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Fred Fox, the older brother of Canadian icon Terry Fox, is continuing to share the impact on cancer patients 45 years after he passed.

"My dad was born and raised here [Winnipeg], Terry and I, our siblings were born here," says Fred Fox, Terry's older brother. "My mom was born in Boissevain. We moved west in the 60s, but it's always nice to come back to our home province."

Terry is a Canadian icon and hero for many across the country. However, especially before he got cancer, Fred shares how life was normal. 

Fall on the farm brought in a crowd on the first day of September, to celebrate harvest season and watch hard work pay off.  

As the seasons begin to transition, the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) highlights the hard work of the pioneers through a day of demonstrations, guided tours, fresh-baked bread, and much more.  

Executive Director Robert Goertzen explains the importance of putting on this celebration at the MHV.

“We are a pioneer village, and the pioneers were mostly agriculturalists, mostly farmers.”

Artista Academy is starting a new theatre program, specifically tailored to high school students in grades 9 through 12. 

Growing together 

Gabriela Gallo, president of Artista Academy, says the organization is evolving. 

As summer winds down, Winkler Arts and Culture is bursting into a new season of creativity, connection, and community. From after-school art classes that spark imagination to monthly newcomer gatherings and fresh exhibits, fall promises to be one of the busiest and most exciting seasons yet at the local gallery.

After-school art programs filling up fast

Two after-school art classes are already open for registration, and spots are limited. Jered Hildebrand, Director of Winkler Arts and Culture, says kids looking for a creative outlet should sign up soon.

Many Manitobans gathered at the top floor of The Bay Parkade, 295 Memorial Boulevard, on Sunday evening, for the ANAN Experience.

"The ANAN Experience is an interdenominational gathering. We come together every month to worship the name of the Lord," said Faith, a volunteer with the group.

It was a time of prayer, worship, spoken-word poetry, testimonies, and guest speakers.

Ministers spoke at length about the heart behind the ministry.

"The mission is to proclaim the name of Jesus over our city," said Jeffrey Bergen, a speaker at the event.

While it's 70 years old now, this military vehicle was practically a spaceship in its day.

Bob Dyke's 1955 Chrysler M43 CDN Ambulance may not have bluetooth, or an aux cord, or CD player, or even a cassette player, but it has more amenities than anyone would expect from a vehicle designed during the Korean War.

Many are asking where the Summer went as kids return back to school next week. 

Magic 97 and Country 94.1 along with Pioneer Co-op Family Fashions want to send you back to school in some new threads with our Looking Cool For Back To School contest. 

Here's a look at some of the photographs captured by the Discover Weyburn staff and submitted by community members throughout the week:

As the days of summer slip away and fall inches closer, harvest is beginning and corn-on-the-cob season is just around the corner. Many people will soon be pulling out the butter, salt and napkins, ready to enjoy one of the Prairie’s favourite late-summer treats. 

This week on the Country 107 morning show served up by A&W Steinbach, host Carly Koop welcomed Jo-Anne Dalton from the Steinbach Family Resource Centre into the studio, powered by LMS Ag. for some lighthearted corn talk. 

The Portage la Prairie Regional Library was filled with extra giggles and whispers last week, but not from children, it was their stuffies who moved in for a one-night sleepover on August 28. Twenty-one loyal companions, ranging from bears and giraffes to even a mischievous sloth, enjoyed a night of books, games, and a little bit of mischief before heading home with their families the next evening.