Community

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.”

With fall beginning, Estevan's Chamber of Commerce is looking at a new season and seeing what that'll bring for the area. Executive Director Merissa Scarlett points to their latest coffee talk, hosting Gordon Moore with the Southeast Techhub, as one of their recent events.

The Bienfait Legion is keeping the community entertained this September, despite having to cancel one of their popular events.

Denise Taylor, the Legion’s bookkeeper, joined us in the studio to give an update. “The chili cook-off has been called off this year due to lack of interest,” Taylor said. “Hopefully we can bring it back next year.”

We've wrapped up our first week of deliveries for this years Meal in the Field!

Thursday's delivery took us near Brock where Chris Bodnarchuk nominated his crew for a warm meal. Despite 30-50km winds, the team still enjoyed a nice hot meal of Panago Pizza, plus salads and cookies.

That's week one done, we still have three weeks of deliveries left!

Listen below to Nick Cooper and Cooper Douglas talk about the first week of deliveries.

As summer comes to a close, so does the opportunity to enter the draw for a brand-new Ram 1500. After months of excitement, TheRamEverydayAdventure from your Alberta Ram Dealers is entering its final stretch, with Saturday, September 6th, marking the last day for residents to enter the contest.

The final entry opportunity will take place during AirdrieFEST, one of the community’s most anticipated annual events. The festival, held along Main Street, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 pm, featuring live entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Grain Rush driven by Great Plains Ford continued today as we took some delicious KFC out to Fred Morrice and his crew, thanks to Don's Plumbing and Heating.  

Morrice and his small team are roughly 2/3’s of the way through harvest. 

“We got everything else done up, except for the canola,” he said. “We had a real good run, so it’s been good. This is probably the best crop we’ve ever grown.” 

Congratulations to Alan and Sheena Jones from Grande Prairie Church of Christ our latest Date Night on Daniel Winner!

Alan and Sheena won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

Southwest Explorer Weekend Events – September 5–6, 2025

As the sun sets on another vibrant summer in the Southwest, this weekend marks your last chance to collect and use Full Line Ag Fun Bucks before the big Million Dollar Auction! It’s been an incredible season of community, celebration, and connection—and we’re wrapping it up with a bang.

Here’s where you can find me this weekend:

Friday, Sept 5 – Final Taste of Summer Community BBQ

Innovation Federal Credit Union
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

As the Portage Terriers gear up for another Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) season, third-year defenseman Owen Witt is stepping into a new role, veteran leader, and reflecting on one of the most critical aspects of junior hockey life, billeting.

The 20-year-old from West Fargo, North Dakota is returning for his third season with the Terriers, bringing with him not only experience on the ice but also a deep appreciation for the people who support players off it.

"I've kind of just been waiting my whole summer to get back up here," said Witt. "It's good to be back."