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World-class bull riders delight crowd as PBR Canada unleashes adrenaline rush in Brandon as part of Canada Cup Series
DARRELL NESBITT
South Mountain Press
World-class athletes in the form of bull riders, and their opponents a ton of high kicking, fast spinning, and ornery muscle, went head-to-head in Brandon over the weekend.
For the fourth consecutive year, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Cup Series brought the house down at the PBR Mazergroup Chute Out under the bright lights of Westoba Place. Following the overwhelming enthusiasm shown including last season’s single day sold out show, the organization expanded the competition to two days with champions crowned each night.
In front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday, May 24, Jake Gardner went a perfect 3-for-3 to win the lone PBR Canada Cup Series event in
Manitoba this season.
The Fort St. John, BC native travelled to Brandon fresh off a win on the Touring Pro Division, on Thursday. The three bulls conquered were Red Rust (Vold Rodeo), Kraken (Skori Bucking Bulls) and with the first pick in the championship round, the selection of Patiently Waiting (Skori Bucking Bulls), the same bull that propelled Gardner to the win in Dauphin. On the night, Gardner posted respective ride scores of 84, 87, and 86 for a total of 256, one ahead of second place finisher Dakota Buttar of Eastonia, SK. Buttar – the first man out on Friday – posted an 84.5 score, which was good enough to claim the championship honours. He delivered a 3-for-3 performance of his own to finish second at the PBR Mazergroup Chute Out
with 255 points.
Rounding out the top five riders, were Jordan Hansen of Amisk, AB in third, Coy Robbins of Camrose, AB fourth, and elder statesman, Jared Parsonage, in fifth with 176.50 based on scores on solely two bulls.
“The PBR Canada family including myself looks at Brandon as a stop like no other – a weekend of energy –with packed audiences supporting the cause and sharing in the excitement,” said Brinson James – The Entertainer, a self-taught professional rodeo clown, who shared the roads with his mother and father (Hollywood Harris) on the rodeo trail. The 30-yearold with ‘Moves like Elvis’ is creating his own identity, one that truly uplifts the big stage.
Six junior bull riders showcased talent of their own
as part of the Friday night event including 16-year-old Levi, the younger brother of Coy Robbins. Holding the top score once the dust settled was Manitoba’s own, Jett Lockie of Waskada, with a single ride score of 79.
“To bring some of Canada’s young guys to the big show is a step in molding them into top notch professional riders and the future of PBR Canada,” the elder Robbins shared with fans.
“Bull riding is a sport – a family oriented sport – with a number of competitors bringing their loved ones on the road.”
Bull riding is a passion. Eight seconds of pure madness with riders hanging on a rope for dear life. In Brandon 24 Canada Cup Series riders including 6 Brazilians laid riding styles on the line.
“It’s the most important
eight seconds of your life… no fear,” commented 2024 PBR Canada Champion, Nick Tetz, who missed Brandon, due to a broken left femur sustained at a PBR’s Unleash the Beast event in Palm Springs, CA. Despite the injury, Tetz hasn’t lost sight of his goal – to become PBR Canada’s first back-to-back champion.
The PBR Mazergroup Chute Out had added significance in 2025, as the third of 10 stops across the country in the 10th season of the nation’s premier bull riding spectacle. Based on fan knowledge, participation and excitement, the words, “are you ready” captivate the sport of bull riding second to none.
British Columbia’s Jake Gardner went a perfect 3-for-3 to win the lone PBR Canada Cup Series event in Manitoba
Municipality of Harrison Park UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:
MUNICIPALITY OF HARRISON PARK BY-LAW NO.160 being an AMENDMENT to the THE R.M. OF PARK ZONING BY-LAW 1311, as amended.
