Southeast College is looking ahead to a busy and exciting fall season, with new programs, community events, and unique learning opportunities for the region.

Executive Director of Innovation and Applied Research, Tania Andrist, says the college continues to grow its footprint in the energy and innovation space. Programs such as Power Engineering are already full with waitlists, while spots remain open in Industrial Mechanics and the Electrician program.

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Regional parks in the area are getting ready to hand out candy and enjoy the creative costumes kids just love to wear, with Halloween in the Park happening at Nickle Lake Regional Park and the Trick or Treat event happening at Oungre Memorial Regional Park this Saturday.

Read more: Tons of spooky fun this Halloween-themed weekend at OMRP

Two young sisters at KC Rescue are hoping someone will finally scoop them up and take them home.

Orchid, a four-month-old spayed female, has all the energy and personality a kitten can pack into a tiny frame. She’s curious, playful and outgoing, with big soulful eyes that could melt anyone’s heart. While many of the other kittens at the shelter have already found families, Orchid is still waiting for hers.

Mark your calendar because the weekend is underway, and here are some great summer activities for you to come on out. Make sure to stop by and scan to enter for the Ram 1500. 

Didsbury Annual RCA Rodeo 

When: August 15 (6:00pm start) & August 16 (1:00pm start)

Where: Didsbury Agricultural Society Exhibition Grounds 

Country Thunder is finally here!

Before you two-step your way into a weekend of great music, cold drinks, and questionable dance moves, here are five important (and slightly lifesaving) tips to keep in mind.

1. The bag rules are no joke
Think “clear is cool.” Similar to big football stadiums and arenas, only up to 14” x 14” clear plastic bags, standard one-gallon freezer bags, or small clutches/purses will make it through the gates. Backpacks, oversized purses, and coolers? Left in the dust.

Country Thunder is finally here!

Before you two-step your way into a weekend of great music, cold drinks, and questionable dance moves, here are five important (and slightly lifesaving) tips to keep in mind.

1. The bag rules are no joke
Think “clear is cool.” Similar to big football stadiums and arenas, only up to 14” x 14” clear plastic bags, standard one-gallon freezer bags, or small clutches/purses will make it through the gates. Backpacks, oversized purses, and coolers? Left in the dust.

This week’s Spike & Friends Pet Services INC. Adorable Adoptables are 3 adorable 9-week-old puppy siblings, Skylar, Uncle Joey, & Walter.

Country Thunder is finally here!

Before you two-step your way into a weekend of great music, cold drinks, and questionable dance moves, here are five important (and slightly lifesaving) tips to keep in mind.

1. The bag rules are no joke
Think “clear is cool.” Similar to big football stadiums and arenas, only up to 14” x 14” clear plastic bags, standard one-gallon freezer bags, or small clutches/purses will make it through the gates. Backpacks, oversized purses, and coolers? Left in the dust.

Hey Swift Current! It’s your friendly Southwest Explorer, Carianne Hunter, here to let you know where I’ll be adventuring this weekend—and I’d love for you to join me!

Friday, August 15

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Community BBQ in front of Innovation Credit Union
Kick off your weekend with some delicious BBQ, great company, and summer vibes! I’ll be there handing out Fun Bucks—your ticket to the Million Dollar Auction coming up in September. Don’t miss it!