In the Community

The staff at the Assiniboia’s branch of the RBC have spent a busy summer volunteering in Assiniboia and surrounding communities as part of their Days of Service program. They assisted with the landscaping at Limerick Park on June 8.

The Assiniboia and District Museum is celebrating the summer wedding season and Canada 150 with a fascinating exhibit of historical wedding dresses. The display runs this summer for the months of July and August.

Recently I heard the story of a retired railway worker who at some point in his career obtained glasses.

Casie Brokenshire never would have imagined that she would enjoy so much success with her steer Ace this year.

Small railcars rolled down the railroad between Estevan and Tribune. Interested onlookers paused to wave and look at the cars, which were at one time fixtures on the railroad, and now are a tribute to railway history.

The Old Wives Lake Festival promises entertainment for the whole family on July 28-29. Activities takes place in Mossbank as well as at the watershed bird sanctuary at Old Wives Lake.

The Shurniak Art Gallery presents a beautiful and thought-provoking Canada 150 exhibit for the month of July and August. The exhibit depicts this southwest part of the province from 1867 to the present with agriculture as the dominant theme.

The Old Wives Lake Watershed Association and Nature Saskatchewan teamed up for a bird count at Old Wives Lake and surrounding area on June 21. The bird count takes place twice a year in spring and fall.

The Grade 9 to 12 students made an eventful class trip to Banff from June 8 to 11 accompanied by Mr. Ficzel, Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Blair. They had a quick road trip to the national park and set up their tents right before the rain began to pour.

Mankota School held its Awards Day on June 23. A number of awards were presented to deserving students. Students with high academic achievements were acknowledged.