Rosetown councillor resigns; by-election set for March
Rosetown councillor Jadwiga Dolega-Cieszkowski has resigned from town council. Her letter was submitted ahead of the Oct. 20 council meeting, with the resignation taking effect Oct. 17.
A shoebox can change a child’s world, National collection week: Nov. 17-23
For a child in West Africa, Ukraine, or the Philippines, a simple shoebox filled with toys, school supplies, and a personal note can mean the world.
Town offers land package to developer
Town council recently offered to sell all its available lots. “We had a request from them (GMAG Holdings Ltd.) asking what the price would be if they bought a package…
Town pays by EFT, launches bill-viewing portal
The town is now using another way to pay for goods and services. It used electronic funds transfer (EFT) to pay 13 suppliers a total of almost $45,500 on Oct. 16…
Seniors enjoy games and friendly competition
Local seniors had a fun week with whist, bingo, and cribbage.
Harvest Festival fireworks fire
The harvest festival Saturday-night fireworks went on for about 25 minutes and also included something extra. A fireworks piece or pieces fell in the grass…
CN Rail safety theme
CN Rail had an entry in the Harvest Family Festival parade for the first time. Little people could tour the miniature engine and caboose as it stood on display…
Flaring at compressor station
From Sunday until Wednesday, residents and drivers may have or still may see a 40-ft. flame being intermittently emitted from a flare stack temporarily attached to SaskEnergy infrastructure…
Sewage lagoon odour returns as cooler weather causes mxing
With cooler weather arriving, a foul odour from the town’s sewage lagoon recently returned, drifting across town when winds blew from the west or northwest.
Town awaits provincial approval for new construction debris pit
Workers were nearing the finish line but the demolition pit will require provincial approval before people can put material from old houses, among other things, in it.
Marriott Close tree removal requested over sidewalk damage
The town has received another request to remove a tree causing damage on Marriott Close.
Rosetown seniors invited to safety event on scooters, scams and fall prevention
An event this week will inform seniors about the rules of the road for mobility scooters and how to avoid getting robbed by scam artists.
Rosetown and Kyle RCMP: Stolen Trucks Recovered
On Oct. 10, RCMP attended a mischief complaint at Prairie View Park Campground, where stolen trucks and trailers were recovered.
Man fined $2,000 for impaired driving; six others penalized for speeding, licence offences
A man was fined a total of $2,000 after pleading guilty recently to three offences, including one criminal charge, in provincial court.
New vital signs monitor for the Eston Health Center
The Dr. David S. Mulder Eston Area Health Foundation recently purchased a new vital signs monitor for the Eston Health Center.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION! Harvest Festival Parade!
Floats, horses and antique cars rolled down Main Street during the Harvest Festival Parade on Saturday, Oct. 11. The colourful procession drew crowds of spectators…
Harvest Family Festival Pumpkin-Decorating Contest
Rebecca Nunweiler (L) and Austin Hayes, vice-president and president, respectively, of the Walter Aseltine School Student Representative Council…
Seniors enjoy games and good company
Local seniors gathered this week for cards and bingo. On Oct. 7, winners in Whist were Gail Bevill, first; Larry Deitsch, second; Terry MacDonald, third; and Maxine Taylor, fourth.
Lifetimes of Service: Three physicians receive top community honour
Three physicians who’ve practised in Rosetown for a combined 160 years were chosen the town’s citizens of the year on Friday.
Pancake Breakfast at Rosetown Central High School
Val Rawson (L) looks at what to add to her pancakes as teacher Krista Wenaas also glances that way. Husband Don Rawson receives a sausage from Emily Hamilton…