More than just a cob: The stories behind Morden’s corn booth
The Morden Corn and Apple Festival is one of the largest summer events in southern Manitoba, drawing thousands of visitors each year. At the center of it all is a simple tradition: fresh, buttery corn on the cob. What many people don’t realize is that behind the steaming piles of corn are dozens of volunteers working hard to keep the booth running smoothly.
CHVN app users have a bonus chance to qualify for a $10,000 prize at the 25th Birthday Bash
CHVN is turning 25 and we are inviting you to the CHVN 25th Birthday Bash!
Over 100 qualifiers will have the opportunity to win a dream prize worth $10,000 on September 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at True North Square.
Up for grabs is
-A $10,000 bursary from Booth University College
-A living room package from Furniture Villa Brand Source
West Central Online Auction: Items of the Day! (August 19)
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Golf packages are the highlight item today!
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Mix and match these deals to set up a great end to the golf season. Place your bid today and don't get left at the turn!
Tee-off with local leaders: Altona Chamber Members’ Golf Tournament Returns
Time is running out to get your team registered for the 2025 Altona & District Chamber of Commerce Members Appreciation Golf Tournament, August 28th is the deadline for registration and this event always ends up being a blast for everyone involved!
A&W Burgers to beat MS this Thursday, August 21
Join A&W in Grande Prairie and Clairmont for this year's Burgers to Beat MS on Thursday, August 21st
The Show n' Shine will also be happening from 5-9 PM at the west-end A&W location.
On this day, A&W will donate $2 from every Teen Burger® sold via drive thru, take-out, the A&W mobile app, dine-in in select restaurants and third-party delivery partners across Canada to help people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Steadies set to bring high-energy vibes to Coal Creek Festival
The Coal Creek Festival is gearing up to light up the Roche Percee Campground with music, community, and celebration, and one of this year’s headliners is promising a show to remember. Earl Pereira, a three-time Juno nominee and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, is set to take the stage with his genre-blending band, The Steadies.
Estevan gears up for ICE World Conference with innovation, networking, and a pitch competition
Estevan is set to host the ICE World Conference on September 23 and 24, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across Canada. Executive director of the Southeast Tech Hub, Gordon Moore, joined a local broadcast this week to highlight the exciting lineup of events, including a pitch competition modeled after Shark Tank and Dragon’s Den.
News from the Oil Patch (August 19)
Since the mid-’90s, west-central Saskatchewan oilman Clarence Rye has been closely tuned in to what’s pumping in the patch
Using data from the Government of Saskatchewan, Rye digs into the local drilling numbers, so you don't have to.
Bow Valley Villa hosts 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament to keep doors open
The spirit of community and care was on full display at Loose Creek Regional Park as Bow Valley Villa held its third annual cornhole tournament, drawing in 32 teams for a day of friendly competition and heartfelt fundraising.
Wanda Richie, one of the managers at Bow Valley Villa, shared that the event is more than just a game; it's a lifeline. “We’re a privatized assisted care home in Oxbow, and we don’t receive any government funding,” Richie explained. “So we’re always having to fundraise to keep our doors open.”
It's the second last day to bid, buy and save
We are down to our final couple of days of the Swift Current Online Auction. Everything will wrap up tomorrow with items beginning to close at 1 pm and the final item closing at 4 pm.
Don't miss your chance to save on our 800 items worth a whopping $137,000.
We have a 1 day 14' Dump Trailer Rental ($212.55 Value) from Rocky Rents in Swift Current. Or how about a Milwaukee M18 Vacume ($298 Value) from Rocky Mountain Equipment.