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Strathmore will get an early visit from the Easter Bunny this year.

For 30 years, the fun-loving character has hidden eggs across Kinsmen Park.

Carey Rose with the Reps at REMAX/Key organizes the event in partnership with local businesses.

"Our team has put this together for the last few years, and we love it." Rose said. "We have local business sponsorships to help us get everything that we need together."

Are you ready for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia? Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 PM, as the legendary Bellamy Brothers take the stage at TCU Place! With special guests Gil and Wil! 

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Original Joe's Restaurants are celebrating their 25th year in a big way by giving you a chance to win $125 in OJ's gift cards. 

Starting today text the word "OJS" along with your name  to the Magic 97 textline 306-773-0971 or the Full Line Ag textline on Country 94.1 306-773-0941 and you will be entered for your chance to win. 

We will be taking qualifiers until Thursday morning when each station will select one lucky winner and they will be walking away with $125 in OJ's gift cards. 

The Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors to attend the 42nd Annual Trade Show and Market Place, taking place at the Gary Moe Sports Complex on Friday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

With over 80 vendors, free family activities, and a strong community focus, this event continues to be a staple in Lacombe's spring calendar. 

Among the many highlights this year is the appearance of the Easter Bunny, along with free family Easter photos. 

The U.S. based Mighty Oaks Foundation brought its faith-based leadership programming to Canada for the first time over the weekend, with men's focused events in Altona and Gretna. Retired Marine Commander Jeremy Stalnecker and Retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief Luis Rivera led the sessions for the non-profit dedicated to helping veterans, first responders and spouses recover from PTSD.

This egg is not too far from home in fact I think the Easter Bunny was a bit tired after all that travelling last week.

Do you recognize the rock in this photo?

If you find this egg, make sure you bring it to the radio station to claim your prize basket! 

Only three more eggs will be dropped before Easter! 

Bolt Brain Buster:

On average, having one of these will cost you around $30,000.00. What is it?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: a dog

Residents of southeastern Manitoba continue to donate more money to charity than either the provincial or national average. That is according to recently released data from Statistics Canada.

Statistics Canada has now released figures from the 2023 tax year. The median donation per tax filer in Canada that year was $390 and for Manitoba, it was $600. Both those averages are up from 2022. The median donation amount represents the middle point: half of the donors gave more than the median and the other half gave less.

For the first time, the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD) is hosting the East Regional Manitoba Envirothon. 

"The Envirothon is a hands-on education competition for high school students," says Alex Wolf, a watershed technician at the SRRWD. 

She says the day starts off with a learning session, where teams learn about different tools they'll need to use at trail stops through the day.

With downtown construction progressing, the Downtown Business Association is looking ahead to the return of one of its most popular events.

“One thing we’re really excited about this year is our street dance will be back on Fourth and the city and ASL, all those people have assured us that we’re going to have it back down on Fourth, so July 19, we’re aiming for that,” said Laurel Buck, chairperson of the DBA and owner of A&A Jewellery.

However, Buck said the annual summer street fair may take a break this year.