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Class sizes matter to teachers, parents and students

In a study authored by Derek J. Allison for the Fraser Institute, he knew smaller classes were preferable for parents and teachers, but said they were too costly for governments to maintain.

Regina-based counsellor spoke about the negative affects of stress at the Apostolic Church

Regina-based counsellor Jenn Dean wants to heal and inspire families, including parents, toddlers and teens. Her general focus is about encouraging family unity.

Junior Rebels underwent two defeats last weekend

The Junior B Rebels matched-up against Carrot River Outback Thunder on November 15 and were destroyed with a final result of 7-1 for the visiting team.

Senior Rebels suffer first defeat of the season

The Senior Rebels suffered their first loss of the season to the hands of their arch rivals, the Hodgeville Huskies, by a score of 5-2 on November 16 at the Assiniboia Civic Centre Arena.

There are several fantastic upcoming events in Assiniboia to look forward to this Christmas

There are many terrific occasions to be aware of during the Christmas season this year in the community.

Barb Compton wins main door prize

Barb Compton received the main Fa la la Shop Local door prize worth $1500 in Gnome Cash, gift cards and certificates from Darla Prefontaine on November 14.

Fa la la We’re Local has another successful run in Assiniboia

Late night shoppers filled the streets of Assiniboia on November 13 for the second annual Fa la la We’re local shopping venue in town from 2-9 p.m.

Shopping local improves the local economy and produces added constructive results

Shopping locally isn’t as common in Assiniboia and other communities as it might’ve been in the early 1900s.

Chaplain Neil Gilbert gave a stirring speech about the Royal Canadian Legion

This year’s Remembrance Day Service in Assiniboia was held at St. George’s Parish Hall with the national observance beginning at 10:30 a.m. Comrade Barbara Gilbert read Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields.

Descendants seek recognition for forgotten crash

Remembrance Day 2019 Sophie Woodrooffe / Coast Reporter NOVEMBER 9, 2019 08:00 AM   The mass funeral was held in Estevan, Sask., days after the crash. A train carried the caskets to the victims’ hometown cemeteries across Canada.