Rezoning clears path for short-term rental at south edge of Rosetown
A proposal to convert a house at the south edge of town into a short-term rental property moved ahead last week after town council approved a zoning change.
Councillors push for RCMP speed enforcement on Rosetown streets
Town councillors hope to convince the local RCMP detachment to crack down on drivers speeding in town. “George Street is a racetrack,” councillor John Kadler said…
Strychnine use expanded for gopher control across west-central Saskatchewan
Farmers across most of west-central Saskatchewan will be allowed to use strychnine to control gophers this year and next after authorities expanded the designated use area.
Cancer Society launches Daffodil Month as diagnoses projected to rise
Officials expect cancer diagnoses to increase by almost 40 per cent between 2020 and 2040, as the Canadian Cancer Society began its annual Daffodil Month effort in April…
Rosetown RCMP investigate tool theft in Herschel
Police are investigating a theft of tools in Herschel as part of a series of calls handled by Rosetown RCMP over the past week. The theft was reported April 8, and remains under investigation.
Search continues for missing 82-year-old
CONSORT, AB - Police are continuing an extensive search for an 82-year-old woman reported missing earlier this week, with confirmed activity placing her in central Alberta the night she disappeared.
Liquor outlet lifts Rosetown Co-op grocery sales
Adding a liquor outlet to the Rosetown Co-op grocery store has helped increase sales throughout the store, an official said last week.
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.