HEARING Municipality of Harrison Park
LOCATION: Council Chambers at 43 Gateway Street Onanole, MB R0J 1N0
DATE & TIME: June 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m
GENERAL INTENT Zoning Map 3 – R.M. of Park - Detail OF BY-LAW Map for Urban Community of Onanole NO. 160: attached to and being part of the Park Zoning By-law No. 1311, is hereby amended in order that lands described as follows:
Lots 3 & 4, Plan 55604, part of the NW 17-19-18 WPM lying east of Svenson Rd. in the Municipality of Harrison Park as shown on the map attached hereto and marked as Appendix “A” of the by-law be re-zoned as follows:
FROM: “UT” – Urban Transition Zone
TO: “RG” – Residential General Zone
FOR INFORMATION Robert Ewashko
CONTACT: Building & Development Officer Municipality of Harrison Park Ph: 204-848-2561 E-mail: robert@harrisonpark.ca A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.
IN HIS HANDS
DARRELL NESBITT/SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESS
Washboard gravel roads and pothole filled highway sections are always a top priority in terms of coffee shop talk. With the cold temperatures giving away to the heat, municipal public work employees including this Municipality of Harrison Park staff member, are found with a shovel full of cold patch asphalt in their hands filling small potholes on town streets. The size and quantity of trucks travelling highways and other paved sections today are causing havoc due to their weight and the condition of highways.
How to choose and grow the best perennials - part 1
As I am eagerly awaiting some new perennials for my garden, I thought that sharing why these plants are going to become part of my garden was a great idea for a series of articles. I am always encouraging gardeners to grow perennials as they require less overall work, enhance biodiversity and provide a unique blend of season-long interest. Perennials are a one-time investment, which is always a benefit to my bank account. As long as you do a great job of the initial work amending your soil – that work is forever done if you also follow sustainable landscaping practices. As they are always present, they change your garden chores a bit but their roots are always in the ground so erosion is never a concern.
First and foremost, I thought it was important to ensure that throughout the entire growing season I would have colour in my garden. Having colour in the garden from April to October is not only beautiful but also helps some of our smaller critters the opportunity to thrive for as long as possible. I love to plant for the bees, the butterflies and the hummingbirds too and care enough to ensure they have a selection of food and pollen in the very early spring and as far into the fall as possible. Learning about what you grow, their season of bloom and all the other interesting cultural facts is exciting too!
One of the biggest challenges when growing perennials is to successfully have colour in your garden throughout the growing season. This is due to many perennials having a short season of bloom. Also, as we live with weather that is not always the same every year, this blooming time will change from year to year. Thus, a great solution to guarantee colour is to at least grow some perennials with a longer bloom time.
The other thing that I insist on with perennials is to only grow those that behave. Just because you grow perennials that give colour throughout the growing season does not mean that you need to be out in the garden day and night keeping it looking beautiful. Gardening with the philosophy of live and let live is possible but only if you have plants that respect this philosophy. I prefer not to be a slave to any living thing so the last thing that I want to add into my low-maintenance garden
Patricia Hanbidge GARDENING
is a perennial that does not stay where it was planted. These perennials that spread everywhere are weeds and thus do not have a place in my garden.
A selection of Veronica spicata – also known as Speedwell – are some wellbehaved and simply beautiful perennials that are wellbehaved and give a long period of colour. They are very attractive to butterflies and bees. Please read on for particulars on each cultivar. Please note that all are upright, clump forming perennials with dense slender spikes of star-shaped flowers that are attractive to both butterflies and bees. The blooms open from the base upwards and do well in full sun to partial shade.
V. spicata ‘Red Fox’ has vibrant fuchsia-pink flowers from mid to late summer, is a bushy, upright and clump forming perennial which is 12 to 16 inches (30-40cm) tall and spreads 12 to 14 inches (30-35 cm).
V. spicata ‘Royal Candles’ is a favourite Speedwell of many perennial gardeners. The slender spikes of star-shaped deep bluepurple flowers show from early to late summer. They are about the same height and spread as ‘Red Fox’ Speedwell.
V. spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’ has a bushy clump of crinkled dark green leaves with spikes of deep violetblue flowers for many weeks. It will reach a height of 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) and spreads about the same as its height. It was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1993. Watch for the continuation of this series of articles devoted to the best perennials to include in your garden!
