Rosetown looks to build on local assets for economic development
Local leaders brought ideas on economic development back from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in early April.
Authorities honour Canada’s outstanding volunteers
Authorities have continued honouring Canada’s outstanding helpers. “By getting involved in the causes they care about, volunteers foster stronger…
Civic centre replacement talk returns to council table
Town councillors glanced into the future during a recent meeting, reviving talk of a replacement for the civic centre.
Ottawa designates $755M for sport organizations, athletes
Adam van Koeverden has expanded on $755 million recently designated for Canadian athletes and sports organizations.
Prosperity assets nearly double after credit union mergers
The merger of three rural credit unions helped almost double the assets of what is now Prosperity Credit Union to about $2.3 billion.
Break-ins under investigation in Rosetown area: RCMP
Police are investigating multiple break-ins and other incidents reported over the past week in Rosetown and surrounding communities.
‘New’ reporter has pedigree dating to the dinosaurs
Good day readers, just introducing myself as the new reporter for Your West Central Voice newspaper. My name is Stu Salkeld. I'm more than familiar with southwest Saskatchewan and east central Alberta…
New pastor brings social work experience to Rosetown church
While he’s working on his second degree in Christian ministry studies, Ben Trachsel brings at least as much knowledge of social work as church work to his role as pastor…
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.