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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.

The worry of returning material to the Cochrane Public Library (CPL) on time has been eased, thanks to the launch of an automatic item renewal service.

Effective immediately, any items owned by CPL that do not have holds placed on them will be automatically renew up to two times.

This means patrons can enjoy their favorite books, movies, and other materials without the constant worry of due dates. When an item is renewed, the borrower will receive a notification via email or text to keep them informed.

Food insecurity is a matter that many Canadians face today. In the Pembina Valley, there are a handful of local organizations that help address this barrier, and Morden Caring and Sharing is one of them. The organization has been providing the community with an essential service for three decades now. 

Amy Friesen has been involved in the initiative for sixteen of these years.

Hanover Fire Departments are hosting open houses at three of the four stations this evening.  

Paul Wiebe from the Hanover Fire Department says they will go on from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Grunthal, Kleefeld, and Blumenort. 

As the days grow shorter and cooler, many people might think of reading as a cozy fall or winter activity. However, for Louise Balcaen from La Broquerie, reading is a year-round passion. 

“It’s entertaining and something to do while curled up in your chair,” she explains. 

Nothing beats having a real book in her hands, even though she appreciates different media like eBooks and audiobooks. 

Long-time funny man Jermey Plett stopped by to talk about the upcoming shows and we picked his brain about creating comedy.

The whole conversation can be found here:

We made our third draw this morning for our Ticket Takeoff contest and Nola Zinn was our lucky winner!

Nola is off to The Esplanade to see "God Is A Scottish Drag Queen" this Saturday which is sure to be a fantastic and hilarious show and she wont have to worry about driving home as we have also hooked her up with a one-night stay courtesy of the Medicine Hat Lodge. 

SaskPower announces a planned power outage for rural customers east and northeast of Watson.

The outage is scheduled for today, October 1, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The outage is to accommodate system maintenance. SaskPower thanks customers for their understanding. 

The Central Speed Skating Club is preparing to launch its second season in Portage la Prairie, offering both children and adults an opportunity to participate in one of Canada's most successful Olympic sports. The club, which begins its new season on October 7, is encouraging new members to join, whether they’re looking to try speed skating for fun or train competitively. 

Co-founder Haylee O'Neill started the club after realizing there were no local speed skating programs in the area, forcing her to make frequent trips to Winnipeg.