Hanbidge is the Lead Horticulturist with Orchid Horticulture. Find us at www.orchidhort.com; by email at growyourfuture@gmail. com or on facebook @orchidhort.
Contending with severe obesity
Q: I am severely obese, and my doctor says I have to take immediate actions –medical and personal – or really bad things will happen. Just reaching out for some information and help. –Susie P., Harrisburg, PA
A: Severe obesity further increases the risk of obesityrelated complications, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, joint problems, certain cancers, dementia, diabetes and depression. It also increases the chance of respiratory problems, asthma, and damage to your lymphatic system, which is essential for transporting lipids, immune cells and fluids, as well as fat absorption, immune regulation, clearance of inflammatory cytokines, and cholesterol metabolism. Studies that designate severe obesity as a BMI over 40 say it can rob you of 14 years of longevity. Unfortunately, a new study in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology reveals that the number of folks in the U.S. who have a BMI of more than 60 (yes 60!) has exploded by 210% in the past two decades. And while it’s relatively few folks, it has happened as the number of folks with a healthy weight decreased from around 33% to less than 27% and many people migrated from overweight to obese.
Severe obesity calls for immediate action to reduce the risks. However, each person’s ability to deal with anesthesia, surgical recovery and weight loss medications needs to be evaluated before bariatric surgery or use of the new GPL-1s is attempted. Counseling to support changes in dietary habits and to increase physical activity is also essential. Note:
Combining GLP-1s with strength training is a powerful one-two punch against obesity. Talk with your doctor about all these issues and work together to improve your todays and tomorrows.
I know you can do this with the support of your posse, your medical team, and the information offered in my free newsletter at LongevityPlaybook.com.
Q: What’s the latest about how I can slow down my aging process? – Charles R., Santa Barbara, CA
A: There’s a trio of amazing breakthroughs in the understanding of how to make old cells young again. They work by banishing dying and dead cells, increasing the body’s ability to repair damaged cells, and clearing out old proteins that cause inflammation. Some applications you can access today –some are coming down the pike.
Seno-Rejuvenators, also called senotherapeutics, are drugs that eliminate senescent – AKA “aging” – cells that usher in wrinkles on the outside and inflammation and disease on the inside.
Studies indicate senorejuvenators extend stem
cells’ lifespan, can reverse cardiovascular disease, and increase insulin sensitivity. In lab mice, they have even tamped down tau protein and amyloid tangles associated with Alzheimer’s. Several clinical trials are happening now, so stay tuned to see how seno-rejuvenators actually work in humans.
Telomere-Extenders are designed to protect and increase the number of these protective caps on the ends of your chromosomes. This is important because they shorten every time a cell di-
vides and eventually the cell they’re in stops dividing or dies – speeding up aging. Researchers can now turn back your internal aging clock by lengthening telomeres so each cell is years younger than it would otherwise be.
More to come.
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) is an approved treatment for autoimmune conditions such as myasthenia gravis and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. TPE is done by replacing plasma in your blood, which contains
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disease-promoting proteins, with saline and fresh albumin and it works to fight aging by causing your body to make new, “younger,” proteins.
You can also fight off aging with stress management, optimal nutrition, regular exercise, interaction with your posse, cultivating a sense of purpose – and taking supplements, like bovine colostrum and a daily multivitamin and mineral (half in the morning and half in the evening). For more amazing anti-aging techniques, read
“The Great Age Reboot.” Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, “The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow,” and find out more at www.longevityplaybook.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@longevityplaybook. com.
