People involved in raising funds for a new mammography bus were joined by provincial leaders for the unit’s unveiling last week in Saskatoon.

It’s always hard to believe another year has come and gone. But they say time flies when you’re having fun, and we certainly had a busy year here at the Rosetown Library.

This past week at the Rosetown Seniors Centre, friendly competition was in full swing. In whist, Lynne Farquharson took first place, followed by Jim Wright, Larry Deitsch, and Darlene Aitken.

Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, stir together oats, ground flaxseed, almonds, whole flaxseed, cinnamon and salt; set aside.

Two meetings are scheduled in January to discuss how to pay for new paving and to work on the town’s 2026 budget.

Staff at the community clinic are under pressure dealing with potential patients upset that a physician cannot see them promptly, councillors learned last week.

“We had to move the (score) clock up,” recreation director Kelli Emmons told councillors during their Dec. 15 regular meeting. The new board system had a bar that blocked part of the clock…

United States President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all “sanctioned” oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports…

Canadians may enter national parks for free and get discounts on things like Via Rail trips until Jan. 15.

The Rosetown/Kyle RCMP dealt with a range of incidents over the week of Dec. 12 to 18, including vehicle collisions, suspicious activity, and reports of erratic driving.

“Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today the Oyen Echo has met its saviour. She is Kate Winquist. Hallelujah!”

Two children testified as the trial of a man accused of four offences resumed during a provincial court session at the Elks Hall on Dec. 11.

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

The best quips, quotes and anecdotes from January through June, 2025 (Part 1).

Christmas is always an exciting time for little kids, and growing up, we were certainly no different. The yuletide joy and anticipation in our family leading up to Christmas morning…

The word of the year, as voted on by the Oxford English Dictionary, is rage-bait: “combining the words rage, meaning a violent outburst of anger, and bait, an attractive morsel of food.

A grandpa sat back in his recliner on New Year’s Day and said to his little grandson, “I remember last year like it was yesterday!”

The senior Rosetown Redwings, after hosting the Kindersley Kodiaks last Friday and playing the Dodsland Stars in Kerrobert the next night, host the Stars this Friday…

The senior girls’ basketball team at Rosetown Central High School had a tournament here this past Friday and Saturday, with teams from Biggar, Assiniboia, LCBI, Clavet, Wilkie, and Unity expected to attend.

Teagan Summach didn’t seem sure what to ask Santa Claus for Christmas when she got the chance at the United Church on Saturday.