The recent fires in Australia have consumed more than 11 million hectares (110,000 sq. km or 27.2 million acres) of bush, forest and parks across the continent. Thousands of people have been affected as fires consumed homes, businesses, and livelihoods. While firefighters fought to defeat the fire, a group of volunteers fought in different ways to help overcome the … [Read More...] about Fire down under
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Lexi Andreas throws a pie in Mayor Greg Linnen’s face as part of Telemiracle events held at Wadena Elementary School. Also joining the line-up were RCMP members, paramedics, and a few chosen teachers. In all, $1,449 was raised by the students.
Wynyard RCMP lay charges in historical sexual assault investigation
In Feb. 2019, Wynyard RCMP was contacted by an adult female to file a report of historic sexual assault. Since the initial report, five other individuals have provided information to police in Saskatchewan involving the same individual. Investigators have determined the victims encountered the accused through his role as a teacher in Saskatchewan. As a […]
Fourth annual FishOn attracts over 500
The FishOn ice fishing derby at Fishing Lake came back for its fourth annual fundraising derby on February 16. In spite of the -21C, -30 with wind chill temperatures (last year was -18, -28 with wind chill), nearly 500 people came to fish, including 406 Early Bird tickets, an increase of about 100 over last […]
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The Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) that was put into effect on Jan.30, due to pump failure at Well six has now, as of Feb. 14, been lifted.
WHAT’S ON: A look at what’s coming up this week
Kelvindell Lodge Auxiliary is hosting their Valentine’s Day Tea on Friday, Feb. 14, from 2-4 p.m. at the Kelvington Seniors’ Activity Centre. Also on Feb. 14 is the Rose Valley Seniors Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring a sweatheart. $8 per person. Friday night, don’t forget to take your date to […]