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While it wasn't easy to earn, it was easy to understand why Revolution Automotive won its SCBEX Award. 

The 2024 Start Up/ New Business SCBEX Award was presented to both Montana Gamel and Brandi Baron. The two co-founders of the automotive shop were ecstatic to have been recognized for their efforts in the community by their peers. 

"We feel honoured," said Gamel. "The community stood behind us from the very beginning, and they obviously appreciate the stuff we're doing."

On Saturday the Airdrie Public Library held a World War I Living History Exhibition that showcased reenactors from the Alberta World War Living History Association.

The reenactors demonstrated the daily routines, equipment, and tactics used by soldiers during World War I.

Jamieson Gardiner, the Digital Literacy and Team Programmer for the Airdrie Public Library explained the three reenactors represented the Black Watch Highlanders regiment that was recruited from the Alberta area.

Well-known actor, Henry Winkler, best known for his role as The Fonz in the American sitcom Happy Days is in Winnipeg filming alongside Lena Headey and Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming movie Normal.

Henry has been cast as the mayor in the crime thriller, while Odenkirk plays a man named Ulysses, a temporary sheriff in the town of Normal and Game of Thrones star, Lena Headey plays a local bartender. 

The popular actor told his fans his thoughts on the city via a post on X.

"So happy here in Winnipeg," said Winkler. 

The Horizon School Division has announced their current enrolment numbers for students from PreKindergarten to Grade 12. 

As of September 30, there are 6,701 students enrolled within the school division. This includes 179 home-school students not otherwise enrolled in a Horizon school. 

This Thursday the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) is holding a Mature Driver Refresher Course. Community Relations Coordinator with the SSC, Amanda Wood, says the program is completely free and offered in a positive open class environment.  

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It was an extremely strong month for the City of Moose Jaw when it came to building permits issued in October. 

The city issued a total of 20 permits with a total value of $4.3 million. 

The Crossfield Fire Department has opened up its recruitment process.

Bill Messner, the Crossfield Fire Chief shared they are looking for firefighters who live in and outside of Crossfield, as you don't have to live in the town to become one.

"The goal is to just increase staffing levels to aid in support of further fire protection for the town. I hope to add 10-12 firefighters, but it depends on applicants."

He went on to talk about some minimum requirements they have including standard first aid and CPR.

On Monday, the Trudeau government introduced draft regulations for an emissions cap on Canada’s oil and gas sector, aiming to cut emissions by 35% from 2019 levels by the decade's end. This policy, expected to stir a new chapter in the ongoing debate between Ottawa and the Prairie provinces, seeks to cap greenhouse gas emissions while allowing the industry to continue production growth.

Biggar RCMP responded to 61 incidents over the past week, ranging from traffic stops to vehicle thefts and break-ins. Sgt. Dereck Crozier reported on various occurrences handled by the detachment, including traffic enforcement efforts, a series of vehicle collisions, and theft incidents that spanned the region.