Today, we’re celebrating local talent with two incredible guests. Lloydminster singer-songwriter Caroline Parke is here to talk about her prestigious Josie Music Award nomination, a recognition that’s putting her music on an international stage.Plus, we’ll be joined by Von Bieker, who has a free Alberta Day concert coming up at the Vic Juba Community Theatre on August 29. We’ll get to know Von, learn more about his music, and find out what people can expect from the show.

Today, Joey Hurley, Board Co-Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Society of Lloydminster, joins us to talk about Pride Week, taking place August 8–15.We’ll discuss the events planned throughout the week, what Pride means to the community, and to get involved.

We’re joined by Maria and Elenee from Spiro’s Restaurant to talk about Maria’s Days and the great celebrations they have planned. Plus, we’re heading to Frenchman Butte to catch up with Glen Grant about this weekend’s Frenchman Butte Museum Festival and everything you can look forward to.

We head to the farm with Darcy Saskiw and Garth George for the latest crop update, including how fields are looking, whether the rainfall has been too much, what producers are seeing with pests this season, and how harvest is shaping up.

Kerry Millions and Ken Hollington from the Just Kruzin Car Club join us to talk about a busy summer of cruises, upcoming events, and how the club continues to bring car enthusiasts together across the region.We’ll also welcome Beth Bernard, who has all the details on Heritage Day at Weaver Heritage Park, including what you can expect at this year’s celebration.

Joining us on today’s show are Michael Davison, Chair of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter and new CEO Alan Bartolcic to talk about Running for Shelter on September 27th and how the event supports the important work of the Men’s Shelter.We’ll also welcome Toby Culham, who will tell us all about the Highland Games taking place August 8 at Big Manitou Lake.

Joining us today at Border City Furniture for the Border City PROspectives are Maria Kokonas, owner of Spiro’s Family Restaurant in Lloydminster; Richard Starke, businessman, former Alberta MLA, and recipient of the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award; and Kim Crockett, Marketing Manager and Business Development Lead for the Bea Fisher Foundation.

Today, we’re joined by two local leaders. Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers and Vermilion Mayor Robert Snow.They explain why they believe it makes more sense for Via Rail to operate on the northern CN line, serving communities like Lloydminster and Vermilion, rather than the southern route it currently uses.

Today we’re talking about Pathways to Wellness, a mental health program offered through Integrated Therapies and Performance.We’re pleased to welcome Maria Sarcauga-Gantefoer and Glenys Reeves-Gibb to the show to discuss how the program supports individuals in our community, why it’s so important, and what people can expect if they’re considering taking part.

Vermilion Ag Society President Nicole Polishuk joins us to look ahead to the Vermilion Fair July 23rd-25th.