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OBITUARIES
BRASCHUK: It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of John (Gee Gee) Nestor Braschuk, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025 at the age of 82 with family by his side. John was born on Oct. 19, 1942, in Erickson, MB to John and Teenie Braschuk. He grew up on a farm in Rackham, MB where he attended a one room schoolhouse until Grade 9. He spoke often of the thousands of straps he received for the smallest of things from his teacher Frances. His education continued in Sandy Lake for Grade 10 where he travelled by car to attend. John actively participated in sports often telling stories of how fast he could run, beating many at field day competitions, how he caught baseballs without gloves and hit many home runs. John was very active in helping on the family farm where he resided with his parents and six siblings. Times were very tough and this meant hard work was required to feed the family. They had crops to tend to, cows to feed, gardens to harvest, all while living in a very small home with sparse walls where he spoke of the wind blowing through, no plumbing or electricity and a wood stove. He spoke of endless tales of shenanigans he and his siblings would get into. John had a lasting love for the family horses and even remembered their names in his final days. He often worked for the neighbours for 50 cents per hour to help with the family expenses. John took up hunting, fishing and trapping while growing up on the farm. At the age of 16 he left the farm and moved to Winnipeg where he worked at Brown Brothers service station. He then worked at Carter Motors as a mechanic apprentice while attending Red River Community College. Later he moved on to Birchwood Motors as a licensed mechanic and eventually shop foreman. His last position in Winnipeg as shop foreman was with Southwood Chevrolet after Bob Chipman, the owner of Birchwood, purchased the company. It was in Winnipeg that he met Paula who was his neighbour where he lived with Pete Andrews in June of 1962. They were married on Oct. 26, 1963 and later welcomed their first son and carried on the tradition of naming him John Jr. (the third III) and later welcomed son Craig. They purchased their first home on Jefferson Avenue where Tracey eventually was born. When the family outgrew the house
they moved to the other end of Winnipeg and purchased a larger home on Cathcart Avenue. John’s evenings were often spent in the garage working on side mechanic jobs. On July 1, 1977, John and Paula took possession of the Gold Nugget in Erickson, MB. Leaving his Southwood family was very difficult for John and his boss tried very hard to convince him to stay. Eventually they wished him well and gifted him a new 22 gun to use in his free time. John and Paula worked hard in the “Nugget” and it evolved into different services all while John worked on vehicles in the garage with his faithful labs by his side. He loved his dogs, always had one wherever he went and were always the best hunting dogs. At the age of 50, he accepted the position of garage supervisor for Parks Canada and worked there for 15 years before retiring. He then returned to the Nugget and continued working in the business in all areas until it was sold in April 2015. John was very much an outdoorsman. There was no hunting or fishing activity he didn’t partake in. His passion ran deep and many tales were told. He especially loved moose hunting and could call them out of the bush like no other. John was so grateful and respectful to the many landowners that gave him permission to hunt. His favourite story was the one where he called a moose that came right to Paula’s truck window. John impressed and even taught the Care Home staff how to call moose when he resided there. He was often seen at the window looking across for bears and handing his binoculars to the staff to see what he could without them. He made several trips to northern communities hunting with family and friends tagging along for the experience. He kept the family fed throughout the years and they never went hungry. He also provided for many seniors in the community throughout the years. You knew fall was here because John could not be found as he would be out with his sons and grandsons, whom he proudly passed his love for hunting down to. His outdoor passion also extended to endless evenings spent in the bush picking berries, mushrooms, finding dia-
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mond willow, picking special rocks for Tracey or in the massive garden they kept. Nothing made John more proud, then showing the customers the vegetables he grew or taking the grandkids to pick peas. His green thumb extended to the apple trees in the backyard that again were proudly shared with many people and loved by all. The grand and great grandkids couldn’t wait to run through the garden eating or climbing the ladder to pick apples. John was a gentle, unassuming man with a sly sense of humour. A good week for John would include coffee in the Nugget with the crew, solving a mechanic problem that had been puzzling him, weeding in his garden, picking berries, evening fishing on Jackfish Lake or simply going for a drive in the county. Paula’s best dates were those where he took her for a ride to the dump! John was notoriously frugal and the family teased him for the need of WD40 when opening his wallet. However, he was graciously generous with others, he would not hesitate to hand out to those in need and specifically held a very special soft spot for Lorraine, the Brandon Walmart greeter, he loved their visits. He loved all animals and fondly called every pup he saw Skippy. Babies loved him and seniors would sit chatting at the Nugget for hours having coffee. He was fondly remembered by all his nieces and nephews for having “garbage” in his pockets when visiting – candy that Paula always packed so he
