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A local pedigreed seed producer near Cadillac says the 2025 seeding season has been a successful one to date, thanks to well-timed rainfall making for ideal growing conditions.

Troy LaForge, who runs a diversified operation, says the season began with some concern about dry conditions, but recent moisture has brought optimism.

Glamping is a strange term to describe camping with all the creature comforts of home. Some of us go out of our way to make the camping experience as comfortable as possible, while others (myself included) prefer the roughing-it side of things—sleeping on the ground, starting a fire with our own two hands, catching our own food, and embracing nature in all its wild fullness.

The Portage la Prairie Regional Library is gearing up for its 47th annual book sale, set to begin June 28 and run through to August 30, just after the Canada Day long weekend. 

Suzy Laevens, the library’s clerk, graphic designer and longtime book sale coordinator, says it’s the library’s biggest fundraiser of the year and one that continues to grow. 

Gemma Perdomo is seven years old, calls Gretna home and absolutely loves nature. She is trying to become the 2025 Jr. Ranger! The Jr. Ranger Competition is a nationwide adventure for kids ages 4-12 who love the great outdoors. One young explorer will earn $20,000, appear in a Ranger Rick Jr. magazine and learn from wildlife expert Jeff Corwin—who’s also hosting the competition!

Seed and Feed headed southeast of Swift Current to the Stolhandske family.

They received a lunch from K-Motel as part of our ongoing thank you to local farms.

The Soo Line Cruisers Car Club thanked the public in a social media post for making their first Care Home Cruise of the season a success on Sunday.

"We achieved a new club record with 50 cars this year," the post said. "We are also grateful for the support from the residents and staff at the care homes in Weyburn."

As we close in on another graduating class, once again the team at McDonald's in Swift Current are stepping up to support them the best way they can!

Today from 5-7pm, you can head to McDonald's, either drive thru or dine in, and get yourself something tasty for supper, or dinner, or a snack, or whatever you may need, and 10% of all sales will go towards the graduating class in 2025!

Students from the SCCHS graduating class will be on hand tonight working, greeting folks and there to help make the experience a fun one!

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

A big thank you to all of our sponsors on Farmer Appreciation – Seeding Edition – presented by Silver Star Salvage & Recycling with Déjà Vu Café, Gayland Panko - Panko & Associates Royal LePage Next Level, Roto Rooter Moose Jaw, Canadian Tire, Novus Glass - Moose Jaw, and Moose Jaw Nissan.

Today’s lucky winner is Terrie Glass of Chaplin!

This spring, Mix 103 is bringing the cheer straight to your workplace with Mix Mugging!

We're visiting 10 workplaces around Moose Jaw with the ultimate coffee break!

Each winning location will receive:

• 10 exclusive MIX 103/Streets Steakhouse & Bar coffee mugs
• A steaming hot carafe of coffee from Tim Hortons
• Delicious baked treats from Maple Leaf Bakery

Our latest winner was Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, nominated by Kate Laycraft. The Mix 103 team stopped by with a Mix Mugging!

May brought a steady stretch of gloomy, rainy weather, but that didn’t stop people across southeast Saskatchewan from sharing the sunshine their pets bring into their lives. From cuddles on stormy days to muddy-pawed adventures between showers, we had some wonderful entries this month — and yes, it was mostly dogs stealing the spotlight!

One of these adorable contestants will be taking home two $50 gift cards — one from All Creatures and one from Rodeo Dawg — along with the all-important title of May’s Perfect Pet!