Local News

The 17th racing season at the Tisdale Speedway has begun – despite the best efforts of vandals and the weather. “This season’s going to be dirty – in a good way,” said Lloyd Muntain , who’ll be the announcer at the races this season.

The Greenwater RCMP dealt with two stabbings two days apart from each other and charged two different people. The first stabbing took place May 15 main service road of the Yellow Quill First Nation.

A tribute to a radio show that gave many classic country music singers their start came back to Melfort for a third performance. The Louisiana Hayride Show performed at the Kerry Vickar Centre June 8.

Little information is currently available regarding the fire that happened Thursday on Centennial Crescent. The News-Optimist was aware of the fire around 5:30 p.m. One house was nearly burned completely and the house beside it had started.

It was the end of a decade-long journey to have a facility in Kelvington that had all medical services under one roof.

Congratulations to the Unity Western Days committee for another successful event held in Unity that offers great entertainment for many as well as some super economic benefits to the community during its three-day run.

An eager group of young athletes attended the district track and field competition in North Battleford on May 24 and 25. The team of 40 entrants ranged from Grades 7 to 12. The younger grades, 7 and 8, make up the peewee and bantam class.

Medstead is well known within its area for its fantastic school, which draws attendance not only from the RM and village but from surrounding areas as well.

The calendars have all been flipped to the month of June, so it is a busy time at the school. Classes are finishing and the Grade 12s are preparing for finals. The last day of classes will be Wednesday, June 28.

GrainsConnect Canada announced this week they are locating their fourth independent and high throughput grain terminal in Huxley, Alta. Huxley is located 120 km northeast of Calgary.