Looking Back: 100 Years Ago, 10-mile-per-hour speed limit
Rosetown council determined to enforce the 10-mile-per-hour town speed limit. D. P. Kerr was driving slowly on April 24 when his car hit young Cecil Hawes who was riding a bicycle…
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.
Quote and Meditation: No winter lasts forever
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.
Recipe of the Week: Crunchy Chicken Fingers with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
In medium bowl, combine chicken, ½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise, paprika, salt, pepper and ½ tsp (2 ml) garlic powder, stirring to coat chicken. Place cereal in shallow bowl.
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…
Remember When: Haul of Geese
Early Rosetown resident Linus Kunkel (right) and his brother-in-law George Long stand with their shotguns and their haul of geese and other fowl, hung up on racks, in either 1937 or 1938.
Trump’s brinkmanship stalls as Iran holds firm
“TACO! Of course.” Donald Trump always chickens out, but it’s a feature, not a bug. If his threats aren’t working, he eventually drops them and tries something else.
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.
Penton: Fresh looks for top curling rinks
Curling’s game of musical chairs has begun. Now that Brad Jacobs and his rink have won the men’s world curling championship and Kerri Einarson came up one game short at the women’s worlds…
Growing Through Grief: Finding more peace, joy and love
What if I told you that you can have what you want. Would you know what that is? I know sometimes it is hard after a loss but it is a pivotal question because getting curious…
Check It Out: Small actions make a big difference
Have you ever had circumstances, a random podcast, a book you’re reading or a sign on a billboard all relay the same message? That’s what happened this past week…