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It's time for the best from the best of the Twitterati on Twitter Tuesday!

Here's a guy who says, "My mind is exceptionally quiet today. I'm suspicious that I'm up to something I don't want myself to know about."

Here's a young mom who shares, "This morning I caught my 4-year-old sitting outside in his robe yelling at the squirrels. His transition into an old man is complete."

I like this, "I want to be 18 again and ruin my life differently. I have new ideas."

'We are proud to welcome seven new cadets to the Brandon Police Service!' states the BPS Facebook Page.

'Congratulations to Chad Bates, Cole Hamm, Joel Flood, Jordan Kazyk, Kiera Griffin, Steffy Balaho, and Taylor Corkish!

These cadets will play a key role in keeping Brandon safe and will work closely with our officers. Welcome to the team!'

At Country 107, we believe pets aren’t just pets — they’re coworkers, best friends, snack inspectors, and emotional support specialists (with zero boundaries). And in the latest round of Pet of the Day on the Country 107 Morning Show, we learned what kind of jobs they would have if they worked!

Listeners have been sharing their pets’ “job descriptions,” and let’s just say — HR would be very confused but very entertained.

Imagine going 24 hours with nothing but a brown paper bag to sustain you. For thousands of Winnipeggers, that’s not a challenge, it’s daily life.

Agape Table, a Winnipeg non-profit, serves hundreds of bagged lunches every weekday to those who don't know when their next meal will come. CHVN morning show host Sylvia St. Cyr got a taste of that reality when she committed to surviving on just one of those lunches for 24 hours.

Since the mid-’90s, west-central Saskatchewan oilman Clarence Rye has been closely tuned in to what’s pumping in the patch

Using data from the Government of Saskatchewan, Rye digs into the local drilling numbers, so you don't have to.

Women's cancer support group, WeyStrong have been active in the community since their launch last summer, holding two events in the past week. 

According to WeyStrong member Lisa Vick, the organization hosted local cancer survivors at the greenhouse at the Co-Op home store; as part of their "growing stronger together' event last Monday. There, Jon and Jacquie from Roughbark Acres led those in attendance in creating flower baskets. In total, 24 baskets were made. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Japan

When the community comes together, a lot can happen. $11,000 was raised at the Classic Car Show for the Peter George Dyck Villages, on the second floor of the Buhler Active Living Centre. Held on June 14th at the green space on 400 Memorial Drive in Winkler, and organized by Chomper Giesbrecht, a car enthusiast himself, the event drew in over 75 participants from all over the Pembina Valley and beyond to show off their classic vehicles. 

The RCMP thanks the media and the public for their assistance.

RCMP members have cleared the scene and traffic is moving as per usual on the Perimeter.

It is unknown right now the exact number of vehicles involved in the collision, but there were no serious injuries in the incident.

Earlier today.....

Traffic being re-routed on South Perimeter highway

 Motorists are being asked to avoid the Perimeter Highway at the Portage Avenue overpass, in the southbound direction.

An annual event is making its return this week, showcasing the work and the tools used to accomplish it, of the City of Weyburn’s Public Works Department.  

The 4th annual Public Works Open House is coming up on Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is once again being held at the city’s Fleet Storage building on 16th Street.