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Children’s art auction supports ACCS

Children’s art auction supports ACCS

Grandmothers were pitched against grandmothers, but all in good fun, at the fifth annual children’s art auction at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Assiniboia on October 22. The auction showcased pieces by very young artists.
Long-term RBC employee retires

Long-term RBC employee retires

Marla Brandon is retiring at the end of the month after a 38-year career in banking. The RBC held a farewell day with a cake on October 18 so that customers and community members could visit with Brandon.
October art exhibit

October art exhibit

The works of local artist Beth Stobbs was on display in the Kay Cristo Room during October. Her pieces feature the landscape around Wood River as well as wildlife and a series on birch trees.
Saskatchewan harvest is almost complete

Saskatchewan harvest is almost complete

Harvest is essentially complete for producers in the province with 98 per cent of the crop now in the bin, reported Saskatchewan Agriculture for the period ending October 16. This figure is up from 94 per cent the previous reporting week.
Rotary exchange students share experiences

Rotary exchange students share experiences

Assiniboia high school students participating in Rotary youth camps and exchanges this year shared their experiences with Assiniboia Rotary Club members on October 3.
Assiniboia football season ends

Assiniboia football season ends

Assiniboia’s peewee and high school Rockets football teams both ended their seasons on October 20 during road games.
Leisa Way celebrates Canada 150 in style

Leisa Way celebrates Canada 150 in style

The Assiniboia and District Arts Council kicked off its fall concert series with “Oh Canada, We Sing for Thee” featuring Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band on September 29.
Assiniboia celebrates Coop Week

Assiniboia celebrates Coop Week

The Southland Co-op marked Co-op Week from October 15 to 21 with events at its locations in Assiniboia. The Southland Co-op home store celebrated its fifth anniversary on October 18 with a barbecue lunch and all-day coffee and sweets.
Local talent to headline at Coffee House

Local talent to headline at Coffee House

The annual Gravelbourg Coffee House will be entertaining audiences on Saturday November 4 and Sunday, November 5 at The Renaissance Gaiety Theatre in Gravelbourg. This year’s line up is called “A Night in The Spotlight”.
Assiniboia Fire Rescue serves up breakfast

Assiniboia Fire Rescue serves up breakfast

Assiniboia Fire Rescue hosted an open house pancake breakfast at the Assiniboia Fire Hall on Saturday, October 14. The open house morning was part of Fire Prevention Week.