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Bull riding, adrenaline-fuelled dirt racing, and classic cars will be featured in an all-new event coming to the southwest in a couple of weeks.

The inaugural event, sponsored by RE/MAX, is set for Saturday, August 23, at the Kinetic Exhibition Park's Magnus Arena and Swift Current Motor Speedway. 

Rebecca Anderson, general manager for the Swift Current Ag & Ex, shared that all-event tickets are available up until August 22 for $40, while individual tickets in person are $20 for bull riding and $15 to stock car races or the cabaret.

What began with a dining room brainstorm and a passion for cartwheels has tumbled into one of the region’s most energetic and beloved youth programs. South Central Aerials, a grassroots gymnastics club based in Plum Coulee, has seen enormous growth since launching in 2017, and it's only picking up speed.

“It gave me an outlet to just do something for me. My passion grew for it, and then I couldn’t live without it. So it became a part of me.” - Cherish Delyea, Coach with South Central Aerials.

The South East Helping Hands (SEHH) is driving into action with their first ever golf tournament this August. 

The local nonprofit organization is shooting for an amazing event, with more than 70 golfers already signed up.  

The 45th Annual SaskExpress Summer Tour made a memorable stop in Estevan this week with its latest production, Lost In a Musical. Despite a last-minute venue change due to weather, the show went on with flair and heart, captivating the audience at Doug Third Hall.

“We normally like to take advantage of using our outdoor air stage at Boundary Dam,” said Maureen Daoust, a local organizer. “It’s kind of been a tradition that we bring SaskExpress in every August, but just due to the weather, we had to make a last-minute call.”

Over 500 people were in attendance for the Community Worship Service at the Winkler Harvest Festival on Sunday morning at the Meridian Exhibition Centre, 1045 Grandeur Avenue, Winkler, MB.

The Community Worship Service is part of the annual Winkler Harvest Festival, which typically takes place on the second weekend of August.

Sunday's worship service consisted of worship, prayer, a free-will offering, Scripture reading, guest speakers and an exhortation. As well, there was a story time for children, presented by Pembina Valley Bible Camp.

With August now underway and summer heading towards its back-half, people will start looking for activities for their kids to do in the fall or winter months. For those with a more creative side, they may undertake activities such as arts, dance, drama, etc. However, the costs of some of these cultural programs can be challenging for families; that’s where Creative Kids Saskatchewan can help. Shawn Bauche, program consultant for Creative Kids Saskatchewan, explains what they’re all about. 

Carrick Days is a weekend-long celebration that brings together members of the community for what feels like one large family reunion.   

Volunteer Darlene Johansson says that there are only 7 full-time residents of Carrick. The rest of the community are cottage owners.   

Johansson was born and raised in Carrick and returns to this event every year because of the community and the people.   

Here's a look at some of the photographs captured by the Discover Weyburn staff throughout the week as well as contributions from community members:

It was a sweeter Saturday than usual at the Harvest Festival with highlights including the parade, StrongMan provincial finals, and of course local groups The M’Ladies and Link and the Moustaches opening for headliner Big Sugar on the mainstage.  

Summer offers a unique opportunity to bring generations together — and it doesn’t have to cost a thing. That’s the message from Melanie Bremaud, senior resource coordinator with Seine River Services for Seniors, who says simple, shared activities can go a long way in building meaningful connections between youngsters and the young at heart.