Community

The holiday season is a time of gathering, and at the centre of socializing with loved ones, there is always food.  

Enjoying a meal together 

In the coming days, Winkler Christmas Cheerboard will be offering delicious community-bonding foods and treats to fundraise for residents who could use a helping hand during the holidays. 

Since 1946, Southern Plains Co-op has been a cornerstone of local communities. Today, the organization celebrated the grand opening of its new food store in Carlyle.

Southern Plains Co-op General Manager Brian Enns said the new store is part of the Co-op's efforts to meet community needs and expand operations.

"Some of the things we've done in recent years include building a new grocery store with a convenience gas bar and a liquor store in Oxbow. We've also added a couple more liquor stores, one in Carlyle and one in Estevan," Enns said.

For anyone looking at their Christmas shopping list, wondering what to get those people who have everything, the Weyburn Theatre Community Service Cooperative has just the ticket.

They'll be selling Limited Edition Christmas Tree Ornaments tomorrow at the Gifted Winter Art Market, being held at the Spark Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A fundraiser for the future Spark Cinema, the wooden commemorative ornaments feature a representation of the Soo Theatre's iconic marquis.

Frances Mcpherson now has some extra spending money following a purchase she made at Bugsy's Irish Pub in the Town N Country Mall!

Mcpherson now has $30 thanks to Christmas Cashback presented by Murray GM and Ashdown's Furniture & Interiors!

She tells us that she and her husband spend a lot of time at Bugsy's and that it's one of their favourite restaurants.

Now through Friday, December 20th when you shop at participating local businesses, you could win back the purchase price!

Wayne Cameron scored $335 with Christmas Cashback presented by Murray GM and Ashdown's Furniture & Interiors!

Wayne purchased a new barbeque from Ashdown's Furniture & Interiors and now plans on spending some of his Christmas Cashback on accessories for his new barbeque.

Now through Friday, December 20th when you shop at participating local businesses, you could win back the purchase price!

Submit your details - including a picture of the receipt - and then wait for the phone to ring!

With Christmas coming up next month 104.5 More Country will ring in the holiday season with the Santa Claus Parade!

Carey Rose, the owner and realtor with the Reps at RE/MAX Key will join Keesyn Glawson Friday morning just after 7:30 a.m.

Also, make sure you're listening right after the interview for the Jeep Wrangle Winter Word of the Day.

Carnie's Comments

With the dust still settling on last night's municipal elections across Saskatchewan, let me take you back to the 90s when up-to-the-minute results weren't available on-line. No, the best place to go was your radio.

I was the news director at CHAB-Moose Jaw and I was anchoring our coverage from the studio while a team of reporters were set up for a remote broadcast from council chambers at city hall.

Explore Cochrane and the Cochrane Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a two-part event that’s all about supporting local businesses this holiday season. 

Starting November 23rd, 30 Cochrane businesses will compete in a decorating contest, transforming their storefronts into festive winter wonderlands.

Cochranites can vote for their favourite display by scanning QR codes at participating businesses or by following Explore Cochrane and the Cochrane Chamber on social media for the voting link. 

The spirit of community and appreciation was in full force yesterday as local farmers gathered at Smitty's Lounge for the Harvest Heroes celebration, an event that put a spotlight on the farmers who have contributed so much to the Pembina Valley region. This annual celebration is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the dedication, innovation, and community spirit that local farmers bring to the area.

A cinematographer from Steinbach has been working on an incredible project that can be viewed this weekend. 

Cullen Klassen is the Director of Photography for the six-part documentary series called ‘Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission’.