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Mr. Zacharias, Mr. Saltel, and the grade 12's had a great time at the production of Sleeping Beauty at the Globe Theatre in Regina last week. The students spent the day touring the University of Regina and SIAST and went to the play in the evening.

With temperatures well below freezing and a wind chill taking cold to the extreme, those dedicated to making a successful Dickens Festival were out in full force.

One of the many features the Dickens Festival provides each year is the opportunity for patrons to see vendors from all over Saskatchewan showcasing their products.

Grade 6 student Onello Bahingawan belts out his own version of the Christmas song, "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town", during a visit by Room 6-13 from St. Michael School on Dec. 10 to entertain the residents at the Weyburn Special Care Home.

A large crane is strapped to a condo module in preparation to lift it into place, but unfortunately due to wind speed the modules weren't moved until later last week.

Firefighters look over the semi truck that was hit by a CP freight train at the Queen Street crossing near Highway 39 on Wednesday afternoon.

One year ago, four women who had each experienced the trauma of being diagnosed with and fighting against cancer joined forces to establish a women's cancer support group, with the title of "Sharing the Journey".

The Upper Souris Waterhed Association unveiled a new publication last week that highlights best practises and steps producers should go through to ensure their drainage efforts aren't going to adversely affect water quality downstream.

The provincial legislature's fall session closed last week following its 25 sittings. Estevan MLA Doreen Eagles noted Saskatchewan continues to reap the benefits of a booming economy driven by the energy sector.

Paige Orser, an 18-year-old student from Estevan, captured the National Young Volunteer of the Year Award from the Canadian Diabetes Association during a gala ceremony in Toronto during the association's annual general meeting.