Community

In Winkler over the coming months, there will be ample opportunity — for children and adults alike — to get out, build relationships, and have fun. Winkler Recreation Programmer Meg Dias has a full schedule of events that are sure to reflect the broad interests of the community, including a few new and exciting additions.  

“I think we're really fortunate,” she says. “There are a lot of community organizations that run great programming.” 

While some people might see ice cream as a summer treat, a woman from Kleefeld is finding that people enjoy this delicious dish throughout the year.

For April Forgo, making ice cream has become a joyful and creative pastime. She started this delicious hobby nearly a year ago when she discovered an ice cream maker as part of a kitchen appliance set. It didn’t take long for her to dive into a world of flavours and share her unique creations with family and friends.

Women seeking hope will gather in Winnipeg this month to experience the transformative power of God.

"This is an annual conference that we put together in Manitoba", says EbunOluwa Aiku, the founder of The Wrinkle Free Woman Ministry. "This is our sixth year. About seven years ago the Lord gave me this vision to reach out to women."

The idea of being without blemishes or wrinkles was overwhelming to Aiku, until she realized something important. 

As the season to imagine turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce approaches, it’s also a good time to be mindful of the community members who struggle to fill their tables.

Winkler’s Thanks for Giving Run is an annual event that does just that. For 18 years now, the run has taken to the streets to support the Winkler & District Food Cupboard.

The Vintage Cruisers Car Club meets weekly in Portage la Prairie, offering the community a flashback to the past.

When visiting the club, you'll see collectable cars of all types, but some stand out more than others. Andre Seguin's beautiful 1944 Ford Business Coupe caught the eye of PortageOnline last week.

The vehicle, made before coloured TVs, microwaves and even the Breath-a-Lyzer, is rare to see on the streets in 2024.

Seguin, a resident of Portage, owns several other collectible vehicles and has been enjoying the hobby for a decade.

The Tommy Douglas Performing Arts Centre is setting the stage for the upcoming "I Have No Idea" play on October 5th and 6th. Presented by the Listen to Dis’ Community Arts Organization, the play shines light on adult ADHD in an intriguing and entertaining way helping open the door for more conversations regarding ADHD. Nathan Coppins is the playwright and co-star in the play and was inspired by his own journey of learning. 

You don't have to travel to Calgary for great comedy this week. Jake Hirsch Entertainment Group is bringing the comedy to Cochrane. 

The Cochrane Comedy Festival starts tomorrow at Ducks on the Roof with Last Comic Standing contestant Pete Zedlacker. 

There is no better way to kick off a new month than with the McCafe Coffee Break!

Cochrane McDonald’s and CochraneNow cruised over to Hailcraft Inc. to surprise the whole team with McCafe coffee and a fresh-baked batch of fresh cookies.

The team at Hailcraft were nominated here and this was attached to the nomination.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

The Cochrane Public Library has unveiled its brand new Homeschool Helper Kits.

There are now 20 different resources to borrow that feature a variety of subjects made specifically to support homeschool learning in the community.

The Library’s program and engagement manager Carmen Erison says these kits will go a long way in helping the surging homeschool community in Cochrane.