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Husky Energy, which was acquired by Cenovus Energy, had been Saskatchewan’s top oil producer for the first 11 months of 2020. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Resources, from January to November, 2020, Husky produced 31.

Lloydminster – The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled yet another major trade show in Saskatchewan, this time affecting one of the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show (LHOS).

Royal Helium Ltd. spudded its very first well on Jan. 6 east of Climax. This now marks the fifth area of helium development in southwest Saskatchewan in recent years, joining wells at Mankota, Consul, Swift Current and Battrum. Battrum is also a new area being developed, by North American Helium, the came company that has drilled several wells near Consul. Photo courtesy Royal Helium Exploration Inc.

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The evening was fairly warm and calm on Dec. 21 to tally the votes of the Holiday Lights Contest in Kipling.

Brandy East was born and raised in Carlyle. She grew up on a dairy farm north of the town and now still resides in the area with her husband Dave and their two children Kirsten and Terran.

Thanks to all the students (and their families) who brought in non-perishable food items for the food bank fundraiser this year. The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Gordon F. Kells (GFK).

Moose Mountain Livestock Co-op was a co-operative made up of multiple members ranging from Carlyle to Stoughton. The co-op started in the early 90s. They formed because of a government program called the Livestock Loan Guarantee Program.

McMillan Motor Products had their SUV parked at Kipling’s Community Centre for anyone to stop by and bring their non-perishable food donations throughout the evening on Dec. 21, an event which coincided with the town’s light judging.

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn Parks on Jan. 1. Evelyn is formerly of Kipling and now resides at Deer View Lodge. (Thanks for the call, Denise). Clinton Brisbois from Winnipeg spent a few days at Christmas with his parents, Joe and Jean.