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"We're here for your convenience." New Hope Country Convenience states on their menu.

If you look up into the Saskatchewan skies and see a helicopter speeding by, you are not going crazy, nor are you under surveillance. It is just the STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), team flying by to another medical emergency.

RBC, through RBC Foundation, announced a $50,000 donation to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation to mark the 100th anniversary of its Weyburn Branch. RBC's donation is in support of the capital campaign to build a new hospital in Weyburn.

The Carlyle RCMP Detachment responded to a total of 56 calls between April 27 and May 3. Friday the 27th of April began with members responding to a call of trespassing in the community of Manor.

The former owner of Fields stores, Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), was going to close all Fields stores in Canada. Fields established in 1950 is an important part of communities across the country. On May 1, 2012, FHC Holding Ltd.

A two-day intensive dog training and education program geared towards training dogs of all ages, starting at six months old, took place Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 at Memorial Hall.

An upgrade to the Bienfait fire department's fleet is on the way. The Town purchased a new fire truck on May 2, and is now awaiting its arrival in the coming weeks.

Saturday marked the end of the "Oklahoma" run and it was very successful. Over 100 students and staff enjoyed entertaining around 1,800 patrons over five-show run.

As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health reminds Saskatchewan residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of coming into contact with ticks while enjoying the outdoors.

A 30-hour fast gave local high school students an opportunity to raise some money for children in Third World countries.