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The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is inviting residents to visit their local fire halls today as part of an open house event, running from noon to 4 p.m.

Every WFPS station across the city will welcome visitors, offering a chance to meet first responders and learn essential fire safety tips. Attendees will gain valuable information on smoke alarms, home escape plans, and fire prevention strategies.

Prairie Soundscape's pub choir coming to Morden

Prairie Soundscape Choir is introducing a new and exciting experience to Morden—Pub Choir! Representatives Daniel Klauke and Heidi Friesen shared, "It's a very casual event. Anyone is welcome to come. We'll teach a song in four-part harmony, and by the end, we'll all sing together and create some beautiful music." Taking place on October 18th at Finer Spirits, the event kicks off with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and the singing starting at 7:30 PM.

Pembina Valley residents Lindsay Stoesz and Lorna Epp visited the studio to discuss a beloved Mennonite dish: Schmauntfat. The conversation stemmed from a social media post asking if adding flour to Schmauntfat is "cheating" for traditional Mennonite cooks. The debate sparked strong opinions, leading to lively banter about what makes the perfect version of this dish.

Welcome to another Made in Manitoba, and tonight... just like your Thanksgiving dinner plate this weekend... we're giving you a second helping of the best music made by Manitobans. We're featuring, for the first time, the Juno-award winning string quartet The Fretless which just released their sixth album "Glasswing". Similar to their previous work, it showcases masterful fiddle and folk melodies combined with genre-bending sounds.

An opening reception was held Friday evening at the Weyburn Art Gallery for 'Zero Degrees of Separation', a new exhibit featuring the works of 30 artists from the City of Weyburn's Permanent Collection in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

In a previous interview, City Curator Regan Lanning shared about the unique exhibit, which has differently coloured tape connecting each piece to show how each artist was connected. The 'web of interconnectivity' demonstrates how 'no artist stands alone'.

A barn-burning banjo bash is going down at the Lion's Event Centre tonight.

Tim & The Glory Boys bring CANOEGRASS: The Tour to Cochrane.

High school student mentors are reaching out to students in grades 1 to 6 to provide them with "Wings of Change."

All youth interested in receiving assistance with their Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) studies are welcome to join the drop-in sessions being offered in two different age groups at two separate locations.

The first of three sessions for grades 1 to 3 students is being held tomorrow--Sat. Oct. 12--at the Cochrane Public Library. Additional sessions are being held on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21.

In September we had a family meeting, there were fewer members in said meeting because my three oldest children (of five) have all moved out, two to university and one to pursue a career as a firefighter in Victoria.

This has left a few empty bedrooms in our home. Unsure of what to do with the new space, but knowing we had a desire to get more involved without community we, after much discussion, have decided to get involved with the Okotoks Oilers Billet Program.

Last night, southwest Saskatchewan had its fourth consecutive evening of Northern Lights. 

From Swift Current to Cabri, and Maple Creek to Shaunavon, the entire region got to bear witness as the nighttime sky burst with colours, as the ribbons of aurora flitted amongst the stars. 

These images have been submitted to Swift Current Online to be shared with everyone who missed out. Next time the lights are out and you happen to snap a gorgeous photo, send it to news@swiftcurrentonline to have it featured in the image gallery. 

Put on your best Halloween costume, enjoy an evening of fun and support families in need this Christmas season!

Christmas Cheer is hosting a Halloween Party on October 19 at the Moose Jaw Wildlife Centre.

Tickets are just $15. Cocktails start at 5pm, dinner is at 6pm with a dance to follow.

Proceeds from the event go towards Christmas Cheer and will be used to adopt families at Christmas Time.

Debbie Trethewey and Crystal McCurdy from Christmas Cheer joined Mix 103's Calum McAnally to chat about everything happening at the party! Have a listen below.