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The big day is tomorrow!

Which means today is your second last chance to grab your 50/50 For Change tickets in support of SaskAbilities before our big grand prize draw tomorrow afternoon. 

Today you can find us at Partners In Employment from 9 am until 4 pm.

The current total is sitting at $11,540 and we want to keep that climbing right up until the final draw. 

Visit the 50/50 For Change page to see where we will be next and keep an eye on our growing total. 

Jackie Stefaniuk from Cochrane is still amazed by the response she's received after rescuing a dog from the Kananaskis River while paddle boarding this summer.

The dramatic rescue was caught on video on Aug. 11 by onlookers after Stefaniuk had just completed a downriver race at KanFest. 

The Cochrane Public Library is hosting a special free event this Friday night to commemorate a landmark moment in Canadian history that paved the way for women’s rights.

“This Friday is the 95th anniversary of the Person's Case in Canada,” says Carmen Erison, the library’s Program and Engagement Manager. “It was where women were formally declared persons and were able to finally hold a seat in Senate.”

“We're going to be celebrating women entrepreneurs, and I am so excited that we have five really phenomenal speakers coming to the library.”

The Morden Adult Education Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 17th, offering community members a chance to explore educational opportunities tailored for adults. The event will take place from 6 to 8 PM at the center, which is located in Morden, at 200-30 Stephen Street where the old hospital and clinic used to stand.

Helping adults earn mature diplomas and upgrade skills

The Pembina Hills Arts Council is introducing a spooky new addition to its programming with the launch of a Halloween-themed event—the Haunted Gallery Tour. The gallery’s director, Jennifer Smirl, shared the excitement behind the council's inaugural event, which promises to offer a unique and eerie experience for visitors.

A year has passed since the Canadian Bible Society opened a location on Pembina Highway, and there is a big celebration on Saturday, October 19.  

"We look forward to connecting with the Winnipeg community and celebrating this special day. Our goal for this event is to celebrate God and God's Word and to create lasting memories together," said Natalie Glavovic, Director of Sales at the Canadian Bible Society.  

Get ready, gamers! Etherlan 2024 is just around the corner, promising an action-packed weekend from October 18th to 20th at The Bunker in Winkler. This annual gaming event, now in its 18th year, offers something for everyone—from video game enthusiasts to board game lovers—all while supporting a meaningful cause.

Halloween is in full swing and here in Okotoks, the Okotoks & District Historical Society and the Okotoks Museum & Archives are taking it to another level! 

This spooky season you can step into the spirit of things with Kathy Coutts on one of their Ghost Tours. 

"Discover what lurks downtown after dark during the annual Ghost Walk Tours, hosted by the Okotoks Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and District Historical Society."

The Vita Minor Baseball Committee is excited to host a community bonfire this weekend.  

Treasurer Amber Martens explains why they decided to host this event. 

“We just felt like with summer being such a busy season for everyone and getting back to school routine, we thought it would be nice to have everybody come and gather together and just show our appreciation to our community as well as all those volunteers and parents who help us along the way throughout the season.” 

The Weyburn Cooperative Playschool is hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser this Saturday at Jubilee Park. Karly Foth, board member for the playschool, says the event will boast a variety of fun, fall, activities.