Local News

Remember your loved ones this Christmas Season. The Palliative Care Committee, serving the communities of Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey & Manor, helps to supply equipment and provide support for clients who face serious health issues.

The results of the Wheatland Senior Centre's activities from November 25 to December 1: Bridge: (Monday) 1st John Whitell, 2nd Jim Brown, 3rd Stan Sampson. Bridge: (Friday) 1st Jim Brown, 2nd Andy Dumba, 3rd Jack Medwed.

In mid-September, the Weyburn Fire Department held the Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive with a campout atop the roof of City Centre Mall.

Each year Santa Claus does a tour to various places around the world where he takes the time to listen to children's wishes for the holiday season and to take a photo with them. It can be a very exciting time for children being able to meet Santa.

Newly certified journeypersons were honoured for their achievements at the 12th annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony and Banquet hosted by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) on November 9.

CAA Saskatchewan recently recognized nine contractors from across the province with the annual CAA Award of Excellence.

The Cornerstone Theatre group came together for Dickens to put on a Christmas musical. This production of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was put together by Samantha Twietmeyer.

This weekend the junior girls' basketball team will be in Fillmore and the senior girls in Caronport for tournaments. The senior boys are hosting a small tournament. The curling teams will be hosting a bonspiel.

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, MLA for Saskatoon Massey Place and NDP health critic Cam Broten questioned the Minister of Health about the reduction in hours at the Kipling Memorial Health Centre.

Soo Line Museum volunteer Bonnie Lillejord helps out Seth Deis as he chooses cookies from the wide variety available during the Cookie Factory fundraiser held on Nov. 24.