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For Neil Claringbould, a beef producer managing 180 head of cattle, the decision to adopt rotational grazing wasn't driven by trends – it was about getting the most out of the land he already had.

"The days of $200-an-acre pasture are long gone," Claringbould says. "We realized we needed to maximize what we’ve got."

“We have an 80 per cent success rate with our students earning jobs in the trade and moving forward in their occupation.” 

Winnipeg Industrial Skills Training Centre is a nonprofit welding and metal fabrication learning centre. As of October 2025, the organization will have been active for 43 years, providing trade training to Manitobans who are either underemployed, part of an unstable occupation, doing seasonal work, or experiencing chronic layoffs.  

On Thursday, August 14, Cochrane residents will have a chance to support Alberta’s children’s hospitals while enjoying a Blizzard treat at Dairy Queen.

“Miracle Treat Day” is our biggest fundraiser of the year for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation,” says Tim Morrison, longtime owner of the DQ location at 14 Westside Dr. “We have a decades-long relationship with them, raising money every August, and it’s just a fun way to get things done.”

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod and MLA Megan Patterson's Report from the Legislature for August 8, 2025. 

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

JobJon Portable Solutions strives to make a difference for workers across North America by offering clean, heated, and efficient portable washrooms and modular units. The story starts close to home – Steinbach and Winkler – but the impact stretches far beyond.

From humble roots to a bold new vision

David Krahn is CEO of JobJon Portable Solutions. He says the company began in 2007, founded by local construction professionals who recognized the need for better on‑site sanitation – heated facilities, running water, flushing units, and cleaner working conditions.

Cattle farmers, grain producers, acreage owners and treasure hunters in and around MacGregor, Portage la Prairie and the Central Plains Region will have a chance to take part in a large consignment sale from August 4-11.

With nearly three decades of professional experience and a passion that dates back to his high school days in Canmore, Paul Tait is bringing something different to the car audio and electronics industry in southern Alberta. His business, Better Call Paul Fabrication and Design, is built around one core principle: offer better solutions and make life easier for the customer.

Meet Hearth & Hound: Where pets are family, and community comes first

When longtime customers walk through the doors of the pet supply stores in Morden and Altona, formerly known as RuffMutts, they’ll notice a fresh new name: Hearth & Hound. But while the branding has changed, the heart of the business remains unchanged.

A summertime tradition is back again for bull riding fans from across the province and beyond- Grunthal’s Hanover Ag Fair, August 14th to 17th.

Whether enjoyed immediately in the form of flavorful salads and homemade pies… or saved for later by filling your freezer or cold room… fresh produce is hard to beat.  

Skyline Fruits, formerly Western Fruit Truck, has been operating in Swift Current for 38 seasons and is currently owned by Eric Lautsch. Working hard to maintain the level of quality and reliability that his predecessors established, Lautsch is now in his fourth season of bringing fresh flavours to Swift Current.