In the Community

“There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.” Marie Antoinette So here is a new message: God has a plan for us and God loves us. No, I mean God loves us. We have forgotten much.

The First and Second World Wars had a profound effect on Canada as a fledgling nation. Assiniboia and the surrounding communities played an important part in the war effort. Many young men and women volunteered for service and many did not return.

Canadian military war veterans from Assiniboia, Irvin Tubbs, on the left, and J.J.

One of the speakers at the Lions International District 5SKS convention, hosted by the Estevan Lions Club at the Western Star Hotel this past weekend, was a survivor of the ‘60s Scoop. Dr.

A little snow didn’t stop Halloween fun in Assiniboia on October 31. Halloween carnivals were held at the schools and businesses got into the act with staff donning costumes and handing out treats during the day.

The community fundraiser for the Kincaid Fire Department was a huge success on Saturday, October 14. The event included a supper, live and silent auctions, and a cabaret and raised over $111,000.

We’ve all had them: bad days, good days, “dog days” - you get the idea - but this past week I’m celebrating one my most extraordinary “days to remember”.

St Francis of Assisi in Canticle of the Creatures says that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.

The 11th annual Taste and See breakfast at St. George’s Catholic parish hall featured author and lawyer Carla Carlson as keynote speaker on October 14.

Riley Raynard has become well-known locally for his perseverance while living with Duchene muscular dystrophy.