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We're checking in with our friends in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to talk about the fun things to see and do in Canada's sunniest city with Hat Highlights, presented by Tourism Medicine Hat, Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat, and Medicine Hat Lodge.

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It's time to share the best of the best from the Twitterati on Twitter Tuesday.

Here's a guy who writes, "Sorry I'm late but, in my defence, American Pie was on the radio and I had to stay in the car."

This gal shares, "My husband always orders two desserts to taste and gives me the one I like best. I think he read the fine print on this marriage."

I like this, "How old am I? Well, I grew up in a world with pastel coloured toilets, avocado green appliances and shag carpets."

The organizers with the Lake Lenore Service Club are cooking up a fall dance that’s not your traditional seasonal fare. 

The organization of women that serves Lake Lenore charities and community groups are putting together a Mock Wedding Dance for October 26, just in time for Hallowe’en dress up.  

It's going to be a party at the Moose Jaw Events Centre Saturday night!

Fresh off their championship season, the Moose Jaw Warriors start their 2024-25 campaign Friday night in Brandon, with the Home Opener on Saturday against the Prince Albert Raiders.

And for the first time ever, the Warriors will be raising a WHL championship banner into the rafters at The Hangar.

A pre-game tailgate party is scheduled to start at 3:30 on Saturday featuring live music, food trucks, games, prizes, and one of your final opportunities to take a picture with the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

Registration is now open for one of Cochrane's most exciting and adorable competitions.

Reid Kimmett with Two Pharmacy said the 12th annual Diaper Derby will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29th.  

"We have children aged zero up to three race across about a 20 ft mat with their parents coaxing them with tv remotes, phones, siblings, grandmas, or whatever to try to get them across the finish line the fastest." 

It takes two people to be involved with each kid, one at the start line and one at the finish line.

The past week has been filled with close battles, upsets, and thousands of votes in Cochrane's Best Neighbourhood Showdown.

It's time to kick off the semi-finals with a three-way battle featuring some heavy hitters!

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Weyburn Culture Days will be kicking off on September 20th as part of the national event celebrating culture and diversity across the country. This is the twelfth time Weyburn has participated, curator for the Weyburn Art Gallery, Regan Lanning says it’s “designed to create opportunities for cultural awareness and cultural sharing within our communities.” 

The Eden Foundation’s annual Head for the Hills cycling event took place this past weekend, raising awareness and support for mental health initiatives.

Despite facing some weather challenges, the event proved to be a success, raising approximately $90,000. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

Margaret Atwood penned what 1985 bestseller about a dystopian future in which a fertility crisis leads to drastic measures?

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!

Hummingbird moths are making quite an impression in southeastern Manitoba, thanks to their remarkable resemblance to hummingbirds. Norm Gregoire, who leads educational hikes in the Tall Grass Prairie Natural Area, has been sharing his fascination with these unusual insects.