Estevan Mercury

Candidates running in the provincial election met on stage to thresh out their political priorities, at Estevan Chamber of Commerce Election 2016 All Candidates Forum.

Oxbow-area farmer Wayne Amos, who owns and operates Big Dog Seeds Inc., received an Outstanding Service Award at the recent annual general meeting of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers, held in Saskatoon.

Emily Geisel, a member of the Benson 4-H Beef Club exhibited her steer at the 2016 Regina Spring Steer and Heifer Show in late February.

On Feb. 21, we competed among each other and gave a speech on a topic of our choice. Some of the topics that were selected were about boys, favourite camping spot, family farm, Legos and cellphone use.

More than 100 people from the southeast area learned more about current trends in agriculture during the 16th annual Moose Mountain Ag Day on March 1 at Arcola’s Prairie Place Hall.

One spoke of music, another talked about facing anxiety, a third discussed 4-H impacts on a life, while a fourth provided helpful advice on farm safety.

The Carlyle and District Lions Club Annual Supper Auction and Raffle has just completed its 25th year, raising a significant amount of money for local causes.

Emily Gillies and Barry Harris have heard the stories of Syrian refugees who have fled their war-torn country and are looking for a new home. And they want to do something about it.

Longevity in agriculture is a common trait among the past recipients of the Farm Family of the Year Award.

The Souris Valley Theatre has announced a new main stage production for their 2016 theatre season. Chickens is a Canadian musical-comedy that will be performed from July 6 to 9, and 12 to 16.