Local News

The recent grand opening of the new Lampman offices of the Calgary-based Land Solutions shows the company is committed to continuing its involvement in the region, and to the community of Lampman itself.

June 9 and 10 saw riders take to the trails for the 25th Annual Moose Mountain Trail Ride. In weather that was a little uncooperative, raining for most of the ride, the riders still managed to enjoy themselves immensely.

A month after the Women's Wellness Day was held at Kenosee, a new way to make women feel at ease with needed exams has been established at the Carlyle Medical Clinic. June 8 was the first, hopefully, regular Pap Test Day.

Ninety-one per cent of the 2012 crop has been seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2007-2011) average for this time of year is approximately 86 per cent seeded.

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding Crop Insurance customers to submit their Seeded Acreage Reports and Stored Grain Declarations by June 25.

A badland is a type of dry terrain in which softer rocks and clay-rich soils have been eroded by wind and water. Canyons, ravines, gullies and other such geological forms are common in badlands. Badlands are often difficult to navigate by foot.

Brennin Jack enters the auction block in Weyburn, Saskatchewan each week, calling for bids on local producers' livestock. A good auctioneer knows how to draw the highest dollar possible for each head of livestock that moves through the sale.

The June sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights has raised $10.5 million in revenue for the province. The sale, the third for 2012, brings year-to-date revenue from land sales to $55.6 million.

"Even one brain injury is a brain injury too many." Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) states. June is national Brain Injury Awareness Month.

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is excited to announce the 2nd annual Child Passenger Safety Week is June 17 to 23, 2012. This week is dedicated to the safe travel of children in motor vehicles.