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This Saturday, September 14th, Winkler will be abuzz with excitement as Hometown Ford presents the "Shock and Roll EV Learn and Drive" event. Running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event promises a comprehensive introduction to electric vehicles (EVs) while also supporting a wonderful local charity.

Summer isn’t over yet and there’s lots of events going on before it ends! 

Check out what you can do this weekend in the Southeast: 

Niverville CRRC Family Fun – Friday, September 13 

Another delicious KFC meal made its way to the field yesterday, marking the latest edition of Grain Rush!

Glenn Forrester, a seasoned farmer with nearly 49 years of experience, reflects on this year’s harvest. Despite favorable weather, Forrester’s yields have been lower than usual. His canola produced between 28 to 30 bushels per acre, and durum wheat yielded 35 to 40 bushels per acre, both facing quality issues. Canola seed sizes are smaller than expected, and the durum wheat hasn't met the desired standard.

Rain or shine, the semiannual plant sale fundraiser of the Cochrane & District Horticultural Society is being held this coming Sunday, Sept. 15 in front of the Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway St. W. 

The runs from 1 to 3 p.m., and it's wise to show up early. Typically, people line up anxious for the sale to begin.

Like the spring, they'll have a series of canopy tents on site for the sale.

Kyle Madigan and his family near Ceylon, SK were able to enjoy some delicious KFC thanks to Grain Rush! 

Sponsored by Great Plains Ford, we took the truck loaded up some chicken and headed south to just about at the Canada/U.S. border.  

An opportunity to support three great communities in southeast Saskatchewan is coming up on Tuesday, September 17, as the Southern Plains Co-op hosts its annual Fuel Good Day fundraiser at their gas bars in Carlyle, Estevan, and Oxbow. For every litre of fuel sold, 10 cents will be donated to local organizations. Additionally, every size of coffee will be sold for just $1, with the proceeds going toward the fundraiser.

The Chinook Film Group's first film of its 20th season explores a topic that touches close to home.

"Thelma" tells the story of a senior who falls prey to a phone scam and follows the actions she takes to recover the funds.

It's in Cochrane for one night only at the Cochrane Movie House on Sept. 18.

Thelma is a 93-year-old woman who lives alone and receives a phone call out of the blue from a scammer claiming her grandson has been arrested. To set him free, she has to fork out $10,000, and does. 

Every classroom in Saskatchewan is eligible to win!

The people at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw are inviting teachers and students to get entries in soon. 

The educational field trip will include a tunnels tour, a meeting with author Malcolm Bucholtz to discuss his book Thatcher vs. Douglas and more.

You can get more information on the Tunnels of Moose Jaw HERE and more on the Bucholtz book HERE.

Friedensfeld Community Centre is asking people to put away their baseball gloves and bring out their golf clubs.  

Bryan Gerbrandt, Friedensfeld Community Centre board member says they are hosting a golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, September 14 at the Oakwood Gold Course.  

As we edge closer and closer to fall and the colors starting to emerge, I can't wait to hit the road. We are so fortunate to have the valley close to us to the east, and the Souris River flowing right by our city.