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Bolt Brain Buster:

What are the bones in the finger called?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: phalanges 

Each spring, Discovery Toys and their team work together with the community to create Easter baskets for kids in shelters or at the Ronald McDonald House. 

"For the last decade, we've been collecting sponsorships leading up to Easter," says Tia Sunley, a play leader with Discovery Toys in Winnipeg. "Then we create a basket for each kid staying in 10 women's shelters across the province, Ronald McDonald House Manitoba, and we've added children and families utilizing Villa Rose and Dignity House."

Here's a look at some of the photographs the Discover Weyburn staff captured throughout the week:

It's a little bit of fun for spring! The answer will be posted on Monday.

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From farm to faith: Friesen's journey into Manitoba Rep for Foodgrains Bank

Local Foodgrains Bank committee members and volunteers got to meet their new Manitoba rep over the past few weeks. 

Former Foodgrains rep for Manitoba, Gordon Janzen, travelled with the newest addition to the Manitoba team, Dale Friesen, throughout the province visiting the many communities where they hold their annual fundraisers and grow projects.

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We're back for another weekend on Made in Manitoba, and tonight we're featuring a first time Juno nominee, but a returning guest, as we celebrate Manitoba Juno nominees ahead of the awards.

Boy Golden and his album “For Eden” is up for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the March 30th event in Vancouver. You may know him by his off-stage name, Liam Duncan, who grew up in Brandon and played more than 600 shows with his previous musical venture The Middle Coast. 

After 4 incredible years, this weekend marks the final episode of the Canadian Country Showcase. I want to take a moment to send out a massive THANK YOU to all the amazing artists who have joined me on the show over the years and, of course, to YOU – the listeners – for tuning in, supporting, and sharing in all the special moments along the way.

From celebrating big wins to debuting brand-new music and everything in between, it’s been an unforgettable ride.

Congratulations to Scott and Lynn Buck, of Gospel Light Church in Debolt, our latest Date Night on Daniel winners.

They won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

Hannah nominated Scott, "I’ve learned so much about the bible with Scott's generous teaching. I believe he deserves an amazing date night! He has such a servant heart and puts his all in for our community!"

The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is preparing to rock the town with another show next month.

Joni Delaurier and Troy Kokol from Scarlett Butler will swing into town to sing some tunes and have fun on April 26.

The pair have been married for over 20 years and decided to start a band during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We're based in Calgary, just up the road and I would say like we got our start writing country music for other people. So, you'll hear those country influences in a lot of our songwriting."

It's the first weekend of Spring, and there are activities for all in Okotoks.

Here is what's happening in town this weekend.

Friday, March 21:

École Okotoks Junior High School is hosting a fundraising concert, which will have local musicians Brettyn Rose and Chase Morgan performing to help raise money so their students can head to Tennessee and perform at the Grand Ole Opry.