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Care Human Services is a proactive organization established in 1969 and recognized for its commitment to excellence in providing inclusive and diverse services within the disabilities sector across Northwestern Alberta.

Guided by five foundational pillars—Culture & Structure, Customers, Financial, Mastery, and Partnerships—the organization strives to deliver high-quality programs that meet the needs of its clients.

Cochrane Generals VS Okotoks Bisons - Friday, November 22

Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. at Spray Lakes Totem 1

Cochrane Light Up - Saturday, November 23

Cochrane Light Up is celebrating its 40th year! The event will include a light show, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and a grand finale. This year’s Light Up event aims to lessen waste and will encourage attendees to bring their own reusable cups.

The Chinook Film Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary tomorrow night (Wed. Nov. 20) with a viewing of the film "Ezra" at the Cochrane Movie House at 7 p.m.

Starring Bobby Cannavale, Robert DeNiro, Rose Byrne and introducing the young autistic actor William A. Fitzgerald, the film discusses the challenges posed to those on the autism spectrum and the generational nature of the condition.

Due to weather conditions, all curling leagues at the Humboldt Curling Club has been cancelled for Tuesday November 19.

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 emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Cochrane Home Treasures is treating the community to a special movie night with free tickets for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. The event will take place at the Cochrane Movie House on Wednesday, November 27th.

The tickets are available starting today when the box office opens. “We’re offering a free community movie night to help foster a sense of community,” says Home Treasures manager Cayley Breeze. “It’s also a great opportunity for people who might not be able to afford a night at the movies."

With less-than-ideal highway conditions due to the winter storm, Discover Weyburn's Natasha Wiebe was working from home this morning. At the urging of her co-workers in the Discover Weyburn newsroom, she handled some on-the-spot reporting from the field... in some cases, literally. Here is the compilation of the reports:

Winner of Pet Of The Day with LR Horse and Pet

This is Maya and Maverick
Maya was post-op and Maverick wouldn't leave her side

Keep watching the MIX 96 Facebook page for your next chance to play and win. 

Check out the pictures of some of our other adorable entries for this week. 

As Movember reaches its halfway point, Weyburn Young Fellows member Ross Weiss is reflecting on the month-long initiative and the impact it’s having. Movember, which focuses on raising awareness for men's health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, has taken center stage for the group this November.

2024 and 2025 marked the 150th anniversaries of Mennonite communities in Manitoba and in this season of Still Speaking, host Conrad Stoesz from the Mennonite Heritage Archives is sharing true historical stories around this theme.

Enjoy the story below of how Mennonite fire insurance regulations from 1620' Prussia evolved into modern day Red River Mutual Insurance on Episode 7 of Still Speaking: