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Over the past 10 years, Sandy Johnson and her three daughters have been spreading their Christmas cheer to residents of the community without anyone to spend the holidays with. "We have donated $4,000 back into the community," said Johnson.

With winter now in full swing snow sports are a typical pastime for many. One of these pastimes includes snowmobiling which is enjoyable in the cold weather, but also comes with dangers and caution is needed when out.

The Envision Counselling Centre has rolled out an additional program at its Carlyle offices in recent weeks and according the centre's outreach coordinator, it's now the right time for the program.

In recent weeks students at Gordon F. Kells High School have been playing their role in a food drive that will be aiding many families in southeast Saskatchewan this Christmas.

Weyburn Police Services were dispatched to several incidents over the past week. * On December 15 Police were called to a residential area to deal with a fight in progress.

The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to 52 calls to service between Dec. 6 and Dec. 12. 911 calls A vehicle located on Hwy 13 which was parked on the side of road and partially blocking traffic was reported.

Chloe Rolufs (gr.11) of Arcola has been drawn to writing since a young age. Her mother, Billie, likes to write and when Chloe was younger she read and re-read a story her mom wrote.

Many students at Arcola School have a strong connection to the community and have recently been inspired to establish SMACK, "Students Making A Change with Kindness.

The Weyburn Comprehensive Students of the Month for the month of November were: Ashlee Adacsi, Britnee Adacsi, Cassidy Anaka (2), Brooklyn Arts, Juliene Barrie (2), Mitch Bellefleur, Katelynn Blackstock-Mitchell, Cole Bourassa, Sydnie Butz (2), Jack

The fall session of the provincial legislature ended with the Official Opposition NDP Leader Cam Broten calling for the dismissal of the province's finance minister following an adverse audit opinion by the province's independent auditor.