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A Disability Resource Fair, to be held Friday, September 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will help put Cochrane community members in touch with the many support services in the region.

At least six local organizations will participate in the event, says Carolyn Long, Director of Wellness Services at Vecova. To ensure their offerings don’t overlap, they’re in regular communication about the area’s needs and how to best address them.

Since its launch in December 2021, Innovate Cochrane has been working to build community by strengthening local businesses. Through this work, Founder and Board Chair Nathan Klassen says they saw a gap in support for Cochrane’s business and organizational leaders.

“We responded by working with an organization in Calgary to create a model for learning and building connections for a diverse group of leaders in town.”

On Wednesday, August 13, Swift Current’s RE/MAX team will host a fundraising BBQ at their downtown office. Everyone is welcome to attend between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and all proceeds raised will be donated to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Lanette Thoreson shares that giving back to the community is simply part of the REMAX way, with a long history of supporting the foundation. 

For more than two decades, The Cellar Door has been a fixture in Portage la Prairie, offering hair, skin, massage, and nail services in a space that feels both stylish and comfortable.

Owner and stylist Chelsea Lewis, who took the reins in 2011, says the salon’s heart lies in its people.

“We’re a team of 14 talented women – an all-female crew who genuinely love what we do and the people we serve,” she says. “We believe in creating an inclusive, respectful space where everyone feels seen, valued, and celebrated.”

Cattle farmers, grain producers, acreage owners and treasure hunters in and around MacGregor, Portage la Prairie and the Central Plains Region will have a chance to take part in a large consignment sale from August 4-11.

Whether enjoyed immediately in the form of flavorful salads and homemade pies… or saved for later by filling your freezer or cold room… fresh produce is hard to beat.  

Skyline Fruits, formerly Western Fruit Truck, has been operating in Swift Current for 38 seasons and is currently owned by Eric Lautsch. Working hard to maintain the level of quality and reliability that his predecessors established, Lautsch is now in his fourth season of bringing fresh flavours to Swift Current.  

It was when he received a handwritten thank-you note that Brodie Carmichael realized the impact his business was making.

“It hadn’t been a very big job, but the note showed how much it meant to the customer that we repaired her roof,” he says. “I still have it. It reminded me of why I do what I do, which is to help people feel safe in their homes.”

“We take pride in our responsive services, clear communication, and our team of certified installers. They take pride in their installations every time, helping us lead in our industry.”

Attic Addicts Insulators is looking to insulate your home with their upcoming Summer promotion!

Miles Steele is the general manager at Attic Addicts Insulators, a longstanding Portage la Prairie company that has spent years ensuring that local families and business owners have the insulation they need to take care of their property and live well.

When Korina and Michael Rousell took ownership of Oxbow Country Golf Course just outside Strathmore, they weren’t just buying a business – they were embracing a new way of life.

“It was definitely a better feel,” says Korina. “Moving from the city to a smaller community was exactly what I was looking for.”

Today, the couple operate Oxbow as a welcoming nine-hole golf course that blends small-town charm with a laid-back, community-focused atmosphere.

A fresh face has taken up residence in a longstanding community business just outside your door! After many years working as a pharmacist in Regina, then overseeing multiple pharmacies in the province, SueEllen Frankowski is proud to be a pharmacist and the new regional pharmacy manager at Pioneer Co-op Pharmacy.

Now living in Swift Current with her family, she notes that the welcome has been amazing.