Assiniboia Times

During Fire Prevention Week, three members of Assiniboia Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Casey Topola, Dave Martin, and Jasper Moneo, visited the Assiniboia 7th Avenue School to talk about fire safety on October 4.

The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association marked its 100th anniversary with a community celebration in Assiniboia on October 3.

The Southern Junior B Rebels of Assiniboia opened their season on October 5 the road, but came away with a disappointing 4-5 loss to the Silver Foxes. The Rebels got on the board just five minutes into the game with a goal by Landon Marit.

Assiniboia’s second Ethnic Jubilee proved to be a huge success, attracting upwards of 800 people for the day-long event on September 30. The Jubilee was part of Culture Days taking place in communities around Saskatchewan.

The Assiniboia and District Public Library hosted a noon-hour author read and lunch to mark Saskatchewan Book Publishing Week on October 5 in Assiniboia.

The Shurniak Art Gallery held an exhibit opening and hosted a meet-the-artists afternoon on October 1 in Assiniboia.

Lorne Kwasnicki, Grand Knight of the local Knights of Columbus council, presented a donation of $350 to the Grasslands Health Centre towards its new tub system. Jackie Wolfe accepted the cheque on behalf of Grasslands.

The Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its 15th annual Career and Business Fair for students and job-seekers at the Curling Rink in the Prince of Wales Centre in Assiniboia on September 26.

Submitted by Marusia Kaweski and S.Falconer The Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. held a customer appreciation event to mark its 60th anniversary at the Agricultural Hall in Mankota on September 23.

The Assiniboia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made a donation of $4,000 to the Grasslands Health Centre in Rockglen on September 26.