Council sees early progress after talks with provincial ministers
Town councillors reported modest progress after recent meetings with provincial cabinet ministers, with a potential grant for future development emerging as a key opportunity.
Ottawa unveils $3.8B plan to expand protected areas
The federal government has unveiled a $3.8-billion plan aimed at better protecting nature across the country. The strategy, titled “A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature…
Eston man fined for impaired driving after being found asleep near Highway 7
A man from Eston who was found asleep beside Highway 7 must pay the mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 for impaired driving.
Refugee’s journey from Iran to Saskatchewan fuels call for global peace
Mahnaz Robertson wants people around the world to rethink how they approach peace. The former Zealandia resident, now living in Saskatoon, came to Saskatchewan in 1982…
Orange Memories Musings: How do you see us?
We have taken a different tact with this news item. As you walk through the door to visit our home at Orange Memories, who do you see and how do you see us?
Elrose man wins $105,000 Lotto Max prize, plans fishing trip
An Elrose man has won more than $100,000 playing Lotto Max. Kevin Palmer won close to $105,000 in the March 20 draw, according to a recent Saskatchewan Lotteries statement.
New demolition pit
The town opened the transfer station’s new demolition pit at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning and someone had construction débris beside it by about 12:30 p.m. that afternoon.
Alex Ositis Foundation honours doctors, backs close-to-home care
Two people who were instrumental in creating the Alex Ositis Foundation received praise during the organization’s annual steak supper on April 10.
McNab Place News: Passing of Mr. McNab
Things have been fairly quite around McNab Place. We all wish good and wonderful things for the McNab family on the passing of our building namesake, Mr. McNab.
King Street Work
A public works department equipment operator lifts a slab of torn-up pavement from near the King Street intersection with Sixth Avenue East on Monday afternoon.
Sun West schools to pilot longer days, fewer classroom dates
Schools in Harris and Dinsmore are among six in the region where students will stay in class about 25 minutes longer, but attend on fewer days during the next two school years.
Rosetown Seniors enjoy active week
Rosetown Seniors Centre members enjoyed another active week of games, with winners announced in whist, bingo and crib.
Rosetown Town Council: Council fills committees
Newly elected civic representatives accepted new positions during their April 6 meeting, filling two council committees. “We adjourned this until we had a full complement of council…
Erratic driving complaints highlight busy week for Rosetown RCMP
Erratic driving complaints on Highway 7 were among the incidents reported to Rosetown RCMP over the past week.
Youth sexual-assault trial opens in Rosetown court
Five prosecution witnesses testified during the first part of a youth’s sexual-assault trial during the provincial court session at the Elks Hall on April 9.
Missing Consort woman found dead in rural Saskatchewan, RCMP say
A woman reported missing by Consort RCMP has been found dead in the R.M. of Grandview, northeast of Kindersley.
Food Bank Donation, 364 Pounds
Gerry Rogal (L) and Bob Bertolo, financial secretary and grand knight, respectively, of the Knights of Columbus of St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Parish…
Milden News: Milden Skate Canada Wind-up
March 15 was the wind-up for Milden Skate Canada. Twenty-four skaters got their report cards and goody bags and played games that afternoon.
McNab remembered for long service as Rosetown mayor
Rosetown’s longest-serving mayor, Robert P. “Bob” McNab, died on April 3 in Saskatoon. McNab, who would have turned 100 in September, had been mayor here for 23 years…
Vance Booth reflects on life rooted in family and farming
Vance Booth has been enjoying the past two years as a resident at Caleb Village in Kindersley, where he took time to share his memories of growing up near Herschel, Sask.