Assiniboia Times

A large mural is beautifying the centre of Assiniboia between Second and Third Avenues. The mural is commissioned by Communities in Bloom and the art is by Vivian Kell. Kell says that she still has some work to complete on the mural.

Canadian Wrestling Elite is bringing pro wrestling to Assiniboia on Sunday, August 13. The Winnipeg-based CWE is on a tour of 20 different towns in Canada from July 31 to August 20 with The Nightmare on Elite Street Tour.

The Berry Jam festival shone with a fantastic musical line up on July 8 in Kincaid. Bouvier’s Berry Basket, a U-pick berry farm north of Kincaid, played host to the third annual music event.

July has been a busy month for tourism in Assiniboia. Canada 150 celebrations filled the streets, and day camps and swimming are keeping dozens of young families active.

Ogema Agricultural Society held its 103rd annual summer fair on July 8 with something for everyone. Fair day was action-packed starting with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Deep South Museum at 7 a.m., followed by a parade down main street.

The Moose Jaw Little League girls softball district All Star Sask Team are heading to the Canadian Championships on July 24-27 taking place in Calgary. The team starts the tournament on July 24 with its first game against Medicine Hat.

The annual Gateway Festival left thousands of music fans with memories of great performances until next year.

Saskatchewan joined the other provinces to reach an agreement of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) on July 21.

The Assiniboia Car Wash held its grand opening on July 22. David Willis of Assiniboia and Brad Redekopp of Warman took over as the new owners in June. Terry Severson is now the car wash’s general manager.

Saskatchewan’s agriculture is not only an economic endeavour but also the subject of artistic works. Saskatchewan has given birth to many artists who live on farms and are inspired creatively by the rural lifestyle and the Prairie landscape.