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“It’s about instilling a bit of friendly competition!”

This from Andrew Warkentin, board member with the Steinbach Community Foundation, which is hosting a Giving Challenge, November 13th to 19th.

“The Steinbach Community Foundation is a little different,” explains Warkentin.

Nik Klassen wants Cochrane vehicle shoppers to feel comfortable as soon as they enter House of Cars.

“The first thing you should experience when coming through our door is a burst of energy,” he says. “You’ll be greeted by a bunch of smiles from the people around you, and we’ll be excited to meet you.”

Klassen, a House of Cars owner and general manager, relishes the opportunity to provide pressure-free service to prospective buyers, and points out that the vehicle sales industry in general has sometimes received a bad rap.

There isn’t a better time than right now to make a charitable gift to the Community Foundation of Portage.

For every $5 donated between November 13th and 19th, DeLong Wealth Management, Simplot, the Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba will each add $1 – stretching those $5 to $9. CFPD executive director Kimberly Lavallee says it’s the perfect opportunity to maximize impact in the community.

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Inn, the guests did make merry with colleagues and kin…

This November 24-26, Roadhouse 52 Inn & Suites will be putting a local touch on the holiday season with the Christmas Gift & Getaway Weekend. Packages are now on sale and include a two-night stay, a Christmas film, a choice of spa treatment or Christmas decor workshop, as well as a vendor market and tasting event.

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That’s why, beginning November 14th, purple-hued Ribbons for Hope will be appearing across the Southeast. Learn more, here.

Tracy Whitby is the Executive Director of Agape House, a safe place for individuals fleeing domestic violence. She says that a lot of people see that Steinbach is a beautiful community and prefer not to think about things that may happen behind closed doors.

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From catching flights and getting to appointments, to shopping trips and interviews, Southeast Shuttle Ltd. is sure to get you there.

It’s no wonder Ryleigh Schellenberg is Providence University’s High School Athlete of the Month – volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field – she does it all!

Ryleigh currently attends Rosenort School, where she’s an outstanding member of the Rosenort Red Hawks volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track and field teams. She also plays for the 17U Providence Jr Pilots volleyball team, and plays beach volleyball in the summer to keep her skills sharp.

But it’s not just her athletic talent that makes her stand out.

How can individuals and communities throughout Saskatchewan recognize and build on the benefits that multiculturalism brings to the province?

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"I've been working as a heavy duty mechanic for about six years now," explained owner Tyler Peters. "I went through all my schooling to become a fully licensed Red Seal tech. I always liked wrenching at home, and worked on all my own vehicles."

People are already taking action to ensure the hospital grounds are as festive as ever, this December.

Linda Peters is Executive Director with the Bethesda Foundation. She says that generous community members are already calling in to sponsor trees for this year’s Gifts of Light fundraising campaign.

“It warms my heart to know people are thinking about the Bethesda Foundation, thinking about supporting health care in our community, and are thinking about honoring loved ones by sponsoring a tree.”