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We’re rolling into another weekend full of sunshine, s’mores, and backyard laughs... and we’re firing things up with another chance to WIN in the Morden Home Hardware Rockin’ Summer WINNING WEEKEND!

From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17, it’s another Weekend Blitz, meaning you can enter as many times as you want for your shot at an incredible prize:

A Master Chef 5-Burner BBQ from Winkler Pharmacy, perfect for grilling your way through the rest of summer!

This weekend, the season of festivals in the Pembina Valley continues with Plum Fest. 

For June Letkeman, an adviser for Plum Fest, the weekend-long event, under the organization of a new committee, is set to be one to remember.  

“I'm excited about everything,” she said. “I love that we have some awesome entertainment and ... we have added some new things this year.” 

The calendar may say it’s still summer, but with the evenings getting darker earlier and back-to-school shopping well underway, there’s no denying we’re inching toward fall. 

So, we asked a timely question: What’s the one thing about summer you wish lasted all year? 

From garden-fresh veggies to long daylight hours, and from bonfires to bird songs, here’s what you told us. 

The Classic 107 Cruiser was at the Pembina Curling Club, 1341 Pembina Highway, for the India Pavilion as part of Folklorama on Thursday evening.

The Cruiser then made its way to St. Norbert Community Centre, 3450 Pembina Highway, for the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion.

The India Pavilion had a grand cultural display with booths showcasing different cultures in India. There were various dances throughout the show featuring traditional, modern, and blended styles.

The CHVN Cruiser was at the Pembina Curling Club, 1341 Pembina Highway, for the India Pavilion as part of Folklorama on Thursday evening.

The Cruiser then made its way to St. Norbert Community Centre, 3450 Pembina Highway, for the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion.

The India Pavilion had a grand cultural display with booths showcasing different cultures in India. There were various dances throughout the show featuring traditional, modern, and blended styles.

Two familiar faces, and even more familiar cowboy boots, will be taking to the dance floor at Plum Fest this weekend. Karen Froese and Nettie Kehler, known as the “line dancing ladies” in Plum Coulee, are inviting everyone to join them Friday night (August 15) from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a high-energy, good-old-fashioned country dance. 

Todays Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity barbeque saw a steady flow of visitors, showing up to support The Weyburn Humane Society. Community members purchased a hotdog, chips, and a drink for only $3, with some people stopping by just to donate. In total, $764.35 was raised for the organization. 

Board Chair with the Weyburn Humane Society, Bev Paul, says she wasn't prepared for the strong turnout.

"It was just totally awesome. I didn't really expect the turnout that was here and it's such a good idea. I hope you keep doing it."

With the absence of the summer sunshine and the presence of a chilly wind, residents had to rely on the heat of the burgers on the grill to provide the warmth for another edition of the Humboldt Museum’s Summer BBQ and Concert series on Thursday 

Despite the steady cool breeze, Yana Yudina Jeewon was on stage and provided the musical entertainment during the lunch. 

PEERS Moose Jaw invites the community to its fundraiser on Saturday, August 16th, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the Crushed Can. Tickets are $25, with proceeds supporting their inclusive 16-week social skills programs for all ages.

Originally designed for individuals with autism, the program is now open to anyone looking to improve their social connections. “We want to help people find their crew so no one has to be alone,” said Executive Director LeeAnn Rose.

For over 20 years, Manitobans hve been able to support the Children's Hospital in a sweet way.

August 14 is the 23rd annual Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen, a day that Kathryn McBurney and the team at the Children's Hospital Foundation look forward to every year.