We went to Canadian Tire tonight, since last week....I ripped off what was left of 1 windshield wiper, and yesterday the remaining wiper fell to pieces. And this am I went ahead and pushed the "windshield spray" button because it was so dirty I had nothing left to lose.....I was wrong about that too. Actually I knew it would make a mess but I did it anyway. Because I'm like that. I never know what year my car is, even though it doesn't change.....same car as always, it's a white one. And I can't remember my co-op number either. That's what I told the kid at the co-op gas station, just before Canadian Tire, when he asked for my co-op number. Right after I pleaded with him to change the wipers for me. He said he's not very good at it. I could relate. I'm not good at some stuff either. Like remembering numbers. So apparently "white car" isn't enough info for the helpful computer in the windshield wiper isle. So I just guessed, at all the questions. I got Chevy right. Know what would be helpful? If the helper computer announced that wiper blade, that's right, BLADE, not blades, are sold separately. Alone. One. 1. It does not. I picked up what the computer told me to, and went to pay. At which point, my young son inquires why I'm only buying 1 wiper blade. I look at the package. He's right. 1. One. There's 1 in there. "Hi I'd like to buy a sock. No, just 1." "Hi. I'm looking for ear plug. No no, not "plugs", just plug. One please." Exxxxxactly. And I went back, to the wiper isle in my state of dismay, to get another one. And the 9 year old clearly saw I had not even 1 clue, let alone 2, and proceeded to check the length of the now, wiper bladezzzzzzzzzzzzz, to make sure the numbers matched, since he's obviously more knowledgeable on this subject. Good thing I didn't try and handle this on my own. Thank you little one. And in completely unrelated events. Here's a few pictures from the past while that are from around the area. I suppose I will be needing windshield wipers if I'm going to continue gallivanting, so the story and the pictures do have a slight connection. Yours truly, Caley

(March 9, 2017) -- The Winnipeg Comedy Festival is pleased to add two more stellar names to the festival lineup. Tommy Chong, known for his many comedic film roles over the years, will host the Good Neighbours gala on Friday, April 7 at Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Shazia Mirza, one of the hottest comedians on the circuit today, will bring her hit stand-up show The Kardashians Made Me Do It to the West End Cultural Centre on Sunday, April 9.     “I’m delighted to have ‘free radicals’ joining the fest,” says Artistic Director Lara Rae. “Both of these artists have spoken their minds at great personal risk, and I have incredible respect and love for both of them – they make me laugh and think at the same time!” Also added to Sunday afternoon schedule is the FREE show You’re Welcome – ethnic comedy for new and old Canadians, hosted by Martha Chaves, and featuring performances by Fatima Dhowre, Chad Anderson, Mark James Heath and Nile Seguin. The 16th annual Winnipeg Comedy Festival takes place April 3-9, 2017 at venues around Winnipeg. Tickets are on-sale and available online, along with the full festival schedule, at www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com.  

This free one hour session will offer participants direction from a certified Heart and Stroke instructor on emergency skills in an event of a witnessing cardiac arrest. Utilizing Heart and Stroke's Friends and Family CPR kits participants will learn the signs of a cardiac arrest, how to preform chest compressions, and how to use an AED. Each participants is able to take their CPR kit home with them after the session to pass on to family and friends. Did you know that over 85% of cardiac arrest occur outside of a medical facility? They happen in our workplaces, at sporting events, and our homes. Quick response in an important factor in survival rates. Learn what to do at this one hour session on March 22, 2017 at the Healthy Living Centre at the Brandon University. ( 6:30pm -7:30 pm) Space is limited. Register today by contacting Lisa Bagan at Heart and Stroke 431-800-5034 or lisa.bagan@heartandstroke.ca Together we can create a Heart Safe community.

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School Dinner Theatre will be presenting the musical Rock of Ages, high school edition.  The unforgettable rock anthems will take you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award – nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and others. It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). The rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri, and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   To accompany the entertainment, the award-winning Crocus Plains Culinary Arts Department will create a delectable three-course meal. Seating is limited to 150 guests per show, so be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets, at $35 per adult are available at the Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School front office. Please inform us of any special dietary concerns when purchasing tickets. Advance sales only. Dates: April 20-22, 2017 Evening performances: Seating at 6:15 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm. Saturday matinee performance: Seating at 12:15 pm. Show starts at 12:30 pm. Tickets: $35 per person - tickets are available at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in the main office Location: MNP Hall, Keystone Centre

What do construction trucks, farm equipment, and emergency vehicles have in common? All those vehicles, and plenty more, will be on the grounds of the Keystone Centre, on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Touch-A-Truck Brandon. Touch-A-Truck Brandon in a unique fundraiser that is an interactive, outdoor, family friendly experience, allowing kids to “touch”, climb, explore and discover all kinds of vehicles. The event is a fundraiser for both Kokum's Early Enrichment Program daycares run by the Brandon Friendship Centre! Their pedagogy and motto at both centres is to let kids get dirty and explore their surroundings. Cost is only $5 per person and kids under 2 years of age are free. Facebook event link. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});