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College students choose service over fun for spring break, assist in hurricane recovery efforts

After Hurricane Helene devastated thousands of people in North Carolina, over a hundred young adults have chosen to help clean up during their spring break rather than take a holiday. 

Cru campus ministry has sent out 150 volunteers to areas in North Carolina, including Ashville, a town that was unexpectedly almost washed out after Hurricane Helene six months ago. 

Sixteen13 Ministry, a local organization dedicated to helping individuals in need, has announced a series of upcoming events aimed at bringing the community together through music and faith-based encouragement. Vice President Tiffany Krahn shared details on three major events happening in the coming months, all designed to raise funds and awareness for the ministry’s work.

Looking for exciting activities to keep the kids entertained during spring break? The South Central Regional Library Winkler Branch has you covered with a jam-packed week of free, engaging programs from April 1st to April 5th!

A week of creativity and fun

"We are ready to party!" says Britany Morgan, Winkler Library Clerk and Programmer for South Central Regional Library. With a different activity planned every day, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Welcome back to Made in Manitoba, and the final weekend of our month-long series showcasing Manitoba artists and performers nominated for 2025 Juno awards. Those awards are being handed out in Vancouver, with the big event Sunday night. We wrap up our special series with a return visit from Morden born Loreena McKennitt.

Our Classroom of the Month for March is teacher Madison LaClaire and her Grade 6 class at Westmount Elementary School. 

According to LaClaire, the class had been waiting all week for the celebration.

"It was really fun to see them really excited for the pizza, we've been talking about it all week."

The class was surprised with slices from Boston Pizza and prizes from Encore Elevator.

This is LaClaire's first year teaching in Strathmore, and she said she's loving it.

"It's great to be in a small community."

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season has wrapped up, and the Steinbach Pistons are gearing up for an exciting playoff run. And we want to hear from YOU! 

Which Pistons player stood out the most this season? Whether it was a clutch goal, a game-changing save, or just their passion on the ice, now’s your chance to show your support. 

So many players made this season memorable, but we are giving ONE player bragging rights. 

Do you know a deserving classroom that goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to recognize them! Nominate a classroom for the Classroom of the Month, where one lucky class gets a special treat.

The winners for March were Ms. Phillips class.

The nomination stated:

"They are a great group of students. I enjoy going to teach this class every day!"

The winning class enjoyed a delicious lunch from Boston Pizza, snacks from the Humboldt Coop, and some awesome swag bags from Spotlight Sport and Corporate Wear.

Even though the weather may not seem like it, Spring is in full swing, and there is fun to be had in Okotoks this weekend.

Here is what's happening around town this weekend:

Friday, March 28:

This week's Town of Okotoks Nature Friday's event is spring-themed, and the little ones will learn why flowers bloom, how plants grow, and what changes happen in nature at this time of year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The outdoor tennis season is fast approaching, and the Moose Jaw Tennis Club is looking for youth who are interested in trying the sport. 

Mason Dodd and Carter Lichtenwald are youth ambassadors for the Moose Jaw Tennis Club. They stopped by our studios to chat about the club, their experience at the Sask Summer Games, and an upcoming “come try tennis” event on April 9. Listen to their conversation with Country 100’s Avery LeBlanc below. 

The Toronto Blue Jays fell victim on opening day to one of the coolest streaks going in pro sports today.

The Jays gave up six home runs to the visiting Baltimore Orioles in a 12-2 loss, the most notable of the bunch coming in the third inning when Canadian slugger Tyler O'Neill blasted his record setting sixth straight opening day home run: