Shop ‘n’ Show your support this October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That’s why now, throughout the month of October, Mil-Jeanne Flowers & Axcenz will be donating 10% of all their clothing sales to Central Plains Cancer Services.

Kyle and Alicia Pettinger own the popular Portage-based flower and gift boutique. They say that the local nonprofit is important to them, because they provide valuable programs and services to those facing cancer in the region.

Realty with Roots: Local Agencies Unite

Three agents, traditionally considered to be competitors, are working together for the benefit of their clientele.

Rhonda Lodwick from Century 21 Foxx Realty, Warren Neufeld from Royal LePage Portage Realty, and Peter Bracken from RE/MAX ValleyView Realty may represent different agencies, but communication flows seamlessly between the three, in favour of buyers and sellers who want the advantage of working with a local Realtor.

SPONSORED: Great escapes await families, friends and colleagues at Breakout in Saskatoon

Escape room enthusiasts know they’ll always receive a one-of-a-kind experience at Saskatoon’s Breakout Escape Rooms & Board Game Lounge. And the reason is simple.

“Every one of our games is built, designed and written right here, by us,” explains Roberta Alton. “We have seven escape rooms to choose from, ranging from family-friendly to super scary.”

Partner Profile: Great Western Railway Supporting Sask. Farmers

25 years ago, several small farming communities in Southwest Saskatchewan joined together to keep their communities connected – by purchasing rail lines.  

Those rail lines, now operated by Great Western Railway, continue to be essential to farmers across the Southwest for selling and transporting their grain. 

Creating Accessible Healthcare with Customized Prescriptions at Hill's

Hill's Drug Store & Hill's Clinic Pharmacy in Portage have always been committed to caring for their community… but what does that really look like?

For pharmacist and co-owner, Michelle Leslie, there are three main commitments they make to provide their patients with the best possible care.

“Patient education is one of the most important aspects of our job,” she said. “Giving patients knowledge about their prescriptions to the best of our ability, so they have better autonomy over their health and wellness.”

Partner Profile: Product knowledge & expertise is part of the package at Ponderosa Ag Sales

From in-house seed blends to rental equipment and livestock feed, farmers and ranchers in southwestern Saskatchewan can get pretty much whatever they need at Ponderosa Ag Sales Ltd. in Swift Current.

They’ll also receive knowledgeable service and unparalleled product expertise for free. It’s all part of the package at Ponderosa.

“We do everything we can to get people in and out with knowledge and expertise,” says Trevor Hoffman, the business’s manager. “We want to be as friendly and accessible as we can, so our customers come back.”