Community

Weyburn is celebrating local history this weekend at Heritage Village Days, with a lineup of experiences, events, and performances. 

The fun will begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. with the opening ceremonies, followed at 11:30 a.m. with sheep herding by Russell Roome. Eli Barsi will then take the stage from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by De Tricky Feet Dance Studio from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.  

We've been really inspired by the progress of Pebbles to Rocks Childcare Centre and their team's dedication to bringing another daycare to Estevan. The project as a whole costs about $3.1 million, and they're about halfway to the goal thanks to grants from the Ministry of Education and donations from the community. The fundraising continues for their team. They're inviting everyone to a barbecue lunch tomorrow from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Southern Plains Co-op in Estevan.

Cats and kittens at Steinbach and Area Animal Rescue are helping children develop literacy skills. 

Michelle Neufeld, President of SAAR, says the shelter has welcomed a number of children who come in to read to the animals or spend time colouring quietly in the cat rooms. 

“You’d be surprised how well that does for the animals’ health, and the kids,” she says. “It’s very cute.” 

Carnie's Comments

It's Throwback Thursday - just a minute to remember the good ol' days.

It was a question on social media that sparked a memory for me today; "Why is it you can trust your dog to guard your house but not your sandwich?"

It takes me back to childhood and Sunday supper at the house. Sometimes my three siblings and I were allowed to eat in the living room so we could watch "The Wonderful World of Disney" on TV.

I was 5 or 6. My sisters and brother were teenagers.

The Riverbank Rodeo is bringing the heat to Outlook this weekend, and you can bet there will be plenty of fun to be had. August 8th and 9th mark the return of the 6th Annual Riverbank Rodeo, and this year comes with some exciting changes. 

It's a big night at Rotary Republic Park here in Portage la Prairie, as two industry giants, McCain and Simplot, go head-to-head in the long-running charity soft ball game known locally as the 'Battle of the Tater Titans'. But this isn't just about bragging rights. It's about community, compassion, and a cause close to many hearts in the community, supporting Central Plains Cancer Services and their Kids Fighting Cancer programs.

Started in 2004 by Gary Bergson and Mark Morgan, the annual game has become a staple event in Portage la Prairie.

Patience. Even just reading the word, some people have hair on the back of their neck stand up. Being patient. It's a trait that so much so, has begun to wither away over time.

Tomorrow morning (August 8), you can win a $50 gift card to Calgary Co-op.

Morning show host Keesyn Glawson will describe a mystery grocery item, and the first caller to guess it right will win!

Listen to 104.5 More Country at 7:50 a.m. to play.

It's a big weekend for outdoor rodeos around West Central Saskatchewan.

The Kyle Community Rodeo is set to run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while over by the river in Outlook, the Riverbank Rodeo runs Friday and Saturday!

Bone & Biscuit Summer Pawty - Saturday, August 9

There will be pup cups, summer summer-themed photoshoot, and the Cochrane & Area Humane Society will be on site with adoptable puppies and kitties!