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“I want to bring it back to, okay, why did you start? What makes your heart sing? What can we bring back to the work you do each day that makes you want to show up again?”

Vibrant Systems, run and owned by Danielle Hauck, is a consulting-based company that connects communities, businesses, and people back to what matters most.

“We’re all so focused on these big picture things nowadays that we forget what really matters outside our front doors,” Hauck shares. “What really matters in our local communities- that’s where I like to work, because that’s where my values are.”

Look and feel, well, cool! With a little help from SKIN Clinics’ upcoming event.

As Canada’s largest dermatologist-owned group of medical and cosmetic clinics, SKIN Clinics is proud to provide a wide range of health and beauty treatments including injectables, laser, and medical-grade skincare all across the country. Closer to home, the Steinbach branch is proud to announce their CoolSculpting® Day on Wednesday, April 9th.

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod's Report from the Legislature for April 3, 2025. 

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

As the tenth day of the spring Legislative Session concludes, it has been a historic three weeks in politics for Saskatchewan and North America. Our government has been steadfast in their leadership through such an uncertain time:

“This town is absolutely amazing. We've been here for eight or nine months and honestly, we’re just loving every second of it!”

Originally from Ontario, Pastors Scott and Carling Mortimer moved to Cochrane in July 2024 with their soon-to-be greatly expanded family.

“We have young kids – ages four and eight – with three more on the way,” reveals Scott. “We're expecting triplets in the summer – so the family-friendly dynamic here has been just incredible.”

Great news from Vanguard! Your friendly local butcher, Whiska Creek Abattoir, is back in full swing. After a little break last summer to recover from illness, wonderful owner and operator Alice Bexson wants to remind everyone they’re still here. 

"We're back to do business with all our locals that may or may not realize that we're open for business," Alice states.   

Mark your calendars, Portage la Prairie! Western Bearing & Auto Parts is hosting its highly anticipated Milwaukee Tool Days this Thursday April 10th, from 9 am to 3 pm. This isn’t just another sale; it’s a full-fledged event designed to equip you with the best tools and the best deals.

They’re coming from all over. From Minnedosa to Dauphin to Steinbach and everywhere in between, customers in search of quality pre-owned vehicles and Old Hickory buildings and sheds are beating a trail to BG Sales.

Rocky Rents is the sort of business where Swift Current homeowners, contractors and anyone else planning an outdoor project cross paths. A local DIY-er might stop by the shop at 2090 North Railway St West to rent a pressure washer or circular saw.

From investments to taxes and income tax to strategic planning for your future to mortgages, Rob Carnie from CHAB has touched on all of those things over the years with Aaron Ruston from Purposed Financial.

Now it’s time to discover the backstory.

“I grew up in the ‘metropolis’ of Eston, Saskatchewan,” reveals Ruston. “My parents were farmers; my dad also worked on the railroad. I didn’t want to go into farming, so they sold the family farm in 1980. Prices were good, and they got a tranche of cash out of that.”

You could spend hours, days, weeks researching the best food and toys for your pet. OR you could simply walk into Red Dog Black Cat.  

Sean and Sheri Laidley own the popular pet product store in High River, which is named after their very own pets – the “Red Dog” is their Golden Retriever, and the “Black Cat” is their rescue. 

“One of the most rewarding things for me is when someone asks me how I feed my animals, because they’re right here in the store – they can see how healthy they are,” says Sean.