In the Community

There are times when laughter slips easily from between the lips; other times, not so much. Some days, in fact, could be called downright staggering.

Once in a while a man or woman comes along who teaches us about ourselves. David Bowie was just famous enough to strike our imaginations in his passing, if not with his music.

It was a matter of confidence surfacing at the right moment.

Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd.'s (KPCL) support for a new children's hospital in Saskatchewan has gone to a new level.

Dr. Mark Wahba, the son of the late Dr. Yosri Wahba and Susan Wahba, was the co-recipient of the Dr. Dennis A. Kendel Distinguished Service Award which was announced in the latter part of 2015.

Although I rarely think about it, as I walked the track this morning I pondered the magic that happens when common ingredients are mixed in specific ways. It's a phenomenon that takes place in our house every day and probably, in yours as well.

Her parents kissed little Bella goodbye and shut off her life support. Moments later she made a miraculous and full recovery. The next day two year old Bella celebrated Christmas Day at home with her family.

While the local Christmas Kettle and food bank drive for the local Salvation Army program topped the targets, so too did their national campaign, according to information released by the Army from their Toronto headquarters.

A year in review

The Salvation Army in Estevan received record-setting support for its annual campaigns in December.