Natasha Wiebe

Temperatures in the southeast are swinging like a pendulum as we approach the official first day of winter on December 21st. Last weekend saw highs of up to plus seven while last night’s low neared minus 30. Now Saturday is expected to bring warmer temperatures again, meteorologist Danielle Desjardins with Environment Canada says the back-and-forth temperatures bring physical and psychological effects.  

A regular occurrence in the winter is moose making their way into urban settings. Senior Conservation Officer, Lindey Leko, says this happens for a variety of reasons. 

A regular occurrence in the winter is moose making their way within city limits. Senior Conservation Officer, Lindsey Leko, says this happens for a variety of reasons. 

A cold snap is expected to bring in temperatures between minus 20 and minus 30 degrees with the potential risk of frostbite. Dr. Stanley Enebeli with the Saskatchewan Health Authority says frostbite is a risk any time cold weather conditions exist. He explains frostbite is an injury that leads to the loss of colour and feeling in extremities due to freezing temperatures. 

The first winter storm of the season hit the southeast last week and with it came hazardous road conditions. Snowplow driver Robert Dolinski spoke at a Highway Hotline press event on Friday. He says it's satisfying to be on the roads after a snowfall while others wait out the bad conditions. 

“At the end of the day, it's satisfying. To be able to make the roads safer for the public and, of course, all our families.” 

The Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) held a regular meeting of the Board of Education on November 20th. Chief Financial Officer Shelly Toth says the division ended the fiscal year with a $1.1 million deficit, just slightly below the budgeted deficit of $1.2 million.  

The division saw $3.5 million in unrestricted surplus, which Toth explains has decreased by $26 000 in the last year. She says they are fortunate to have surplus from prior years to draw from when there are deficits. 

The first winter storm of the season hit the southeast last week and with it came hazardous road conditions. Snowplow driver Robert Dolinski spoke at a Highway Hotline press event on Friday. He says it's satisfying to be on the roads after a snowfall while others wait out the bad conditions. 

“At the end of the day, it's satisfying. To be able to make the roads safer for the public and, of course, all our families.” 

The first winter storm of the season hit Saskatchewan last week and with it came hazardous road conditions. Snowplow driver Robert Dolinski spoke at a Highway Hotline press event on Friday. He says it's satisfying to be on the roads after a snowfall while others wait out the bad conditions. 

“At the end of the day, it's satisfying. To be able to make the roads safer for the public and, of course, all our families.” 

One month ago, SaskPower was fined $840 000 regarding the death of Weyburn workers in October of 2020. The two 19-year journeypersons, Scott Bill and Cole Crooks, fell to their deaths while working in the city due to a faulty bucket truck and failure to enforce the use of safety harnesses. SaskPower was found guilty of three charges related to workplace safety violations. 

SaskPower has now filed an appeal to the charges confirmed in a statement sent by the corporation. 

Midale Central School is practicing generosity this year as part of their Halloween festivities by doing a ‘Trick or Treat for Hunger’ on Thursday afternoon. Jessica McNabb, grade 2-3 teacher and organizer of the event, says the idea is rooted in their vision for the school.