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Welcome back to another Made in Manitoba as we welcome back Rhonda Head for a return visit. The forty-two-time international award-winning Mezzo-Soprano vocalist is from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and has just released a new album called "ASKI"... barely a year after her previous release.

The album is about nature, choosing what's right and admiring beautiful people... all three of those themes we'll explore with Rhonda Head as we welcome her back to Made in Manitoba tonight.

Pembina Valley residents are being treated to a spectacular sight in the night sky this weekend. The Hunter's Moon, appearing larger and brighter than usual, is captivating locals while also offering a rare chance to glimpse a once-in-a-lifetime comet (Comet C/2023 A3). Kenton Dyck, a local astronomy enthusiast, provided some insight into this weekends celestial events. 

Congratulations to April Fogle our latest Date Night on Daniel winner.

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

Bob nominated April, "April has been our youth minister for many years and was involved in the church from childhood. She is modern and has kept our teens thinking of God for many years now. She is also a music ministry and involves her youth groups with that. She works so hard and deserves a great night out!"

The Central Plains U15 Female Capitals are inviting area residents to a special event tonight at the BDO Arena, a charity game dedicated to raising funds for CancerCare Manitoba. The game, which starts at 7:15 p.m. against the Interlake Lightning, is more than just hockey; it’s about supporting a cause that touches many lives.

Team captain Hailey Terrrick of MacGregor says they are excited to do their small part for the cause.

The Wild and Free Southern Saskatchewan Homeschool Group will hold a community favourite event at Knox Hall on October 23rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wild & Free Handmade Market offers outside-the-box learning opportunities with lasting results for all (with, of course, the exception being cookies).

"The handmade market is about kids making and selling handmade stuff, toys, and woodworking, baking - there's lots of different things you can find at the handmade market," said Madisyn Schick, who is nine years old.

This weekend, we're diving into new music with special guests! Eric Ethridge joins us to talk about his latest single and album title track, "Family First." Meghan Patrick will share insights on her newly released album Golden Child, and we’ll play "Whether You Love Me or Not" the first track she released a few months back from this new project. Plus, we’re throwing it back to this week in 2020 with a #1 from Hardy and some exciting news he shared this week.

This week's Spike Grooming Adorable Adoptable from the Moose Jaw Humane Society are purrfect! Meet Admiral Meowington and Samson. If you've considered adding a cat or kitten to your family, now's the perfect time! The $50 adoption fee for kittens is being waived, with only a $100 spay/neuter deposit required. This promotion runs until the end of the month.

We have a busy morning show on Monday (Oct. 21).

Amanda Vanderlaan from True North will join the show as we discuss a supply fundraiser they are running and what True North does for the community.

Cody Holdaway from the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce will also be on the show to talk about the Business Excellence Awards.

The morning show starts on Monday at 6 a.m.

Carnie's Comments

It's time to feature the best of the best on Facebook Friday!

Here's a pet loving friend of mine who shares, "You should be allowed to leave work early if you miss your dog."

This fella says, "Your wife may take two hours to get ready but if you don't have your shoes on when she's ready to go, you are the problem."

One of my favourite Facebookers says, "Show your true self...disappoint everyone."

That same guy shares, "David Hasselhoff has changed his name to David Hoff. It's less hassel that way."

For most people, when they make a donation with a chance at winning a prize, the potential payoff is an afterthought. The prize is helping out the group or people they are donating to.

This year, a record amount of donations were received for the 10th annual Brake for Breakfast event with Dino's Appliance and Mattress Centre and Sobey's Portage, along with a whole host of hourly matching partners. Shortly after the food and cash was delivered, the lucky winners were notified and the grand prize winners couldn't believe their luck.