In the Community

In the season of long shadows the sunset paints the sky of Paradise. Sun dogs dance in swirling ice crystals that shadow spirits of Christmas Past and Future. Chores are finished as twilight catches us making hasty preparations.

The Warm Welcome Kitchen has been very well supported since it started serving hot meals to the public. The kitchen opened for the first time on Nov. 14, with a commitment to be open for two months.

Clinton Messer and Tracy Beaulieu were out one day, looking for stray dogs at a local dump in the Carlyle area, and they anticipated on saving a few canines, but instead ended up saving a piece of history.

Submitted by S. Falconer, Southline Fir Mountain Ladies Auxiliary presented a ‘Tribute to Elvis’ Concert featuring Rory Allen on December 1. Mark Jalbert was the capable Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

The Co-operators donated $5,000 to the Assiniboia Festival of Trees.

The Rotary Club of Assiniboia and Popcorn Production cast and crew gather after producing the play, “Things My Mother Taught Me” written by Katherine DiSavino.

This afternoon, after thinking about the beautiful Christmas carols that have become such an integral part of my life, I began humming a crazy, totally unrelated but seasonal song.

Shelly Ambrose of Assiniboia Bakery (left) and Jade Tendler of Jade Barber Shop worked to sell baked goods and raised $700 for the purchase of diabetic socks for those in need.

They come from different backgrounds, have had different experiences and are of different generations, but two southeast Saskatchewan residents have been honoured with Senate Canada 150 Medals.

Good genes, good family, good friends and a good God.