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It’s the start of another I Love to Read Month, and who better to usher in the month than the good folks over at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Chris Hall and Kathleen Friesen stopped by the Classic 107 studios to share selections for all ages! 

About a week and a half ago, a challenge was issued to Southern Manitoba.  

Ang Braun, executive director of Genesis House, asked the members of each community to voice their opinions about domestic abuse services in the region — without the courtesy of sugarcoating. 

More and more people are forgoing the checked bag, and are choosing to fly carry-on only. The challenge here lies in being able to pack as much as possible, into a smaller piece of luggage. The experts at U.N. Luggage can help you find the right travel bag for your next trip.  

Jon Thiessen is co-owner of U.N. Luggage in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. He says a lot of people are coming in, looking for a bag that will allow them to bring as much as possible on board the plane with them, and highlights the brand Cotopaxi as a solution to some of these travel challenges.  

SBC is set to begin construction on its new campus in March 2025, with a move in date of September 2026.

Dave Reimer, President of Steinbach Bible College says they are working on finalizing the blueprints for the new building, which will be located at the corner of Loewen Boulevard and Albert Street in Steinbach.

“We're getting close. The board has confirmed that we are moving forward with the project. We have agreed on the building concept. We are now working on blueprints. We hope to see physical action on the property starting in March.”

Area farmers are being invited to a free lunch, to learn about funding opportunities for their operations.

On Thursday, February 6th, the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District (SRRWD) is hosting a Regen Ag Day at the Friedensfeld Hall from 10am-3pm, with lunch provided.

“These events are often hosted in the western part of Manitoba, and the distance makes it difficult for our local producers to make it out to a lot of those meetings and tours – so we're bringing those speakers here to our producers in the Southeast.”

“This is an educational opportunity, but it has also become an event for the community. This is that midwinter break where our industry can get together- there’s fellowship, there's people getting to see each other again… and we do a really, REALLY great hot meal.”

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod's Report from the Legislature for January 30, 2025. 

The views expressed below are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Golden West.

As we wrap up a very busy first month of 2025, our government is making great strides in their commitment to making Saskatchewan more affordable, even safer and the best province in Canada to live and work. There are several initiatives already underway to ensure we meet these promises and more.

You’ve always had options at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage, but now with the arrival of electric vehicles, there are many more options than ever before.  

“We’re now a Fiat dealer,” announces Kristie Budd. “And our first fully electric Fiat 500e has just arrived in the showroom.” 

Steinbach Christian School (SCS) is preparing for another application and hiring season.

“We will begin interviewing prospective teachers in the next few weeks,” notes Principal Thor Barkman. “Applications for student enrolment will determine the total number of teachers we hire, but we are seeing strong interest in the school tours we offer to families, so we anticipate another busy year.”

For more than a year, Lisa Anderson of Anderson Family Vision Care has been on a mission to find the ideal lenses for Manitoba motorists. Having lost close family members in car accidents, this is something that has been a personal mission.