Community

The Marathon of Hope started with one man, Terry Fox, but Canadians continue to carry on his legacy.

"Terry Fox has impacted so many Canadians," says Carissa Robb, the Director of Community Development in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with the Terry Fox Foundation. "His attitude is what keeps us going. It's incredible for such a young man, how mature he was, his ethics, determination and perseverance, it's admirable and keeps me, and the hundreds of volunteers going year after year."

As part of the Pembina Valley Studio Tour, happening this coming weekend, the Blue House Market is returning for the third year to Altona's Gallery in the Park (GITP). The event will take place Saturday, September 14th inside the Schwartz House.

There will be twenty-one vendors at the market, which is one up from last year, they will be set up on both floors of the Schwartz House and some will even be selling their wares outside on the patio as well!

Driven by Great Plains Ford, we hopped in the truck with some delicious KFC and headed east towards Stoughton, SK on Highway 13 thanks to Grain Rush! 

""We want people to really enjoy every minute of their stay, This is a one-stop shop. You travel around the world without spending a single cent."

The words of Carolyn Barclay, Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) program director rang true at the latest edition of Culture Fest.

A total of 24 exhibits representing 22 countries and First Nations plus 14 msuical performances filled the Cochrane Lions Event Centre on Sept. 7.

One RCMP officer takes multiple impaired drivers off the road during weekend shift

Media Release - Sept 11, 2024

Where were you when it happened? Even 23 years later, this question is commonplace as the events of 9/11 continue to haunt the collective consciousness of North Americans.

Captain Jonathan Baumgart of Morden Fire & Rescue was a recent high school graduate on September 11th, 2001.

Minto area farmers Keith, Donald and Derek Tufts and their families enjoyed their Meal on the Farm through CJRB's harvest contest.  The Tufts family farm was originally purchased in 1911 by Donald's grandfather. Son Keith took over the farm and then his son, Donald carried on the passion for farming from there.  Fourth generation, Derek, and is dad Donald farm together on the original Tufts homestead west of Minto near Fairfax, MB.

The Wednesday meal was provided by Boissevain's Home Hotel and delivered to the Tufts family farm west of Minto.

No matter how old you are, recreational activities are important for morale and health.

The Pioneer Lodge is hosting a garage sale on Friday starting at 8 AM to raise money for their recreation department. All coming from donations, the garage sale will include household items, clothing, toys, garden items, and much more.

There will also be a barbeque running from 11 - 1 on Friday. Five dollars will get you a hot dog and pop. 

Dorothy Bodeux is the 104.5 More Country Volunteer of the Month for August.

Bodeux was in the studio on Wednesday (Sept. 11) and said she was excited to hear the news.

"I was overwhelmed, I have no other words than that. I was shocked."

Bodeux has dedicated her time to many different volunteer opportunities around Strathmore.

Congratulations to Debbie Wood our latest Date Night on Daniel winner.

Debbie won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.