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Planning Committee chair to be filled by deputy mayor

Planning Committee chair to be filled by deputy mayor

It has been decided the chairmanship of the newly-formed Planning Committee at City Hall will be filled by the deputy mayor. A resolution to that effect passed at council Monday.

Education Week, Library Week and Bus Appreciation Week

There were only three days of classes last week due to the two days of staff professional development. However, a lot of activities were packed into those three days.
Gallery Singers due to perform at Dekker Centre

Gallery Singers due to perform at Dekker Centre

The Gallery Singers will be performing at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Sunday for the choral presentation In Harmony.
Living Sky sees future in trades programs

Living Sky sees future in trades programs

Living Sky School Division is planning to take purposeful steps toward more emphasis on trades training in high school.
15-month sentence drug possession

15-month sentence drug possession

A 48-year-old man from Spiritwood has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after pleading guilty to two charges related to possession of cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Daniel Omer Guimond was charged Sept.
Golden opportunities to learn in the golden years

Golden opportunities to learn in the golden years

It wasn't until the family left home and were on their own that I would take up painting - something to keep me busy in my fast approaching golden years.

Woolly bear black and rust coloured caterpillars

Visiting with Lorna Bater was her sister Doreen Parker of Radisson, and Doreen's daughter and husband Darla and Garnet Price of Holbein.
Storage space for materials needed

Storage space for materials needed

Habitat for Humanity is working steadily toward the goal of building a home for two families in our area. They need your help. They have received generous donations of windows, doors and light fixtures.
Legends proceeds support hall maintenance and improvements

Legends proceeds support hall maintenance and improvements

Maymonts Legend 2014 - 130 people joined us for our dinner show and others joined us just for our evening of entertainment. Thank you to all those who attended, the musicians, Cando Catering and you, the supporters.
Sobey's-Co-op intersection still a concern

Sobey's-Co-op intersection still a concern

The traffic at the Territorial Drive intersection between Sobeys and the Territorial Place Mall came up for discussion again at council Monday night.
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