Community

The Island Breeze International Conference has come to a close, following six days filled with worship, music, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection. 

Isi Masi with Island Breeze Manitoba says it was an incredible experience to welcome people from all over the world, including the Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, the United States, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Fiji, the Caribbean, South Africa, and Samoa. 

Over 200 people were in attendance for the Community Worship Service at the Manitoba Sunflower Festival on Sunday Morning in Altona's Centennial Park. 

The Manitoba Sunflower Festival has a long, community-focused history spanning 60 years.

Sunday morning's service included a message, worship, and a time of prayer.

Additionally, there was a story time for children to participate in and enjoy.  It was a collaborative effort involving several organizations and churches in the community.

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Mix 103 broadcasted live from the Western Development Museum for BricksPO, the ultimate LEGO® fan event in Moose Jaw! Families from across the province packed the museum to explore original LEGO® creations from builders across Western Canada. From sci-fi and medieval displays to celebrity portraits, the creativity was endless. Visitors also took in live Exhibitor Challenges, Brick Talks, and the ever-popular Wacky Races.

Here's a look at some of the photographs captured by the Discover Weyburn staff and submitted by community members throughout the week:

For countless summers, the South Central Regional Library has organized a summer reading club aimed at kids aged 5-13 to great success. However, last year was the first year the library ran a summer reading program specifically for teenagers— Teen Reads. Along with the Bookland Explorers program, which is intended for kids under the age of 13, the summer is far from boring at any branch of the South Central Regional Library. 

What started as a new development on the edge of Steinbach over 50 years ago has become something much more meaningful for a group of long-time neighbours on Willow Place. 

Families who moved in during the early 1970s recently gathered in Anne Peters’ backyard to reminisce, laugh, and reflect on five decades of shared life. The mood was joyful and heartfelt, as stories poured out — some familiar, others told for the first time — sparking warm memories and plenty of laughter. 

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Mix 103 broadcasted live from the heart of the Village of Riverhurst for the 7th Annual Riverhurst Bean Festival! It was a full day of small-town fun with families from across the region coming out to celebrate pulse crops, prairie pride, and everything in between. From vintage cars and farm-fresh markets to live music, kids’ games, and interactive demos — the Bean Festival truly lived up to its slogan: “More than just beans.”

Country Classics Car Club partnered with the Mennonite Heritage Village this weekend to host an amazing Show N’ Shine.   

President of Country Classics Car Club, Mario Silva, says organizing this event takes months of planning and a good team.   

To help maintain momentum and upgrade their racing infrastructure, the SCRC is hosting a major cash raffle fundraiser, and the entire community is invited to take part. 

 Raffle Prizes: 

• 1st Prize: $2,500 

• 2nd Prize: $1,500 

• 3rd Prize: $1,000 

Woodridge is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend, bringing hard work and years of history together in one big celebration.   

The community of Woodridge had been working hard on this celebration for 7 months. Cory Jackson with the Woodridge Community Club says that this event is so successful because of the community volunteers.