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Last week, I performed the usual routine: unplugged the car, started the motor, ignored the cold and swept the snow off the windows with a broom.

By Dan Archer If you’re driving on Highway 18 between Rockglen and Coronach, be sure to stop in at Fife Lake, to explore another beautiful and nearly-forgotten hamlet almost cheek-to-cheek with the U.S. border.

The Willow Bunch Swimming Pool Fundraising Committee announced that Â鶹ÊÓƵ Country Equipment will be a ‘Gold’ level sponsor and donate $5,000 towards their project. From left are Jared Karst, Kip Kyle, Crystal Christopherson and Nancy Giraudier.

In 1941, only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world, and many thought North America’s tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts, the endangered Whooping Cranes now numbers some 650 in the wild.

Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant proclaimed January 27, 2019 as Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. Family Literacy Day raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in literacy-related activities as a family.

Although snowfalls throughout January 26, along with a rain-snow mixture on January 27 brought much needed moisture to Assiniboia and region, this winter is still unusually dry at the beginning of 2019.

By Dan Archer The Palliser Library’s Community Assessments were made available online on January 25, revealing many interesting details about Assiniboia as well as the town’s neighbouring communities, such as the RM of Stonehenge and Limerick.

Information submitted by Laurie Miller Hawkins WeThePinkX are holding a fundraiser steak night at 121 Steakhouse and Lounge on Thursday, January 31 with raffle tickets available for a Hillberg and Berk Necklace donated by the Assiniboia Kinettes.

By Dan Archer Gamers set their consoles aside to gather at the Kay Cristo Room and play board games on January 25. Dillon Wilderman organized the event with people of all ages attending.

Information submitted by Sherri Solomko Kevin Tendler, a talented defenceman from rural Saskatchewan, played two seasons with the SJHL and three seasons with the WHL.