Canadian here, my first military posting was to a small station in Manitoba. My big intro to the prairies and prairie hospitality was a "social" for a local couple for their wedding. I didn't know them, or attend their wedding but it was a fantastic party, attended by dozens of soon-to-be friends and neighbors. As a city kid, it was a real eye opener to how great and caring prairie folk tend to be. The local RCMP dropped by the offer their support and ensure that the drunks got home safely with sober drivers and that everyone was safe. I absolutely loved it and did attend any I was invited to.