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Health care workers of Cupe Local 5999 in the SCHR are holding a 'Safely Home' raffle to raise money to help the Weyburn Humane Society. The goal is to purchase ID micro chips for the shelter's animals, to be installed upon each animal's adoption.

There were 548,900 people working in Saskatchewan in June 2012, the highest ever on record for the second straight month. There were 11,700 more people working in the province in June when compared to a year ago.

Health Canada has issued a warning concerning miniature laundry detergent packs. The detergent packets are quite attractive to children as they are colourful with a squishy texture.

SaskPower President and CEO Robert Watson announced their plans for the future on July 10. With the growing population of Saskatchewan and implications for this growth to continue well into the future, SaskPower has proposed a rate increase of 4.

On its way to another successful year is the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party, a noted treasure of the area. On July 28 the Kids' Camp begins and will run until July 31. Week One camp will then start on Aug. 3 running until Aug.7.

The 2012-13 student loan year is underway and includes new processes to improve services for students applying for student financial assistance. The first change is the introduction of the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA).

The Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP responded to a total of 75 calls between July 6th and July 12th. A 911 call started the day on the sixth, with members attending a report of an intoxicated person fighting in Kenosee Lake.

The Rural Municipality of Maryfield No. 91 is holding its 100 year celebration the weekend of July 27 to 29. With lots of fun activities and events it is bound to be a wonderful weekend. Beginning on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The summer is the perfect time to hold fairs and exhibitions. Maryfield Agricultural Society is continuing with its long standing tradition and holding their 97th annual fair on July 26.

July 12 saw Moose Mountain Provincial Park host Park-Prov, a two-hour improv extravaganza. Ran by Andrew Christoffel, an American Collee Improv Tournament Nationals Finalist, and Ben Dewalt it focused on storytelling and character development.