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Around 3,000 people attended the Zach Williams concert on Saturday evening at the Southeast Event Centre in Steinbach to celebrate a major milestone in local Christian education.

Homegrown favourite, Jordan St.Cyr, was the opening act of the night and performed his singles, "Fires," and "Weary Traveler," among others.

St.Cyr shared his heart behind the songs and how God has moved in his family's life over the years. He also provided encouragment for others.

Estevan residents have a busy weekend ahead, with plenty of community events in town — plus a few local teams hitting the road.

Friday, September 5
🏈 ECS Elecs open their football season on the road against the Central Cyclones in Moose Jaw. Kickoff at 7 p.m.

💃 Harvest Hoedown Dance at the Seniors Centre, Estevan Leisure Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 6
🧘 OM Yoga Festival begins at Woodlawn Park.

A rescue cat in Unity is searching for her happily-ever-after after being found alone near a highway outside Scott, Sask.

Petal, a sleek black cat with a gentle personality, has been living at KC Rescue, where she quickly became the “big sister” of the kitten room. Staff say she is affectionate, playful and thrives on human closeness.

The NextAcre Real Estate Grain Rush continues to roll through Southeast Saskatchewan, delivering hot meals and thanks to the farmers who keep the region fed.

The summer season has been full of rodeos and festivals this year, and the season isn’t over yet. As the weather starts warming up after a cool week, the Double B Agricultural Festival spurs into action.  

Friday’s activities started with a Ferrier demonstration and Grey Cup Trailer starting at 2 p.m. Midway opened Friday evening at 5 p.m.  

The Manitoba Highschool Rodeo was cancelled for the evening due to wet grounds; however, the plan is to continue forward with this portion of the event Saturday.  

The 3234 Manitoba Horse Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (St. Pierre Cadets) is back in full swing with their regular programming. This is a cadet program for youth ages 12 to 18, which focuses on building good citizenship, leadership, active lifestyles, and team building. Captain Kim Murphy says she and the staff are very excited for another year, and gives an overview of the activities which are part of the program:

A new musical initiative is bringing the joy of singing to local youth. The Junior Vox Choir is launching this fall, offering children in grades 5 to 8 the opportunity to explore their vocal talents in a supportive, fun environment. The program, spearheaded by Janine Waines, Artistic Director of Prairie Vox (the adult choir) aims to fill a gap in the community's music education offerings.

Cowboys Racing Ltd is a new initiative in Southeastern Manitoba that aims to raise mental health awareness while sharing a love for ATVing. 

A journey of recovery  

Three years ago, Ryan Ward was struck by a drunk driver, leaving him with a brain injury that affected his speech, walking, and daily life. Unable to work, his wife became his full-time caregiver for nearly three years. 

It's time for another Made in Manitoba, and we have yet another artist joining us for the first time. Zack Wiebe farms north of Morden, and over the last couple years, has been making big waves on social media and the music industry.

The Estevan Bible Camp is getting ready to welcome families back to Corn Cob Junction, its annual corn maze and fall attraction. Director of Operations Shawn Bissonnette said the season kicks off Saturday, September 13, and will run weekends through to October 24.

“It’s not just a maze,” said Bissonnette. “We’ve got a climbing wall, a hayride, a scavenger hunt through the maze, delicious food, and a bunch of mini games to keep you entertained while you’re out there with the family.”