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A few years before I was born, in 1977 a cinematic masterpiece and actually an entire franchise was launched. The movie begins simply with some blue letters on a black background. They read “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away….” and the Now familiar Star Wars theme thunders out while the story is set by the yellow letters scrolling off into space… There is a battle raging, growing tension…”It is a period of civil war”…there is war between the empire and the rebels. And so begins the old familiar story of good versus evil.

Precision MMA in Morden is bringing the benefits of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) to the Pembina Valley, by exuding a passion for the discipline while instilling a sense of belonging and respect.

Victory Church is getting ready to celebrate Christmas with fun, meaningful programming and events over the next number of weeks.

On Monday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m., the Moose Jaw church is hosting a Gingerbread Family Night, and church administrator and communications director Kelly Boisclair is inviting the entire community to take part.

Where Lipton Street meets Portage Avenue, photography pros and novices alike can find a one-stop camera shop to cater to any variety of needs.  

The Toews family and their staff has been serving the photo community in Winnipeg since 1975, when Dick Toews purchased Independent Photo Centre. The name was changed to Photo Central in 1991 and then sold to his son, Andrew, in 2008.  

Photo Central is equipped to function and flourish in a rapidly changing marketplace while making sure to best help the community they serve with honest advice and great service.  

Call it community-minded Christmas spirit.

On Saturday, November 25th, Titanium Mechanical will be overseeing a toy drive to help brighten the holidays for local children in need. Partnering with Rocco’s Pizzeria, they’re inviting everyone with a toy to give or wish to make to Rocco’s between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Winter tires? Check. Winter wiper blades? Check. Emergency kit? Check. 

Drivers can never take too many precautions when it comes to cold-weather driving, which is why Space Age Kal Tire of Steinbach is booking tire-changeover appointments, a winterization package and helpful advice for those journeys on snow-packed and ice-covered roads. 

Right about now, you’re starting to search for the perfect Christmas gift for your special someone. You want to give them something remarkable, something they really want – something they’ll absolutely love! But it also needs to look beautiful under the tree. Apex Aesthetics has got you covered!

Apex is making it easy for you to be a Christmas morning hero. Stop in to purchase a minimum $500 gift card, and you’ll receive a free gift valued at $350!

Call it a happy accident.

“It’s a funny story,” explains Tyrone Krawetz. “I wasn’t actually looking for a job when I joined Christianson TDS.”

Krawetz was enjoying his busy law practice in Thompson Manitoba. Krawetz met Christianson TDS managing partner Bjorn Christianson for coffee during a visit to Portage la Prairie.

Hoopers is the home of Scandinavian and mid-century modern furnishings for your home. 

I’m not a big tic toc user but I have been noticing a trend recently on that platform that is being repeated on other social media sites. The POV Format is intended to seem as if the viewer were present or make the viewer feel they are in a specific situation. It’s made me think about a lot of situations differently.