could hand it out. He loved Bobby Orr and the Winnipeg Jets and was a faithful fan to the very end. John was inviting and easy going. He had a young-at-heart quality. You could get a flavour of this as he would carry on a conversation or tell stories, seated in his chair at the Nugget, in his house or the picnic table every Sunday at The Boardwalk where the family gathered weekly for ice cream. John was known for his unwavering kindness, his infectious smile, and his ability to make everyone feel welcome. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Paula, for 61 years, and a loving father to his children, John Jr., Craig and Tracey. John was a passionate business owner, talented mechanic and avid sportsman. His spare time was “always” spent hunting, fishing or simply driving checking fields and looking for animals. His memory will be forever etched in the hearts of those who knew him. John is survived by his wife, Paula; his children, John (Kim), Craig (Katherine) and Tracey (Barry); grandchildren, Melissa, Johnny Jr., Travis, Tanner, Leah, Katie and Adam; 13 great grandchildren; brother Dennis Braschuk (Phyllis); sisters Eleanor Navalkoski (Mitchell), Sonia Spaller (John), Iris Marschichuk; sister-in-law Alma Braschuk; several relatives from Paula’s side and numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, Teenie and John Braschuk, sister Gloria, brother Ernie and son-in-law Dave
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■ Light Duty Mechanic
We are looking to hire a full-time light duty mechanic. Duties to include, but not limited to: general mechanical repairs, oil changes, install and balance tires, perform tire rotations, etc. Individual must be organized, highly motivated, and have a keen eye for detail. Individual should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and quality workmanship.
■ Front Office Staff
We are looking to fill a full-time front office staff position. Duties to include, but not limited to: answering phones, setting up appointments, invoicing, parts orders. Individual should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service. General office experience and automotive knowledge would be an asset.
Onsite training will be provided.
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Tyler. There are no plans for a service at this time. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Erickson Personal Care Home – Activity Department in John’s memory as this was where he spent his final months and had many smiles and
at www.raesfs.ca. Rae’s Funeral Service of Erickson are in care of arrangements.
The Rolling River School Division is selling by tender, the following two buildings in Minnedosa, MB, that are surplus to its’ needs.
Transportation Garage and Office Building 154 Main Street South, Minnedosa, MB.
The building is 11,306 square feet, two stories plus mezzanine, slab on grade and has a fenced compound. The parcel has frontage along Main Street South of 252.0’ and depth of 132.0’.
Maintenance Shop / Armory Building 21-1st Avenue SW, Minnedosa, MB
The building was originally an armory and is 10,106 square feet, two stories plus mezzanine. The parcel has frontage along 1st Avenue SW of 83.65’ and depth of 265’.
Both properties are zoned CC – Commercial Central Zone.
As per provincial guidelines, reasonable consideration will be extended to proposals / bids whose objectives are to meet educational, recreational, or cultural needs within the community.
The properties are to be sold as is, where is, with the purchaser to assume any and all legal costs incurred.
The highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted. Tenders close at 12:00 Noon, Sept. 2, 2025.
Visit https://www.rrsd.mb.ca/division/tenders for property profile information / summary documents and the process to view the properties and submit a bid.
laughs. His friends at the PCH were very kind and he would love to know their activities will continue. Condolences may be shared with the family
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Neepawa couple wins Community Leadership Award
Neepawa: The Banner & Press – Gary and Marsha Forgue of Neepawa captured the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Community Leadership Award for their efforts in founding the Dream Ride, which helps to raise money to make dreams come true for Westman children facing life-threatening illnesses –a cause near and dear to their hearts. Dreams fulfilled have run the spectrum from visiting Japan, to meeting pop stars, to princess makeovers.
Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – Moosomin is welcoming a new junior team for the 2025-26 hockey season. The Moosomin Steelhawks will be joining the Prairie Junior Hockey League in the Junior B classification. The squad will serve as the sixth team in Southwest Saskatchewan. Franchise owner, Blake Martyniuk, of Saskatoon is looking forward to the team’s upcoming season in Moosomin.
Virden: The EmpireAdvance – They may be young, however, that hasn’t stopped Oak Lake brothers, Denver (16) and Spencer (14)
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St. Anthony Church Parish will hold a yearly service on Sunday, June 8, 1:00 p.m., with pot luck lunch to follow.
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Gompf of competing against grown men within the category of team roping within the Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA). Rounding out April, the Gompfs who opted to forgo remaining in the junior division, were tied for first in the Rookie of the Year standings. The teenagers will be kept busy, as the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association’s (MHSRA) spring session is now underway, with Gilbert Plains hosting the Junior High Finals from May 30 to June 1, and the community of Virden, noted as cowboy heaven, will hold the High School Rodeo Finals on June 13 to 15. Should you enjoy topnotch rodeo action, be sure to take in a CCA, MHSRA, MRCA, or Heartland sanctioned event.
Moosomin: The WorldSpectator – Two Elkhorn girls, Sara Chant and Shaylee Frattinger, spent approximately two weeks in Zambia, Africa,
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on a Humanitarian Trip, volunteering at a children’s daycare. The trip was organized through the International Volunteer Headquarters, a volunteer for-profit organization, which does a number of volunteer projects all over the world. The young university students had the option to volunteer with animals, people, the environment, etc. Frattinger’s mother, Terri, was also on the trip as a Health Care volunteer.
Boissevain: The Recorder – As the 25-year time capsule was opened, people in attendance at the Boissevain School on May 3, caught a glimpse into life at the beginning of the millennium. The capsule, actually PVC piping, was filled with clear bags containing different artifacts from the year 1999, with the capsule sealed around New Year’s 2000. The significance of a time capsule is to treasure that moment in time. This one made a big enough impression that the school is preparing another capsule, to be opened in 2050.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
Nice 20-acre retirement or subdividing opportunity 4 miles west of Brandon on paved road. 1,572 sq. ft. home including appliances, wheelchair accessible, one-level, attached garage. Also, additional adjoining subdivided five-acre lot.
Spectator – Thanks to a matching grant, the Town of Esterhazy will see runway and apron revitalization carried out at the community’s airport. Esterhazy will receive $79,500 from the Community Airport Partnership Program, which strives to help communities bolster their local aviation services. The town will contribute the other half for a $159,000 total project cost.
Baldur-Glenboro: The Gazette – The Prairie Canada Carver’s Association honoured Peter Sawatzky of Glenboro at the competition’s banquet last month in Winnipeg. Sawatzky, a main stay in the Manitoba carving community for over five decades was presented the Award of Excellence, for excellence and achievement in advancing the art of bird carving in the province. Today, he is a wellestablished and highly regarded sculptor, whose bronze works appear in numerous parks and public areas, and are prize possessions of private collectors around the world. The Peter Sawatzky Sculpture Park at the River-
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side Discovery Centre in Brandon will be unveiled this summer.
Killarney: The Guide –Cody Fitzpatrick of Glen Ewen, SK kept his streak alive at the Rippin’ & Roarin’ Bull Riding indoor event in Killarney, winning his fourth title as the bull riding champion.
From a bronc standpoint, Tyler Winters of the neighbouring town of Boissevain, claimed the champion buckle.
Even though attendance was down thanks in part to the wonderful seeding weather, organizers were pleased of the crowd of around 700 people.
Whitewood: Grasslands
News – Speaker and workshop facilitator, Peter Kenyon, explained that community building is about finding out what people care about at an event put forth by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association on May 6 in Whitewood. Throughout the workshop, Kenyon, who has over 35 years in the field of community and economic transformation, gave tips, told stories, and held discussions on community development strategies.
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