Joint School Supply Drive to Benefit Western and Garden Valley School Divisions
In a collaborative effort to support students in need, the Western School Division and Garden Valley School Division are joining forces for a significant back-to-school supply drive. This event, held in partnership with Decor Cabinets, will take place at Walmart in Winkler on September 18th and 19th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Eagle 93.5FM, Country88 and CFAM Radio 950 broadcasting on location both days.
Learn more about the Decor Cabinet Company Back to School Supply Drive, here.
Local Music: Ezrah Stone Announces New Album 'What's Inside'
While the Josh Reimer and Jeffrey Klassen are no strangers to the local music scene, their latest musical endeavor, an album titled "What's Inside" marks an exciting new chapter in their evolving sound.
Pembina Valley Bible Camp Gears Up for Autumn with Exciting Fundraisers
Pembina Valley Bible Camp is ramping up its preparations for the upcoming season with a series of exciting fundraising events. Jill Friesen, a key organizer at the camp, shared details about the camp's preparations and the array of upcoming events designed to support its programs.
Putt for a Cause: Mini Golf Fundraiser Tees Off for Carman's Future
Carman Area Foundation (CAF) is teeing up for its third annual mini-golf fundraising event, Thursday, September 12th at Syl's. Although this event is becoming a regular feature in CAF's event calendar, fundraising efforts don't stop there.
"We take donations anytime of the year. We put that money into an endowment fund, and then we grant off of the interest that comes from our endowment funds," commented CAF Vice-Chair Ian Bergsma. "This past year, we granted out $150,000."
Rev up for a Cause: Cruiz for Kidz Fundraiser Fueling Summer Adventures!
On Sunday, September 8th, automobiles of all makes and models will be joining together to raise funds for the Winkler Bible Camp (WBC), in a fundraising cruise and car show called "Cruiz for Kidz". This event, which began last year through the collaboration of local car enthusiast Chomper Giesbrecht, and WBC Director Dale Wiebe, is an effort to directly help families who otherwise would not be able to send their children to summer camp.
The Color wins second Juno award for their album "No Greater Love"
The 2022 Juno award ceremony took place Saturday May 14th, and Sunday May 15th in Toronto, Ontario. After a four-year hiatus, The Color returned in 2021 with a new album, No Greater Love. The album was nominated for a Juno in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel album category and took home the award on Saturday.
This is the second Juno win for the group. Jordan Janzen, the lead singer, said that the entire evening was a special moment and gave them affirmation of their work.