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For nearly 40 years, Community Futures has been promoting, advising and investing in the business ventures that are so important to the towns and small cities of southwest Saskatchewan. 

Big changes are underway for a longtime fixture in the community of Portage la Prairie.

After 31 years in business, Debbie and Dean Dubois of Dino’s Appliance and Mattress Centre are passing the ownership torch on to fellow Central Plains locals Marissa and Brent Gertridge of Austin, MB.

“It’s time to move on,” Dean and Debbie share. “To enjoy retirement with our families, grandchildren, and friends.”

If there’s a street in Portage la Prairie that Dan Huberdeau hasn’t driven down, either he’ll be headed there eventually or it doesn’t exist.

“I feel like I’ve been down every street and back lane at some point, trying to get a trailer into a backyard or getting an estimate done,” he says. “Yeah, I know my Portage streets pretty well.”

The third-generation owner of Watson’s Roofing & Siding, Huberdeau actually worked a couple years for the previous owner before acquiring the now-65-year-old business. It was, and remains, work he loves and is very much committed to.

J.S. Furniture & More is excited to announce their first ever Summer Off-Site Pop-Up Mattress Sale, offering unbeatable deals on queen mattresses! The sale will take place on August 10th from 10am to 3pm, in the Arrowhead Gas Bar parking lot at 5008 Crescent Road, West End of Portage la Prairie.

The Swift Current Fire Department (SCFD) has some new faces on the squad. Join the rest of the team in officially welcoming them to the community! 

Meet Bailey 

Bailey Habscheid started her firefighting career in high school as a work experience student in Swift Current. “I had a really good experience and really enjoyed the work,” she said, “So I wanted to pursue it full-time.”  

Small-town service with big box prices – that’s the perfect recipe for any shopper. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Voth’s Brandsource.  

With every brand of every item you could need for your home – furniture, appliances, electronics, lighting, and more – all competitively priced, you can’t go wrong with Voth’s. 

Most parents of young children can appreciate the delicacy of those first few dental appointments. Whether because of nerves or the transfer of anxiety from the parent, a visit to the dentist can be something the entire family dreads.

That is, unless their dentist happens to be Dr. Olivia Cui of Grande Dentistry in Cochrane. Dr. Olivia, as she likes to be called, listens carefully to her patients’ needs and customizes their treatment accordingly.

Inclusion is for everyone, and Futuristic Industries provides opportunities for people experiencing intellectual disabilities to participate fully as citizens of the community. 

Community plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing them with a sense of belonging, support, and opportunities for personal growth. For our individuals, community involvement is not just beneficial but essential for their overall well-being. 

Pressing or preserving, snacking or serving, fresh produce is a summer staple, and there’s no better place to get it than Marar Orchard in Cochrane!

Puneet Sandhu is the owner of Marar Orchard, a family-run company whose most recent business venture can be found down Railway Street in Cochrane.

As of June 1, Core Rental Services has been providing its rental equipment solutions from a new location at 1972 North Railway St W in Swift Current. Having established a branch in the community in the spring of 2021, the Saskatoon-based business maintains a diverse inventory, specifically selected to aid the construction and agriculture sector.