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We had a fantastic time celebrating our last classroom of the month for 2024-25, Mrs. Mac's grade 2 class at JR Walkof School in Winkler!

The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new Accessibility Pass to support individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities during lineups for carnival rides while ensuring everyone can enjoy a fun and welcoming Canada Day celebration at Muskoseepi Park.

The Accessibility Pass allows everyone to enjoy Canada Day to its fullest by ensuring people and families of people with physical or cognitive disabilities can go to the front of the line for carnival rides at the Canada Day celebration from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Canada Day celebrations always include a full weekend of fun at Mainprize Regional Park, which begins this weekend with a Slo-pitch tournament and a Cabaret.

"Saturday we are featuring a cabaret that we would love to see everybody come out for, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. All ages are welcome with parents. Our feature band this year is Chris Henderson and the Band. The entry fee is $25 a person and children under 12 are free. We'd love to see you out there," said General Manager Michelle Walsh.

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What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?    

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Answer: Ketchup

When people think of summer in Estevan, they picture burgers, golf clubs, and standing ovations — but they might not realize just how much those things drive our economy. From weekly community barbecues and packed charity golf tournaments to the much-loved Souris Valley Theatre and returning summer concerts, events big and small generate real economic impact. Community Development Officer Becca Foord with the Estevan Economic Development Board returned to talk about BBQs, teamwork, and being a tourist in your own town.

"You run 4.1667 miles or 6.7 kilometres every hour. Then, with the time remaining, you sit down, rest, eat up, and then do it all again at the top of the next hour. It's a last-man-standing type of event. The world record has gone over 100 hours, so 4 1/2 days and 450 miles.” 

This is how Lee Siemens described the Backyard Ultra, a race created by Gary Cantrell, also known as Lazarus Lake. 

The Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) is focusing on an upcoming project that is looking to bring teens and seniors together, combating loneliness in both groups. 

"CHAM is kind of the conduit between the church and the health care facility, to make sure the health care facility that is a member of CHAM, continues to bring the Catholic health care to the community," says the CEO of CHAM, Gladys Hrabi. 

CHAM is hoping to start a new project called 'Bridging Connections.' 

Here are some fun events taking place across Manitoba to ensure you make the most of your Canada Day and the weekend.

Events on Canada Day

Canada Day at the Forks

The Weyburn Therapeutic Animal Park (WTAP) has been busy since their opening day on June 7th. Hosting a flock of new and interesting animals, including ducks, alpacas, bunnies, ponies, and more; the fun never stops at the park.  

That fun is going to continue into July as they’re partnering with the Weyburn Youth Centre for a Glow Dance Fundraiser on July 19th. Janay Kistanov, president and communications manager at WTAP, talks about the intriguing new fundraiser. 

Due to a good chance of rain on Thursday evening, the Weyburn Credit Union's annual Community Barbecue this Thursday, June 26th, from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m., will now be held in the Weyburn Agricultural Society's Exhibition Hall.  

Marketing Coordinator Jasmine Kravanya said it's a free event, with live music from Switch and $76,000 being presented to 11 local not-for-profit organizations.