Assiniboia Times

When summer rolls around, there’s nothing quite like hopping on your ATV and embarking on an epic off-roading adventure.

Assiniboia author Melanie Delorme, who is also a teacher, will be holding a book signing at the Shurniak Art Gallery on Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will hold the first BioBlitz starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 at Wideview, the new conservation property that it purchased next to Grasslands National Park.

Seeding has essentially wrapped up in the province, Saskatchewan Agriculture reported for the week of June 12.

A total of 7,108 head of cattle were sold in Saskatchewan the week of June 9, up from 5,343 head sold the previous week. This number is an increase from 5,618 head the same week a year ago.

The Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. held an all class sale on June 9. There were 789 head sold.

A near perfect spring day combined with many talented artisans and performers made for another memorable Arts in the Park Festival in Rockglen on June 10.

A frank discussion of alcohol and drug addition and recovery took place on June 14 at the Kay Cristo Room in Assiniboia. It’s a sensitive topic, but for some people, alcohol and drugs can be ruinous.

Mayor Bob Himbeault attended a discussion session in Assiniboia on June 8 on pipelines and the oil sector with Mark Scholz, president of the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors and Oil Respect spokesperson.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced on June 15 that it will offer current patrons of the Saskatchewan Pastures Program (SPP) the option of leasing the pastures as the program is wound down over the next three years.