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Shaunavon celebrates with Country 1490 launch party
It was a magical Friday in Shaunavon as Country 1490 hit the airwaves with a highly attended station launch party. After 58 years and nine months, CJSN 1490 morphed into southwestern Saskatchewan's newest station at 3:30 p.m. at Smith Field ahead of the...
Sunset Ridge hosts unforgettable community party
Sunset Ridge has officially made history as the first two-time winner of the Best Neighbourhood Showdown. The 2025 edition of the community party lit up Sunset Ridge Friday night, with nearly 20,000 votes cast to crown this year’s champion. Residents celebrated with...
Mayor Gillingham honours CHVN with award, shares fall priorities for Winnipeg
Winnipeg's Mayor Scott Gillingham takes time to discuss what the city will focus on as the new school year begins and autumn approaches. "I'm honoured to be here today, especially as we celebrate CHVN's 25th birthday," says Gillingham. "I've been around the city...
‘A lifelong dream come true’: CHVN’s 25th Birthday Bash crowns a winner
Hundreds gathered at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg on Wednesday night to celebrate CHVN's 25th birthday with the highly anticipated Birthday Bash Grand Finale. It was a perfect September evening, with the temperature sitting at 27°C when the party kicked off,...
Community fills the gap as Pack a Backpack raises funds for our children
Neighbours showed up with notebooks, backpacks, and bills; enough to lift the total to more than $5200, ensuring students in Garden Valley School Division (GVSD) and Western School Division (WSD) begin the year equipped and confident. The goal was simple: ease the...
Over $1,000 raised through second annual Charity BBQ
It was a busy Thursday (Aug. 28) at Strathmore Motor Products (SMP) just off Highway 1. Staff with SMP, 104.5 More Country, and Baldwin BBQ had set up our second annual Charity BBQ, with all proceeds going to help Project H.O.P.E., a local non-profit. Hundreds...
From fairs and festivals to the finale; Winners celebrate at Rockin’ Summer wrap up
Dozens of festivals, fairs and fundraisers attended, alongside too many cues to call to count, led to more than 200 Golden Ticket winners joining us Thursday night in hopes of winning a share of thousands of dollars in prizes at the Morden Home Hardware Rockin Summer...
Over $1,200 raised for Square One at the Taste of Summer Charity BBQ
Despite a quick rainshower, Moose Jaw showed up in the hundreds for our fourth Taste of Summer Charity BBQ, presented by Fountain Tire. Several team members from Square One Community Inc. were on hand, serving lunch featuring a hot dog or hamburger with chips and...
Pack a Backpack drive returns to support local families in need
With the new school year just around the corner, the Steinbach Family Resource Centre (SFRC) is once again collecting school supplies to support families in need. The Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive takes place on August 28 from 9 a.m. to 6...
Meals on the Farm brings appreciation to Falkdale Farms
Falkdale Farms, a fourth-generation family operation near New Bothwell, continues to thrive thanks to the teamwork of Jason Falk, his mother, brother, wife, three children, and a hired hand. Wanting to recognize the hard work of his family and team, Falk...
Another Community BBQ in the books
Southwest Crisis Services was the partner at this month’s Taste of Summer Charity Barbecue event. Outside of the Innovation Centre, members of Golden West Broadcasting Swift Current helped to raise over $1,500 with the sale of roughly 150 hamburgers, chips, and...
‘It was totally awesome’ Taste of Summer Charity Barbeque benefits Weyburn Humane Society
Todays Great Plains Taste of Summer Charity barbeque saw a steady flow of visitors, showing up to support The Weyburn Humane Society. Community members purchased a hotdog, chips, and a drink for only $3, with some people stopping by just to donate. In total, $764.35...