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If it feels somewhat different to walk through the doors of Steinbach’s Pharmasave, it might be because so many faces are familiar. Or because the staff’s positive demeanor is a top-down dynamic. Or because a customer-first approach ensures each client is treated like a person, and not a number.

Or, maybe it’s a bit of everything.

It’s playoff season, and things are heating up — not just on the ice, but right here at CHVN 95.1 FM! We’re inviting you to join in the excitement with The CHVN Cup, our brand-new contest cheering on local businesses and giving YOU the chance to score big.

We’ve teamed up with 16 amazing local businesses, each one matched with a playoff team nickname. Follow along as these businesses battle it out bracket-style for the title of CHVN Cup Champion.

This spring, countries around the world will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when the Allies received the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Canadians played an important part in the victory, and soldiers from southwest Saskatchewan were particularly involved in the liberation of the Netherlands, completed on May 5, 1945.

“Many people are feeling not fully themselves; many people are feeling isolation.”

These feelings and the many anxieties that accompany turmoil in the world, reflects Todd Sperber, make events like Saturday’s Walk for Jesus in Winnipeg all the more important.

“With narratives of rumours of wars and so much negativity and cultural division,” he says. “So we are coming together to walk for Jesus and honour and remember his life, death and resurrection.”

Worship artist Pat Barrett is bringing his Beautiful Life Tour to Winnipeg on Wednesday, April 23, and all remaining tickets are only $20 (plus fees and taxes).

The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter will perform at the Burton Cummings Theatre, joined by special guest Aodhán King, known for his work with Hillsong Young & Free.

“I’d like to see people get their dreams fulfilled, move on to the next step in their life in their perfect home.”  

Betty Abbott, owner and broker at Abbott Realty, was born and raised in Maple Creek. Together with associate broker Kelsey Huery, this mother-daughter duo helps individuals and families make Maple Creek their home, too.  

Huery knew from a young age that she wanted to work in real estate, and recalls watching her mother study for her real estate licensing many years ago.  

Located within view of the stunning Rocky Mountains, just a 45-minute drive to Calgary’s downtown and minutes north from Cochrane, growth continues for MonTerra – a thriving neighbourhood nestled between Cochrane Lake and East Lake that’s actively drawing people from across Canada.

Byron Manastyrski is Concierge for MonTerra on Cochrane Lake Phase II, which is already 61% developed. He says people are drawn to build and live in this up-and-coming community because of its oversized lots, nature pathways and panoramic mountain views.

It was a love for design and commitment to her community that inspired Kim Puddicombe to launch her new business. As of this month, KIMBO Print will be serving Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area with custom printed apparel and promotional items.

Puddicombe says it was the right time to turn her creativity into a business.

“I was in the potato industry for 20 years, and I decided to take a different path,” she reflects. “I thought to myself, ‘What a perfect time to test the waters in this business’.”

April showers don’t only mean May flowers – they also mean time inside with a good book. Fortunately, Chris Hall from McNally Robinson Booksellers returned to the Classic 107 studios for the April edition of ‘What to Read’! 

Since its foundation, Swift Current has been at the core of a large farming community, a city many have relied on to provide the essentials needed to keep their operation running smoothly.

Since 1929, Armstrong Implements has been a part of that local fabric, supporting local farmers and helping them build a life, and career, to last generations.