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Have you ever been starstruck? By definition, it's "an adjective used to describe someone who is fascinated or greatly impressed by famous people, especially those in the entertainment industry".

It happened to me at the Wascana Country Club in Regina back in 2018.

A friend and I were there to watch the LPGA's Canadian Open.

I was walking by the practice green as superstar Lexi Thompson was walking off and towards the 1st tee. She was immaculately dressed in purple and mauve and she smelled like lavender.

With the landscape starting to look a little more like Winter, Morden is gearing up for its annual tree lighting celebration Saturday night at the Morden Civic Centre.

This year, the Country Classics Car Club is making a meaningful change in how they celebrate the holiday season. Traditionally, the club would gather for a festive Christmas dinner with a gift exchange among members. However, for their 2024 Christmas gathering, the club is shifting its focus away from buying gifts for each other.

The Steinbach Arts Council is inviting the community to attend the opening of a new art exhibit called “Past Meets Present: A Celebration of Creativity” on Friday afternoon. 

The gallery exhibit will feature artwork created by students from Steinbach's historic Kornelson School.

The cherished Christmas event, From Everywhere to Bethlehem, is back in Winkler this weekend, bringing the nativity story to life in an unforgettable way. Taking place November 22-24 at Winkler Park by the pool, this interactive journey is perfect for the whole family and promises to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Long before the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, parols were used in the Philippines to help light the way for fishermen on the ocean. 

Their creation has since become a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition that was recently passed along to families at a fundraising workshop on Nov. 16.

The folk and country band The Travelling Mabels are heading to town on Saturday (Nov. 23) at the Strathmore Travelodge.

The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is bringing the band in for a special holiday-themed event.

The group consists of Lana Floen, Therry Lawson, Keith Floen, and Eva Levesque.

Levesque is one of the singers with the band and she says they met at a party in Winnipeg in 2008.

Cochrane McDonald’s and CochraneNow have teamed up to share some great stories and coffee with the McCafe Coffee Break! 

Today, Eric from CochraneNow surprised the Pawnnoisseurs with McCafe coffee and cookies to brighten their Tuesday morning.

Pawnnoisseurs was nominated here and this was attached to the nomination.

Students at Central Collegiate will be getting a crash course on the different cultures that make up their community.

On Thursday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Collegiate gym, a Cultural Fair will be held with the help of the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council. The day will celebrate diversity within the school as students are spending time researching where their family originates from and preparing a display board for all the students to see.

Care Human Services is a proactive organization established in 1969 and recognized for its commitment to excellence in providing inclusive and diverse services within the disabilities sector across Northwestern Alberta.

Guided by five foundational pillars—Culture & Structure, Customers, Financial, Mastery, and Partnerships—the organization strives to deliver high-quality programs that meet the needs of its clients.