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It happened a year ago on September 15th 2022.   

One of those profound moments that will be bookmarked in my memory bank for the rest of my life. 

“One thing I’ve learned about Cochrane is that the people that live in Cochrane LOVE Cochrane, saying it’s the best town in Alberta. There’s a lot of passionate people here!”

Passion for both the town AND creating homes that people will love for decades to come is what sets Broadview Homes apart.

Broadview Homes has been in business for the last 35 years. A branch of Qualico, they’ve been in and around Calgary for decades, perfecting their craft, and leaving a trail of satisfied homeowners in their wake.

Every prospective home-buyer, or seller, dreams of that real estate agent who will bring elements of experience, strategy, work ethic and enthusiasm to their transaction. But all four? In the same person? There’s only Peter Bracken.

A RE/MAX sales representative serving Portage la Prairie and surrounding area, Peter’s #soldbooya approach to real estate is already known to and appreciated by the thousands of clients he’s dealt with directly.

Residents of Portage la Prairie will by now have seen Bailey Homes’ white-fronted and brown-gabled location at 2673 Saskatchewan Ave W. After all, the family-owned and operated home-builders have occupied the facility since spring 2021. Owing to pandemic restrictions, however, they weren’t able to celebrate a Grand Opening event. But on Wednesday, September 6 they’ll finally mark the occasion.

I can remember sitting with my dad in church one Sunday in November, well over 35 years ago. I remember it was November because I was playing with the pin I had pulled out of the poppy I had found. As the preacher preached, I poked gently at the callouses on my hands, pulling up pieces of dry hardened skin. Then I thought, “Dad’s hands have way more callouses than mine, I wonder how deep I can push the pin into his callouses?” Dad, who was intently listening to the pastor, ignored me as I started to gently poke at his hands, undisturbed because of the hardened surface of his hands.

Bhryden Doherty has big plans for Fun With Family Day.

The annual event, held this year on Saturday, September 2nd, will once again delight families in and around Portage La Prairie with live music, a classic car show, tractor rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, food trucks and a market showcasing dozens of regional vendors.

A 30-year anniversary is always something to celebrate, but Dino’s Appliance & Mattress Centre isn’t making theirs about themselves.

Instead, owners Dean and Debbie Dubois, who opened the Portage la Prairie business back in 1993, are giving customers the chance to “Save the Taxes” and even win their purchase up to a value of $3,000. It’s their way of thanking the community for three decades of support.

Need gravel? Mulch? Soil? Landscaping material is essential to almost any outdoor transformation. And while it may seem like a simple job, it can take days and an entire team to move it in.

When you need the job done quickly and precisely, Blayne Lounsbury at Accurate Slinging in Treherne is your guy.

Blayne started Accurate Slinging at the beginning of spring 2023, happy to show off the magic of his new gravel truck.

But, this gravel truck is more than meets the eye. No – it’s not a transformer – but, as Blayne explains, it’s still pretty awesome.

"You can expect understanding, confidentiality, and honesty."

Jennifer Chopp is the owner of Spot On Aesthetic Laser in Portage la Prairie, where she’s passionate about caring for the people within her community. 

"Most of our client concerns are ones I’ve personally faced, so I love showing them how far my treatments have come along, and be living proof that these treatments are highly effective."

It’s been called the biggest social in the southeast. Summer in the City is gearing up for another weekend full of fun on Main Street from June 16 to 18 – and that means another impressive lineup of performing artists and headliners will be hitting the SCU Mainstage. 

David Klassen coordinates the SCU Mainstage together with the Steinbach Arts Council staff. He says they couldn’t be more excited, as the festival is such a highlight for everyone in the region and beyond.