In the Community

A little snow didn’t stop Halloween fun in Assiniboia on October 31. Halloween carnivals were held at the schools and businesses got into the act with staff donning costumes and handing out treats during the day.

The community fundraiser for the Kincaid Fire Department was a huge success on Saturday, October 14. The event included a supper, live and silent auctions, and a cabaret and raised over $111,000.

We’ve all had them: bad days, good days, “dog days” - you get the idea - but this past week I’m celebrating one my most extraordinary “days to remember”.

St Francis of Assisi in Canticle of the Creatures says that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.

The 11th annual Taste and See breakfast at St. George’s Catholic parish hall featured author and lawyer Carla Carlson as keynote speaker on October 14.

Riley Raynard has become well-known locally for his perseverance while living with Duchene muscular dystrophy.

Lego fans from across the province were in Estevan on Saturday to show off their creativity and demonstrate the potential that exists using the popular building blocks.

Shaun Boothe, a Hip Hop artist and motivational speaker, toured Saskatchewan schools from October 16 to 25 bringing students the message of inspiration to greatness through sharing the lives of such icons as Terry Fox, Bob Marley and Malalah, the you

On behalf of the Town of Assiniboia, Mayor Bob Himbeault signed a proclamation declaring the week prior to Rembrance Day as Veterans Week.

The FBI was there along with special forces, Spiderman, Bob the Builder and a couple of princesses for the Community Halloween Party for children at the Prince of Wales auditorium on October 29. These were a few of the unique costumes on display.