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First losing streak of the season

Of all the festivities and traditions of this time of year, I’ve always most enjoyed the sense of joyfulness: Perfect strangers exchanging smiles and Christmas wishes; letters and phone calls from friends and families; concerts, as well as uplifting

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No reports yet about broken bones, that I have heard, but the driver of the Handi-bus in the city had a mishap. While trying to help a passenger, he slipped and ended up with a sprained wrist and ankle.

On Nov. 26, a rural yard was entered south of Lloydminster and a number of firearms were stolen, say RCMP. The front door to the house was kicked in and a gun safe was stolen from the bedroom. A list of firearms follows: -Lee Enfield .

Earlier this week, Premier Scott Moe chaired the Council of Federation, a meeting of Canada’s 13 premiers that happened earlier this week in Toronto.

Dec. 5 will be a busy day in Wilkie when the CP Holiday Train arrives at 1:15 p.m., with the holiday show from 1:30 to 2 pm.

From the Pastor’s Desk of TBC Turtleford Baptist Church – On Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. we had Western Night for our Gather Gospel Music Hour.

Unity Composite High School is once again ready to present their winter production. Shows are Dec. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. UCHS has had a long-standing drama program that has offered an additional outlet for students who love the arts and performing.