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The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP received 46 calls to service between Nov. 22 and Nov. 28. 911 calls A 911 call to Wawota requested assistance for an individual outside the hotel in town.

Starting a new business can be a hit and miss but for Karen Smith, her idea was far from off target.

Drip... drip... drip... When you're performing on stage or hosting an event indoors, you don't expect it to be gently raining down on you. However, in Alida Memorial Hall this had become an issue.

For a second year in a row, the Family Place Festival of Trees fundraiser brought in $60,000. "It was outstanding," said executive director Dawn Gutzke. "We did match last year, which was over-the-top record breaking.

There is a school dance scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13. Get your dance tickets early to save some cash. The halls of GF Kells are looking very festive as the holiday season approaches.

Simon Ivascu lay dying on a cargo ship as he attempted to escape Romania to freedom. Using his last breaths he began to bargain with God offering a promise to spread his story of faith in exchange for his life.

Operation Christmas Child was again a success in Weyburn, collecting 1,733 boxes to be sent on to Calgary. The numbers this year were slightly lower than the 2012 total of 1,800 boxes.

The last Friday of every month for the past year, with a break during the summer months, has seen an interfaith Adult Fellowship Group come together. The idea first developed with Eldon and Anita Kehler with Roy and Karen Olmstead.

Police responded to two break and enters in the city on December 1. A residence on 13th Street was entered by forcing the front door and numerous articles were stolen, including a laptop, jewelry and coins.

It is the time for music at WCS and starting next Tuesday there will be joyful sounds coming forth from the bands and choir. The STARS choir is doing a concert at Crocus Plains and Captain's Hall on Friday, December 6.