In the Community

Assiniboia’s Centre Street is looking markedly brighter thanks to two budding teen artists Christine Ughayon from Assiniboia and Najette Chouchane of the U.K. They are completing a window art project on the front of the Telestar building.

Limerick Canada 150 celebrations take place in Limerick on July 1 starting at 2 p.m. with a beer garden, music, and entertainment at the sports grounds. Activities for children with bouncy castles and face painting start at 3 p.m.

The 17th annual Gravelbourg Summer Solstice Festival d’ete greeted summer in style with two days of festivities running on June 23-24. The atmosphere was one of fun, celebration and a closeness only experienced in small town Saskatchewan.

Traditions of the Old West continue for the 128th year with the historic Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede to take place at Wood Mountain Regional Park rodeo grounds from July 7-9.

Weyburn – For many years, Weyburn had something of a reputation as being a community to retire in.

Have you, like me, ever wondered why you continue to pursue certain things in your life? Now I’m not talking about negative, illegal, and/or otherwise unhealthy choices, I’m talking about serving God and others in your particular way.

The Pope and a Rabbi were having a debate. The loser would leave Italy. The rabbi spoke no Italian, and the Pope spoke no Yiddish, so it would be a 'silent' debate. The Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers.

A frank discussion of alcohol and drug addition and recovery took place on June 14 at the Kay Cristo Room in Assiniboia. It’s a sensitive topic, but for some people, alcohol and drugs can be ruinous.

Probably one of the most common forms of graffiti in today’s society could be labelled “dust messaging.” You know, those “I’m dirty - wash me!” notes inscribed on the side of a car.

A southeast Saskatchewan woman is heading overseas for a second time to receive treatment for a life-threating condition.