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If the Bella Vista is inseparable from Humboldt, then Judy Plag was inseparable from the Bella Vista.

“My mom started working at the business one month after it opened in 1979,” recalls Judy daughter Vanessa Ollerich. “She worked at the front desk for a number of years, and then eventually worked in bookkeeping before taking over as general manager.”

Judy passed away in July of 2024, and as she remembers her mother a year later, Vanessa is hoping to honour that legacy while continuing to serve the Humboldt community – now, and into the future.

What’s the best thing about watching a great moment of exciting rodeo? Watching it again!

For 2025, the Herbert Stampede is bringing back video replay, allowing fans to re-watch every bull ride, team roping run, and saddle bronc ride at the annual event, set to take place from August 1 to 3.

“Our big screen will have both live action and replay video,” says Levi Speir, president of the Herbert Stampede. He adds that around 2,000 people will go through the gates at what is the southwest Saskatchewan community’s biggest local and tourist draw.

It’s always grilling season. And, like Century 21 Accord Realty Associate Broker Darla Robins says, it’s always a good time to buy a house!!!!”

“You can’t ever get back the money that you put into rent, so investing in a home is never a bad idea,” she says. “The only bad idea is not to do it.”

When Glenn Hanke and his wife Diana began dreaming of a retirement living option that balanced independence with support, they weren’t looking to build an ordinary residence. Inspired by a successful community-run care home in their hometown of Beechy, Sask., and armed with research from across Western Canada, the couple envisioned something unique: a place where seniors could live actively, with choices tailored to their lifestyles. 

You never know when an emergency might strike. There’s always a risk – from extreme weather to industrial accidents – and it’s important to be prepared. 

Marlene Funk, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Swift Current, works with various teams and resources across the province to make sure plans are in place to support our community should an emergency arise. 

Kindersley Denture Clinic has been a trusted name in oral care for over 50 years, beginning in 1972 when Sandy Anderson brought his expertise from Scotland to the Saskatchewan prairies. Since then, the clinic has passed through generations, with Sandy's son David continuing the tradition into the 1990s. Today, the business is in the capable hands of Caitlin Geiger, who brings passion, precision, and a deeply personal connection to her work.

When you hear the words “Upholstery Shop,” you might think about fancy dining chairs, expensive curtains, and those vintage couches covered in embroidery. That’s not wrong, necessarily, but at Fredrick's Upholstery & Leather Crafts & Sausage Seasoning Mixes in Swift Current, they keep things a little more practical.  

Fred and Denise Chalk, co-owners and husband and wife, specialize in the everyday repairs – vehicle interiors, tractor seats, powersport vehicle seats, truck and boat covers, and dining room chairs. 

“The list goes on and on,” said Fred.  

As temperatures rise and many families head out on vacation, the need for food and clothing donations at the Swift Current Salvation Army remains just as pressing. Captain Ian Scott, Executive Director for the local branch, reminds the community that food insecurity doesn't take a summer break. 

"Food security is something that goes all year long," says Scott. "During the summer, families are still struggling week to week and month to month to come up with money for food and basic needs." 

Voth’s BrandSource is kicking off summer with one of its biggest events of the year: Boxing Week in July. Running from July 8 to 16, the sale will offer deep discounts across furniture, appliances, and more.

"We're a retailer that carries everything from furniture and appliances to electronics, TVs, cellphones, and mattresses," says Mark Voth, owner and operator of Voth’s BrandSource. "And the big thing is, we stock a lot. So if you need a fridge or a dishwasher, there's a good chance you can take it home the same day."

Flirt Cosmetics has officially been named the number one provider of EMFACE treatments across all of North America. The recognition comes just seven months after introducing the non-invasive facial sculpting technology to their Cochrane studio.

"We brought in EMFACE in December and it's just taken off," says Flirt owner Ciara Ramsden. "It really delivers on results. We're targeting the root causes of facial aging – not just the skin, but the muscles and fat structures underneath."

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