Community

It’s a show and shine so big that it spans two communities, and it’s back this year bigger and better than ever.  

The Watrous Fun Run is a show that’s sure to delight car enthusiasts, but there is something for everyone young and old. The show goes on Saaturday, July 26 on Main Street in Watrous with the traditional Fun Run down to nearby Manitou Beach happening around 3 pm.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

In Alice in Wonderland what is the name of Alice's pet kitten? 

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: Dinah

A pair of back-to-back fundraisers is bringing the Estevan community together this weekend to support a four-year-old girl named Aubrey Dyck and her journey toward walking independently for the first time.

Aubrey, who was born with extremely tight Achilles tendons, has never walked on her own. Now, with a surgery booked in New Jersey for September 2025, her parents Kimberley and Tanner Dyck are working to raise $90,000 to help cover the cost of surgery, travel, therapy, and recovery.

Hey there! I'm Earl! Although I may seem shy at first but I am a very calm and cuddly boy once I get to know you. I get along with dogs, cats and kids. I really just want a home where I can lounge around and play. I'll be the kind of boy that will want to sleep with you and hang out on your lap when you watch TV. I've been at the Shelter for 140 days and I am so ready to go home! Please stop by the shelter to meet me!

Get ready for a roaring good time in Eastend this weekend as the community gets set to host its beloved Dino Days festival.

Tourism and economic development officer for Eastend, Rosa Vasquez, says "the three-day family-friendly celebration kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, jam-packed with activities, entertainment, and community spirit. " 

From Friday’s fireworks finale at the campground to Saturday’s full slate of events, including the ever-popular pancake breakfast, parade, and high-energy demolition derby, there’s no shortage of excitement.

An independent artist from Selkirk, Man., has released a song in ode to her mother's birthday, filled with faith and courage. 

"[This song] speaks to the women who are women of God," says Alicia Marie. "It speaks to women who are going through storms that nobody else may see."

Marie's song "Barbie's Anthem" was initially written for her mom. 

CHVN is turning 25, and we are inviting you to the CHVN 25th Birthday Bash!

Over 100 qualifiers will have the opportunity to win a dream prize worth $10,000 on September 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. at True North Square.

Up for grabs is

-A $10,000 bursary from Booth University College

-A living room package from Furniture Villa Brand Source

Adult and Teen Challenge are temporarily opening up a furniture store with some amazing deals, which in turn will help their addiction recovery programs. 

"The discount furniture super thrift store sale is an exciting opportunity for our ministry to raise some much-needed extra funds," says Daniel Emond, the Chief Executive Officer of Adult and Teen Challenge (ATC) of Central Canada. "We're quite behind this year."

The Ride Like a Mother barrel racing series is coming to Hanover Ag’s exhibition grounds every Thursday for 2 more weeks.  

The event is open for everyone and is hosted by two local mothers with a passion for barrel racing, Alisha Froese and Carollyne Kehler.   

Kehler says this event is all about bringing the barrel racing community together.   

What is your impression of Salem Home in Winkler?  

For Alana Thiessen, director of community engagement at the personal care home, the reality of Salem is that it’s a lively place inhabited by 145 unique individuals. 

It’s also somewhere open to the public through various events and opportunities.