisku, AB, is your launchpad. Hosted by The Leduc Nisku Wetaskiwin Region of Commerce, this two-day event is a vital hub for local innovation and collaboration, bringing together leaders from across the energy landscape to showcase the expertise and advancements shaping Alberta’s future.

Red Apple Stores in Wadena and Shaunavon have been refreshed and are ready for business.

After undergoing renovations, these stores are now better than ever, offering a more enjoyable shopping experience. Changes include an brighter store design, wider aisles, improved signage, increased product organization, and expanded inventory. Products include food, fashion, home essentials, toys, and Candyworks™ sweets. 

Medicine Hat is gearing up for an exhilarating season of entertainment, arts, and community engagement, with major events announced for both the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and Co-op Place.

Tobie Laliberte, Marketing Specialist with the City of Medicine Hat, says this year’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss.

Getting the proper amount of sleep is one of the most important things we can do to maintain or even improve our health. If you have a hard time sleeping, there are many ways to improve the quality of your rest, from improving your sleep habits to trying over-the-counter medications like melatonin or sleep aids (check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking over-the-counter medications).

This July marks a major milestone for Portage Toyota as it celebrates 45 years as a Toyota Canada dealership – a journey that began with one family's vision and continues today with an ongoing commitment to customer care, innovation, and community.

The business was founded in 1973 as Portage Leisure & Truck Centre by Dennis and Kathy Thompson, Erwin and Katherine Thompson, and George and Wanda Ryder. In 1980, Dennis acquired the Toyota franchise, and the business began its Toyota journey.

It’s an exciting time at PJ’s Plantation.

This year marks the 25th season they’ve been in business as a garden centre. They like to say they’ve been “growing for you” because it’s true.

Owners Jody and Peter never thought their little business would become so big.

“We just wanted to move to the country and raise our young family. I’m a horticulturist and wanted to be in the greenhouse business," Jody explained. "I thought I’d start small with a few bedding plants."

What happened next shows how much the community embraced what PJ’s Plantation had to offer.