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Dickens Village Festival is fast approaching. It will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Decorations all around town have begun to be put up and judging for decorations will be held on Nov. 28 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ron Milleker looks over the huge selection of pies and cookies available for dessert at the Comp School's annual fowl supper, as student Brittany Neilsen looks on, ready to offer ice cream to be added on top of the pie.

Colleen Weimer goofs around during the Grade 4 to 6 Choir practice on Wednesday. The students played with congas, triangles and shakers and did actions while singing.

Each year Michele Amy and Will Elliott host the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party, a music camp open to all ages during the summer. World class musicians teach fiddle, guitar, mandolin, piano, banjo, and this past year even included the cello.

Saying, "the sky's the limit," does not apply to the new fitness centre set to open in Arcola.

Robert Scovoranski had no idea that he was holding onto a big winner, but his ticket for the November 10 LOTTO 6/49 draw won $125,979.

Report from the Weyburn Police Service for the week of November 18 to 24: During the reporting period, the Weyburn Police Service attended to 89 calls for service.

The Salvation Army is still looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor a family through the Adopt-a-Family Christmas hamper program. Anyone interested in participating as a sponsor can contact 842-2280 for more information.

Todd Davies grew up in Kipling, where he came to begin working in the oil field in 1989. Eventually he would go through an automotive course with General Motors focusing on onboard computers and diagnostics.

The Family Place Festival of Trees was held November 22 at Barber Motors, during which City Councillor Winston Bailey conducted a live auction of the donated Christmas trees.