In the Community

Casie Brokenshire never would have imagined that she would enjoy so much success with her steer Ace this year.

Small railcars rolled down the railroad between Estevan and Tribune. Interested onlookers paused to wave and look at the cars, which were at one time fixtures on the railroad, and now are a tribute to railway history.

The Old Wives Lake Festival promises entertainment for the whole family on July 28-29. Activities takes place in Mossbank as well as at the watershed bird sanctuary at Old Wives Lake.

The Shurniak Art Gallery presents a beautiful and thought-provoking Canada 150 exhibit for the month of July and August. The exhibit depicts this southwest part of the province from 1867 to the present with agriculture as the dominant theme.

The Old Wives Lake Watershed Association and Nature Saskatchewan teamed up for a bird count at Old Wives Lake and surrounding area on June 21. The bird count takes place twice a year in spring and fall.

The Grade 9 to 12 students made an eventful class trip to Banff from June 8 to 11 accompanied by Mr. Ficzel, Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Blair. They had a quick road trip to the national park and set up their tents right before the rain began to pour.

Mankota School held its Awards Day on June 23. A number of awards were presented to deserving students. Students with high academic achievements were acknowledged.

Ruth Fuson of Spokane, Washington, arrived by train in Glasgow where her sister, Joyce Mitchell, met her. They drove to Regina and spent the evening with Teresa Hnatiuk.

Are you prepared? It’s a question we often ask or are often asked, but this week it’s a question that screams out at me.

One of the most difficult aspects of the loss of a loved one has to do with helping children with the grieving process. As a grandfather I have been part of this process. The burden is lightened where faith exists in the family.