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Music has the power to bring people together, and that was the heart behind the Hymns of Hope concert hosted by the Douglas Kuhl School of Music (DKSM) at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler. The event featured students of all ages performing a variety of pieces, filling the space with harmony and inspiration. Carl Friesen, Chair of the DKSM Board of Directors, emphasized the school’s mission: “At the core of DKSM is the belief that music transforms lives and builds community. We work hard to provide an intergenerational space where students can develop their individual skills while learning to collaborate with others.” A performance filled with hope The concert, aptly named Hymns of Hope, was designed to offer encouragement to the community. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/pvol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064209272-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064209272]) s.addServ

Salem Home is bringing the community together with a Crokinole tournament, and CEO Karin Oliveira is excited about the buzz surrounding the event.

Salem Home is inviting the community to join in on an evening of fun and friendly competition at its upcoming Crokinole Tournament on March 6th at 6:30 PM. While the game itself is sure to bring excitement, the heart of the event is about something much deeper—connecting the community with the residents of Salem Home. Building a sense of home “The main goal is to connect the community with the residents at Salem Home,” says Karin Oliviera, CEO of Salem Home. “We would like to have the community coming in and feeling like it’s grandma’s home, where they can come and visit, maybe have a cup of coffee with one of the residents, or play a game of Crokinole.” Salem Home has been working hard to create an environment that feels more like a home than an institution. “We have worked and continue to work on making it a home. You walk into Salem Home, and you don’t have the typical smell of a personal care home or a hospital. It smells like food—good food,” Oliviera explained. googletag.cmd.push(

The Back 40 Festival’s annual 70s Show, which took place February 21st, brought down the house at the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall, serving as a major fundraiser for the festival’s upcoming outdoor event in June. With a packed audience and a stage full of passionate musicians, the evening was a celebration of live music, community, and collaboration. A night of music and connection Scott Bell, chairperson of the Back 40 Festival, expressed his gratitude for the musicians who donated their time to make the event a success. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/pvol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064209272-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064209272]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } });

As a part of I Love to Read month, Eagle 93.5 FM Morning Show host Jayme Giesbrecht visited Plum Coulee Elementary School, where the grade 2 students had a blast reading a weather forecast to be broadcast on-air. Joining the fun was Pamela Hiebert from Friesens Corporation, who read We Need Everyone by Michael Redhead Champagne, illustrated by Tiff Bartel. Not only did the kids love the story, but every Grade 2 student at Plum Coulee Elementary got to take home their very own copy! googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/pvol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064209272-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064209272]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } });

The Back 40’s annual 70s Show is back with a powerhouse lineup of local musicians covering some of the most iconic bands of the decade. Featuring performances from Faces for Radio, The Committee, Link & The Moustaches, and many more, the highly anticipated show is set for Friday, February 21st, at the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall. Scott Bell, representing the Back 40 committee, and a part of a number of the groups you'll see onstage, is excited about the band’s ambitious setlist this year. “I've always wanted to do a Queen set, and I think this is the first group of musicians I've played with where I was like, ‘We can do this. We’ve got the people to make it happen,’” Bell shares. With a unique twist, the band is incorporating a horn section into their Queen covers. “Queen with horns—it’s something different. And we’ve got some cool segues between songs, little extras that I think people are really going to enjoy,” Bell adds. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()

The I Love to Read month celebrations continued as Golden West host Jayme Giesbrecht and news team member Alexander Peters visited Winkler Elementary School—the very school they both attended! Jayme had the Grade 2 students buzzing with excitement when she asked if they love to read, met with a chorus of enthusiastic “YES!” responses. Meanwhile, Alexander captivated the kids with his incredible character voices, as they were fascinated to learn that he’s also a voice actor for video games. The highlight? When they eagerly asked if he could do Mario! googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/pvol-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1648064209272-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1648064209272]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); Ashley joined the fun on behalf of Friesens Corporation, and shocked the students by telling them that

Morden's 15th Annual Multicultural Winter Fest is right around the corner, and this year promises to be the best yet. The festival, which takes place on Saturday, February 8th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, will showcase six vibrant pavilions, each representing a different culture from around the world. This exciting event, which brings together both long-time residents and newcomers to the community, is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, enjoy free food and entertainment, and experience unique traditions. Festival growth over the years Shelley Voth, who chairs the Morden Multicultural Winter Fest Committee, shares her excitement about how much the event has grown.

Central Station Community Centre, a hub of community support, is shedding light on poverty in the region through its Social Impact Report. The report, set to be unveiled Thursday February 6, presents a comprehensive picture of poverty—not just as a statistic but as a daily reality for many in the community.