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

I'm thinking about Little League baseball today as we follow the Canadian Championships and Team Saskatchewan.

I love Little League. I played when I was a boy and coached several teams as a young adult.

One of my favourite players I coached was a little 9-year-old guy we'll call Bobby.

From 37 cars to more than 130, the Grace Street Show and Shine continues to grow each year. 

On Saturday, August 9, Grace Street will be blocked to vehicle traffic between 11th and 13th Avenue. If you have a classic car you want to show off, just drive up on the day of the event and pay the $20 registration fee. No pre-registration is required. 

Winkler’s Concerts in The Park went out with glitter and bubbles last Wednesday at the Bethel Heritage Park. The annual concert series boasted groups from the area throughout the month of July, with the last one of the season featuring LRae & Jae in a sing-along concert for the whole family.

Moosomin is set for a busy long weekend as thousands of visitors are expected to roll into town for Living Skies Come Alive. The annual fireworks competition takes place August 2 and 3 at Moosomin and District Regional Park.

The event features Team Saskatchewan and Team Alberta, each putting on a custom fireworks show over the lake. A panel of judges will choose the winner following Sunday night’s display.

Today is the final day to take advantage of the Sunny 94 Grab A Gift Card Auction, offering deep discounts on hundreds of gift cards from businesses across Central Alberta.

The online auction features deals in categories like automotive, entertainment, health and beauty, pet care, and more.

Shoppers can score big savings — with $100 gift cards going for as little as $40, and $200 cards currently available for just $80.

All cards come from local businesses, meaning every bid supports Central Alberta’s economy and helps your friends and neighbours.

The Veterans Association Food Bank in Grande Prairie is doing more than stocking shelves, it’s changing lives. 

Events Coordinator Jon Bartlett recently shared how the organization has grown from humble beginnings into a vital support hub for local veterans. “We started with six veterans and were up to 25 by our first Christmas,” Bartlett said. “Now we serve more than 35 veterans and their families each month.” 

Memorial Park next to City Hall was the place to be today,as DiscoverWeyburn, Magic 103, AM1190, Country 106, and the City of Weyburn teamed up for another Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity BBQ.  

This time, all proceeds from the $3 hot dog lunch were going to the Weyburn branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).  

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which country originated the sport of curling?

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: Scotland

A southwest farm is one of nearly three dozen setting up to invite the public to immerse themselves in farming culture on the prairies.

The Hodgeville Colony, situated southwest of Hodgeville and southeast of Hallonquist, will participate in Saskatchewan Open Farm Days, taking place next weekend.

Eddie Hofer, a member of the Hodgeville Colony, shared that the Hodgeville Colony will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 9.

A local organization is rolling up to the annual Pioneer Days parade in a big way. 

A helping hand 

South East Helping Hands (SEHH) is an independently run food bank, operating for over 40 years in Steinbach. 

With this year’s Pioneer Days parade approaching quickly, the organization wanted to bring grocery shopping to the streets.