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Canadian Country music artist Josh Stumpf is currently enjoying the huge success of his single "Highway Money" as it continues to raise on the Canadian Country music charts. With that success, he's bring the fun and the music to Shaunavon THIS FRIDAY for a concert after the Shaunavon Shadows football game!

"I don't truly know what to think about it!" Josh said when referencing the success of 'Highway Money'. "It's set the bar for any new release, that's for sure."

The SHE Tour Conference is back in Winnipeg, with the aim to bless women and celebrate 10 years of gathering together. 

"It's a three-day life-changing event," says Joanne Hoehne, the founder of SHE Tour Conference. "We walk through the process of being saved, healed, empowered (SHE), and we just see so many miracles."

The conference is held in Florida, Winnipeg, as well as Kenya, and they are celebrating 10 years of these women's conferences. 

Manitoba country legend Chris Thorsteinson of Doc Walker is bringing back a beloved prairie tradition with the launch of the Fall Ball Tour, a grassroots initiative aimed at reviving small-town socials and reconnecting communities across the province.

Thorsteinson made the announcement sharing his excitement for the project, which kicks off this fall in Alonsa and Oakland, Manitoba.

Pam Anderson, regional coordinator for Central Plains with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, outlines an upcoming opportunity for residents to learn about the latest in dementia research. The society is hosting a viewing party on Thursday, September 18, at the Herman Prior Activity Centre in Portage la Prairie. The event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a live-streamed presentation from Winnipeg.

The Morris Minor Baseball program is a strong one and has been for years, but with some executives stepping down this year, they are in need of community members to step up, fill some roles and keep the program alive!

The best arms will be battling it out for arm wrestling supremacy this weekend as the Saskatchewan Arm Wrestling Association is hosting the Lock Up at The Legion on Saturday, September 20th. The second annual Armwrestling tournament is taking place at the Weyburn Legion, as co-organizer Micheal Gass says last year was great but hope this year can be even better. 

Pebbles to Rocks Daycare is moving ahead with construction on its new facility in Estevan while preparing for a major fundraiser in early October.

Executive Director Karolina Tamulaitiene said the new daycare, located behind the hospital, will provide 90 spaces, the maximum allowed in Saskatchewan. “We broke ground in the beginning of June, so construction is well underway. We’ve got walls, concrete was poured in the basement last week, so it’s moving fast and moving along,” she explained.

Agape House, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals and families in crisis, recently received a denim donation from local clothing retailer, Maurices. 

Durable dignity 

Housing and outreach coordinator, Lisa Fast, says receiving the jeans means a lot to their clients. 

“For many who come to us with very little, receiving clothing that is clean and durable, provides dignity during a difficult time,” she says. 

There's a lot on people's minds as the 2025 municipal election sits just over a month away.

We want to know what issue matters the most to our readers through a poll on our homepage.

The poll asks, "What's the #1 issue that matters most to you?", with a total of six answers to pick from.

These answers include:

The McCafé Coffee Break got to celebrate The Lost Sock Laundromat this week!

The CochraneNow crew dropped in with hot McCafé coffee and tasty treats from Cochrane McDonald’s to fuel up the hardworking team.

The Lost Sock Laundromat was nominated here and it was these kind words that brought in the win.

“The laundromat is always so welcoming and clean. The wash and fold service is an amazing service that I use personally and for my Airbnb business.”