Highlights

Award-winning photographer and editor Greg Nikkel of Weyburn caught these electric displays on camera this week. Thunderstorms were active in the Weyburn region late on Wednesday night, but none actually came through the city; these lightning bolts were seen north and east of the city.

Some Canadians were surprised Friday by the first half of their annual "climate action incentive" payment showing up in their bank accounts.

The rail lines that connected communities across the Prairies brought adventure and wonder for younger residents.

Statistics Canada data paints a picture with lots of green in the west and plenty of brown in the east.

Health officials will provide public notification to a community or location if the risk to others is considered high.

I recall years ago sitting entranced by a presentation in Yorkton by futurist and economist Dr. Lowell Catlett who worked at the at New Mexico State University as I recall.

Approximately 300 people protested service reductions at the Kamsack Hospital while Everett Hindley, the minister of rural health, was there for a tour and meetings with community representatives.

Health officials will provide public notification to a community or location if the risk to others is considered high.

The featured headliners will be Chilliwack, Gord Bamford, The Northern Pikes and The Grapes of Wrath.

Greg Robb, president and CEO, explained that helium gas is used in many high-tech applications — not just for helium balloons.