Community

Charitable not-for-profit organizations interested in applying for grant funding from the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) can access a grant application portal on the organization’s website -- www.bacf.ca -- from Tuesday, August 5 until Monday, September 22. 

The BACF Community Grants Program provides funding to qualified applicants from the BACF’s granting area in the following fields of interest: Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Environment, Health and Wellness, and Recreation.

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What type of bird is sometimes called a "sea parrot"?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Country 94.1 is giving you a chance to win your way to a night of Glow Golf at Elmwood Golf Club on Aug 15th. 

From now until Aug 12th, head over to the contest page and enter for your chance to win. 

Three lucky winners along with three friends each will be invited to join us Aug 15th at Elmwood Golf Club for a fun night including drinks and appetizers before the round of golf followed by prizes after. 

So make sure to enter for your chance to win an exclusive invitation to what is sure to be a fun event. 

From storybooks in the park to movie nights on a theatre-sized wall, the Estevan Public Library (EPL) is turning up the volume on summer programming this August. Families can look forward to outdoor story time at Rusty Duce Memorial Park, a Wicked Watch Party with themed snacks, and a pizza-fuelled wind-up for the TD Summer Reading Program. Branch Manager Jason Redshaw joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to share the lineup — including a new projector that’s not only powering the movie night, but will also be available for public use.

Since the mid-’90s, west-central Saskatchewan oilman Clarence Rye has been closely tuned in to what’s pumping in the patch

Using data from the Government of Saskatchewan, Rye digs into the local drilling numbers, so you don't have to.

Pioneer Acres is gearing up to host its 55th annual show, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever.

“Oh yes, we have our 55th annual show coming up,” said Diana Rowe, marketing coordinator for Pioneer Acres. “We’re very excited about it this year. We are going to have some big equipment on site for this year's show.”

Held over three days from August 8 to 10, the event is a full-scale heritage experience, showcasing vintage machinery, traditional farming techniques, and family-friendly fun.

An upcoming fundraiser for the Pat Porter Active Living Centre (PPALC) is aiming to be a hole-in-one.

The centre’s annual golf tournament returns on August 26 at the Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club, raising funds to help cover PPALC’s property taxes, says executive director Audrey Harder.

"It's always a great time. People are kind of relaxed, it's the end of August, and they're getting ready to go out for one more last long weekend. So it's a good time to get together," she says.

The Portage la Prairie Regional Library is buzzing with excitement this summer as the TD Summer Reading Club and the library’s 47th Annual Book Sale draw in readers of all ages, providing a hub of learning, creativity, and community spirit.

The TD Summer Reading Club is already seeing strong participation, with many local families signing up to take part in reading challenges, engaging activities, and unique summer activities aimed at keeping children learning and inspired through the summer.

Pioneer Days celebrations came to life this weekend at the Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) with the sights and smells of pioneer demonstrations, as well as the taste of Mennonite treats.   

Sharing Mennonite Culture

Executive director of the MHV, Robert Goertzen, says that he is thrilled to see people join in.   

Portage la Prairie’s own Sam Davidson, known to wrestling fans as the fiery "Sammy Peppers," is body-slamming excitement back into his hometown.

On Thursday, August 14th, Davidson teams up with WWE superstar Brian Kendrick at the Army Navy Air Force Unit #13 for a major Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) event. This homecoming marks a full-circle moment for the local wrestler and promises high-flying action for the community.

Davidson debuted in Portage nearly seven years ago. Returning now, he’s eager to showcase his growth.