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Have you heard of Star Mound? It was Jessica Wiebe’s ticket to summer prizes
Jessica Wiebe may not have entered the photo that won Pembina Valley Online’s Show Us Your Summer contest this week — her husband submitted it on her behalf — but she is nonetheless enjoying the rewards as the contest’s latest winner. Wiebe is the recipient of a package that includes $50 to VB’s Entertainment, $100 to Pfahl’s Drugs, and a Splish Splash family pass for Lake Minnewasta. Dreamy viewing from Star Mound For this week’s edition of the contest, the prompt encouraged community members to head into the great outdoors and snap a summer photo that captures the region's natural beauty. Wiebe’s picture was taken from an area affectionately known as Star Mound, which she considers a hidden gem. “Star Mound is close to Snowflake, Manitoba. It's a little hidden spot. It's probably the best place to see stars because there are absolutely no other lights, no city lights, no lampposts,” she said. “It's just you out there and then the moon and stars at nighttime.” ‘Just take a gravel road, and you'll end up somewhere beautiful’ For her, it’s one location that showcases the beauty of a Manitoba summer, which she said nothing compares to. “I know people like to travel to other places, but here in Manitoba, there are so many secret gems and just beautiful places. If you just get out into nature and away from the hustle and bustle of the city, It's just so peaceful,” she said. “I would say if you can, just take a gravel road and you'll end up somewhere beautiful.” Related stories: She shared a photo of local champions. She won a Show us your Summer prize package As a winner of this week’s Show Us Your Summer prize, Wiebe will also be entered to win the grand prize later this season, which includes a shed from Morden Home Hardware Building Centre, a pizza oven from Family Discount, and much more. This week’s prompt is all about pets of the summer. From lazy cats soaking up the sunshine to adventurous dogs making a splash at the lake, send us a photo of your pet for a chance to win. Enter on the Show Us Your Summer page.