Parkland Review - Archive

With major construction at Nipawin’s swimming pool, a committee is re-examining the historic Irene Manley name.

Melfort schools will be seeing some improvements. The Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate will receive a $1.

Nipawin Veselii Dancers celebrate 25 years

Melfort Council is reviewing its plan to develop recreation facilities at Spruce Haven Park in the face of a budget shortfall.

A veteran of the Carrot River Fire Department and a former town councillor was selected as Carrot River’s citizen of the year. Dale Debienne has served 27 years on the fire department and 20 on Carrot River council.

A pink grad dress was stolen from a Kelvington home. The home, located on the 100 block of Third Avenue West, was broken into between March 31 and April 2. The dress is worth around $550.

To meet a budget shortfall, Melfort Council is examining cuts to the Main Street program and a tourism promotion grant to the Chamber of Commerce.

After a long hockey season, the Naicam Minor Sports committee wrapped up the year with an awards banquet and dinner.

Nipawin residents can expect a tax increase in the two to three per cent range when the budget comes before council. Council discussed a draft copy of the budget at a special meeting April 7.

The Nipawin Hawks’ margin for error is gone as they dropped Game 6 of their Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League best of seven semi-final series 5-1 on home ice against the Flin Flon Bombers.