CN Tower featured on new $2 coin marking 50th anniversary
The CN Tower in Toronto appears on a $2 coin that went into circulation last week. “Canada's engineering excellence reached new heights with the building of the CN Tower…
Rosetown opts for matching columbarium at cemetery
A fourth columbarium at the Rosetown cemetery will match an existing 20-niche structure following a decision by town council.
Fred Fox shares brother Terry’s legacy with west-central students
People around the world still honour a man who ran halfway across Canada more than 45 years ago. Fred Fox told students in west-central Saskatchewan last week about the boy and man…
Way of the Cross Walk on Good Friday
Gary Peters of the Herschel and Fiske Mennonite churches carries the cross during this part of the Way of the Cross Walk on Good Friday.
Weekly whist, bingo and crib winners
The Rosetown Seniors Centre recognized another group of weekly game winners. In whist, Cindy McRae placed first, followed by Wendy Clayton in second, Carol Gates in third…
McNab Place News: Garden Plants
Well, we are looking out our windows at falling snow. We hope it will come down heavy enough to make moisture.
Rosetown man gets probation for harassing RCMP with abusive calls
A Dinsmore man who left a series of abusive voicemail messages for RCMP has been given a suspended sentence with 12 months’ probation.
Impaired driving charge laid after Highway 7 traffic stop
A driver has been charged with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 7 in the RM of St. Andrews, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Rosetown seniors enjoy busy night of cards, bingo
Top honours in whist at the Rosetown Seniors Centre went to Gail Bevill in first place, followed by Maxine Taylor, Terry MacDonald and Jayne Labrecque.
Students refine voices through Sun West motivational speaking workshop
Five students gathered in Rosetown on March 20 for a hands-on training session aimed at sharpening their public speaking skills.
Orange Memories Musings: Of bluebirds and briers and better judgement
Lion. Lamb. Ides of March. St. Patrick’s Day. Equinox. First day of spring. Montana’s Brier. Women’s World Curling. Men’s World Curling. What a month!
New health careers course opens pathway for Sun West students
Sun West high school students and others across Saskatchewan will soon have a new opportunity to explore careers in medicine.
SHA to take over Rosetown primary care clinic April 1
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will assume operation of the Rosetown and District Primary Care Centre and relocate the clinic to the Rosetown and District Health Centre on April 1.
The egg hunt was on at Eston museum
Eston’s museum was alive with the chatter of children on Saturday afternoon when kids of all ages arrived for the museum’s third annual Easter egg hunt on March 28.
Fatal highway crash near Harris claims two lives: Rosetown RCMP
ROSETOWN — Two people are dead following a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 west of Harris on March 26, according to Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Principal James Walker to leave D’Arcy School for new role in Plenty
James Walker has been the principal at D’Arcy School for the past three and a half years and will be missed by students, staff and parents as he prepares to assume a new role…
SPRING IS HERE AT LAST!
People walk around puddles from melting snow on the 1100 block of King Street on Tuesday as a crew of public works employees with a vacuum truck stops on their tour of the town to clear drains.
Clinic move to hospital set for April 1
“It’s finally happening” — the move of the community clinic to the hospital — council members learned last week.
Whist winners lead weekly play at Rosetown Seniors Centre
Whist honours at the Rosetown Seniors Centre went to Carol Gates in first place, followed by Maxine Taylor, Darlene Aitken and Nadine Olson.
Front-street garbage pickup begins with early spring thaw
The quick disappearance of snow, thanks to temperatures in the mid-teens last week, has led to the seasonal switch in garbage pickup.