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Organizers expect a busy time this holiday season for Operation Red Nose. 

Jo-Anne Dalton with the Steinbach-La Broquerie group says this service offers safe rides during the holidays with a lot of fun for everyone. 

A father and son from Ste. Anne have incredible memories to last a lifetime, thanks to winning a contest that brought them to the Winnipeg Jets game on Thursday. 

The Steinbach Pistons are playing tonight, and the organization is honouring our veterans. 

Head Coach Paul Dyck says this game is extra special. 

We might not always think about the importance of wearing a poppy, and a Navy veteran wants us to know that it really shows support for our troops, past and present. 

Scott Stroh served for 16 years, and he says it means a lot to him when he sees Canadians wearing a poppy. 

“It’s a beautiful sight,” he says. “It's nice to see people embrace what the poppy means.” 

Miller Day happens this weekend in Steinbach, and it will be even more special than usual. 

Colin Loewen, assistant coach for the U15 Miller team, says many special memories have been made in this building, which will soon be replaced with a new arena. 

The job hunt is underway for some employees of Eastman Recycling Services as operations wind down. 

Long-time employee Michael Kehler looks back on his 27 years with fond memories. 

“It was a very good career,” he says. “I had lots of friends that I made there, and wonderful bosses. One of my bosses was the one that got me the job at recycling was my Uncle Jake. He was my boss for 16 of my 27 years.” 

Wildlife Haven Animal Hospital is a busy place right now as the seasons change. 

“With migration season right now, we're seeing a lot of car collisions, especially with Raptors,” says Zoe Nakata, executive director for the centre in Île des Chênes. “We're seeing window collisions with migratory songbirds.” 

Nakata encourages people to call Wildlife Haven when they come across an injured animal. 

As the wildlife animal hospital in Île des Chênes prepares for winter, there is a lot of activity with releasing patients that have healed, as well as getting ready for animals that will stay for the winter. 

Wildlife Haven has experienced an unusual year with several injured turtles requiring medical attention. 

The warm, summer sun made for perfect weather to enjoy a barbecue lunch and generous people came out to show support for the Meals on Wheels program which is run by the Pat Porter Active Living Centre in Steinbach. 

Executive Director Audrey Harder is beyond grateful for the $1,964.30 that was raised during the 2-hour lunch. 

With the Hanover Ag. Fair just around the corner, the board is still looking for more help. 

For every summer fair and festival, volunteers play a key role in the success of the event. 

Carla Campbell says they have approximately 200 volunteer shifts to fill for the August 18th weekend.