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The Ogema Agricultural Society Summer Fair has been a staple for the community of Ogema for over a century. According to Ogema’s website, the agricultural society was formed in 1914 and four years later, the summer fair was born. Since then, there has only been one year that a summer fair or a sports day was not held.  

This week’s recipient of the KPMG Taste of Summer Charity BBQ was Soups On, taking in donations of $2,519, which will go toward their summer family lunch program.

Norma Hildebrand, lunch program director with Soup's On, is thankful for the support.

“I'm honoured. I am excited. Thank you to everyone coming out and enjoying this beautiful day, but mostly for donating to Soup's. So that we, in turn, can help the kids out there.”

It was a scorching hot day in Estevan, but the community still came out and supported the Taste of Summer Charity Barbecue with Kingston Midstream. This week, we cracked a new record for money raised for a charity this year. 

The latest Dairy Queen Celebrate Summer winner is in for a breathtaking adventure, one that takes them all the way to the clouds. 

Barry Morwick from Adventure At Altitude says they offer a variety of exciting experiences. 

It was a beautiful and sunny day out at the Glendale Golf and Country club for the Adult and Teen Challenge Golf Tournament earlier this week.

The golf tournament was held on Tuesday, July 8, to raise money to support the work that Adult & Teen Challenge does to provide treatment and services for addiction and recovery.

"We are fundraising money because we are a non-profit organization; we rely on donations," said Josh, a student of the program from the Denare campus. 

'Youth Inspiring Kindness': a free program for kids 10 to 13, begins next Wednesday at the CMHA Weyburn Branch  

Youth Program Coordinator Heidi Vogel said while she has been running a variety of youth programs over the years, this one, in its second year, is specifically designed for summer.

The five sessions, running Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., each have a fun activity designed to inspire acts of kindness.

This summer has already been full of some awesome events in Airdrie and it's a great event if the crew from Air 106.1 is in attendance. Check out this list of events for the week where you can come by, say hello and enter in the Ram Everyday Adventure contest. (Contest ends September 6, 2025).

Fix Auto’s Stampede Fundraiser for RMHC

When: July 10, 12pm

Where: Fix Auto, 105 East Lake Crescent, Airdrie

We are playing Quesada or Nada on the 104.5 More Country morning show tomorrow morning.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a Spanish word and the definition, and you have to text in guessing if that definition matches the word in a 'true-or-false' format.

If you get the answer right, you could win a $50 gift card to Quesada Burritos & Tacos!

Listen for the cue to text at 7:50 a.m. 

A busy season continues for the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum. 

Normally, admission to the exhibits is $10 for adults. But on July 20, that fee is lowered to just a toonie. 

“Family Day is something we came up with a few years ago,” said Sukanen Ship spokesperson Evan Davis. “It makes it affordable to come and bring your family for a day and experience the museum and hopefully get you to come back.” 

Del and Sheila stopped in the studio this week to chat about poems, stories, and everything in-between. 

If you would like to learn more about Del and his novels check out his website here. 

Listen to the complete interview below! 

Keep an eye on West Central Online for the next time Del and Shelia stop in!