From the Milden village office: Combined Birthdays
Dana Ross’s birthday is March 12th every year. Shirley Ross Brownlee’s birthday (Dana’s aunt) is April 13th every year. Several years ago, the two of them decided they would combine…
From Rosetown to the world: Teen’s first trip sparks lifelong love of travel
“When you’ve lived in Saskatchewan your entire life and rarely been out of Canada, there isn’t a lot that isn’t new,” 19-year-old Amaris Manning from Rosetown said.
Food Bank Cheque
Randy McIntyre, vice-president of Dusty Wheels Auto Club, presents a cheque for $400 to Brenda McDonald, a board member for the Rosetown & District Food Bank, on Thursday.
Rosetown Seniors report weekly winners
Whist winners at the Rosetown Seniors Centre were Jayne Labrecque, Donna Wenzel, Terry MacDonald and Wendy Clayton.
RM contributes $91,100 to recreation upgrades
The Rural Municipality of St. Andrews is contributing more than $91,000 toward local recreation upgrades.
New refrigeration system cuts arena ice removal time
Staff saved time at the end of the skating season because of the new refrigeration system, councillors learned last week.
Sun West students to join Alberta FACES program as division explores local rollout
Twenty students and five teachers from Sun West School Division will take part in the Alberta FACES program this summer as the division evaluates bringing a similar initiative to Saskatchewan.
Winter returns
Visibility was partially affected by the snow arriving near the intersections of highways four and seven around noon on Friday. The sun returned that afternoon…
Our Mistake: SK Recycles program in February 2028
Rosetown will join the SK Recycles program in February 2028, not on June 1 as appeared in our April 21 edition (Council fills committees after by-election).
Town adds large Highway 4 lot to land inventory
The town has added a large lot along Highway 4 to its inventory of available land. The town received provincial approval of its plan to subdivide the lot adjacent to Seventh Avenue West.
Tax deadline nears for most Canadians
Most people who earn money should file an income tax return no later than Friday. “As of April 12, more than 16.1 million income tax and benefit returns have already been filed…
Garbage update
Front-street garbage pickup in Rosetown will continue until mid-May. The return of winter weather last week caused town administrators to extend the date until May 16.
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.