Market Square

The second-last market of the season will be set up today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The stage opens with Jerry Olson first thing, then Alan Hudec at 10:30 a.m., followed by Jacqueline an hour later, and Jesse Genns at 1 p.m.

Beaver Flat 50

Bright and early today, folks will be lacing up for the iconic Beaver Flat 50 at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park. This year the 7th annual event is in conjunction with with Canada's 2023 NACAC (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean) Mountain and Trail Running Championships, expecting to bring around 500 runners to the hills. 

Highway 1 Studio Tour

The Highway 1 Studio Tour, a self-guided tour held annually along the TransCanada, gives art lovers a chance to access some great local creations in the artists’ own creative spaces. The Tour will run today from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and anyone hitting the highway can find the Smoke Shack at the Rush Lake stop for lunch.

Piapot Rib and Cornfest

A full day of fun for the whole family can be found in Piapot today, with a barbecue cook-off, farmer's market and trade show, a youth baking challenge, live music, and so much more. Events will be happening from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. at the Piapot Rib and Cornfest. 

Herbert Luau Feast

With a theme that fits the last few warm days of the year, Herbert's Luau Feast is sure to be the perfect way to end the summer. Stop in at the Herbert CPR Train Station Museum at 5:30 p.m. this evening, and support the museum with their season finale. 

58th Annual Indoor Bob Larson Memorial Rodeo

The second evening of the 58th Annual Indoor Bob Larson Memorial Rodeo goes tonight at 7 p.m. in Val Marie. Promising an entertaining instalment, tonight will feature the crowning of the 2023 Val Marie Rodeo Queen, a cabaret with live music from Swift Current's own Bakersfield, and a string of CCA sanctioned events. 

Lyric Theatre Fundraiser "Shades of Chautauqua"

The Lyric Theatre will begin its fundraising efforts tomorrow to aid their construction costs to re-open the historic building. Aside from the live performers and plays, the fundraiser will feature a silent auction, a raffle, door prizes, and food, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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