Assiniboia Times

Council set the date for a byelection to fill the vacant council position at the June 9, 2021 meeting. That date was set for November 17, 2021.

Positive COVID-19 text and voice message notifications will be followed up with a phone call from public health or a community health nurse within 24 to 48 hours

While Vybe Hair Salon might appeal to the younger crowd, they have regular customers from every demographic, and they are more than willing to serve any age bracket or style.

Culture Days is this month, and later this fall, and the Assiniboia Arts Council will be hosting a concert for the community at the Prince of Wales (COVID-protocol followed). Residents can mark Thursday, November 4 on their calendars.

Every Canadian can still donate to fund cancer research. This year is the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run, and the slogan is “One Day, Your Way.”

Higher education shouldn’t equal driving high

"Life on the prairies is harsh and unpredictable, and building true rural sustainability is difficult. But without hope and action, we have nothing." - Alex McPhee

A life time of experience, and a life time of growth has helped form Mark Skagen's political stance

McPhee noted that it is especially important that people recognize how different it can be for candidates in rural ridings to collect their signatures. He enjoys the fact that a little more time can be spend getting to know the person at the door, and learning about their voting history too.

“It should be up to people in Western Canada who should decide how to use the fruit of our labour, instead of the people in Central Canada who seem to take advantage of our resources right now.” - Mark Skagen