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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.

Spirits are high with spring here!

There was no set topic going into my latest appearance on the Country 104 morning show, outside of mentioning the U15 Kindersley Klippers hosting Game 1 of the Hi Way 14 Hockey League U15 finals on Friday night. 

A local country artist is bringing a unique event to the Neufeld Garage in Randolph. 

Quinton Blair is hosting a live music video shoot and barn dance all rolled into one. 

"Well, first, what a cool spot. I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it," Blair says, full of excitement about the venue. 

All week long, we were collecting qualifiers for our Shania Scramble contest, giving people a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Shania Twain July 7th at the Temple Gardens Event Center in Moose Jaw.

Well, after drawing our random name this morning, we were thrilled to call Karla Wiens and inform her of the good news that she was our winner!

Karla remarked how she wishes we could see the smile on her face, and it made her Friday even better!

On Friday morning, we welcomed our Spike & Friends Pet Services INC. Adorable Adoptable from the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

Tonto is an adult, neutered male cat. He was the last name from Spay and Neuter Your Ex. He is super chill at the shelter. Even though he may not be a fan of car rides, he is a really sweet boy who just wants to lay on his little bed. At the shelter, he sticks out a paw for a high five here and there and watches the shelter happenings.

Getting older isn't easy, in many ways. It can be hard to accept your fate of getting older. Maybe you creak and crack a bit more than you're used to. Running out of energy quicker than the past. It can be hard physically, and mentally. And sometimes, it can be even harder to just accept it as a whole.

The water may not have officially started flowing, but a sure sign of spring is coming with a promise of warmth, sunshine, and plenty of sizzle. 

The Muenster Elks Steak Supper is back for its 29th year, and the coveted tickets have just gone on sale for the meal to be held on April 26. There’s a great meal in store with the proceeds going to a charity in the Muenster area. 

Please be advised that the Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) Emergency Department exit ramp will be closed for approximately 8 hours on Tuesday, March 25, starting at 9 am.

The west lane will remain open for ambulances exiting the ambulance bays.

here will be no parking on the ramp for anyone. If you are coming to the ER and your condition is non-critical, we ask that you use the BRHC main entrance doors.

The closure is necessary to allow a crane to position an air handling unit on the roof.

Carnie's Comments

It's time for Facebook Friday! I find the best of the week just for you.

Posts like this one, "I've always wondered if songbirds get mad at hummingbirds for not knowing the lyrics?"

This funny fella says, "My wife says I only have two faults...I don't listen and something else."

On a related note, this one, "This book on marriage tells me to treat my wife like I treated her on our first date. So, after dinner tonight I'm dropping her off at her parents' house."

I like this, "My friend David had his ID stolen. Now he's just Dav."

Airdrie is gearing up for the Know Where to Turn Run 2025. Set for Sunday, May 4th, said Elizabeth Wyczynski, Community Relations Specialist at Community Links.

“It’s definitely more than a race. It’s a community gathering, an awareness event, The event offers something for everyone including food vendors, local businesses showcasing their services, face painting for the kids, and appearances by the RCMP and the fire department. We even have live music. It’s really a showcase of our community coming together for an amazing cause.”