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The Basement Theatre in Portage la Prairie has launched a new concert series in partnership with the music organization, Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous tour circuit, and our local Whoop and Hollar Folk Festival, which supports emerging and established musicians. The series features local and Manitoba-based artists and offers them a professional stage experience with full sound and lighting.

Executive Director of Prairie Drama Academy Chris Kitchen outlines what's happening.

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council? 

A. I am running for council to give a voice to the citizens of Moose Jaw. The community in Moose Jaw is one that is involved and ever-changing. It is important to me that I be a figure that citizens can trust to listen to their concerns and adapt to the needs of the community. I am passionate about the healthy development and growth in Moose Jaw that is only fueled by the citizens. 

A current Chinook School Board trustee is hoping to hold onto his seat for another term and continue to work towards a more sustainable and effective school system.

Swift Current's Ken Duncalfe has been successfully self-employed for over 25 years, giving him the freedom and flexibility to stay heavily invested in the school board's affairs.

He noted that his priority is putting the students first, focusing on how education can be improved, and utilizing funding in a responsible way.

The Crescent Park Foundation recently wrapped up yet another ‘tree art’ project in the downtown green space that has been called the ‘Jewel of the Prairies’ — the project is one more feather in the cap of an initiative first started in the ‘70s.

A 15-year-old from La Broquerie has found a passion for building guitars, and has built both electric and acoustic guitars. 

Christian Gauthier says building guitars takes a lot of skill. 

“You need to have woodworking abilities, you need to have guitar abilities, you need to know what everything is, where everything goes, what you all need. You don’t want to all of a sudden be missing something by the time you reach the end and realize it doesn't work.” 

He explains how he got into the hobby. 

Gleichen RCMP is asking the public for help to find a missing 16-year-old.

According to an RCMP news release, Pashence Wolfchild was last seen at Siksika Nation on Monday (Nov. 4).

"There is concern for her wellbeing and RCMP need to speak to her," wrote police.

Police announced on Wednesday that Paschence had been located safe. 

A weather system moving across the prairies has triggered snowfall warnings for parts of southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. While the Weyburn area was initially expected to experience a mix of rain and snow, the forecast has been updated to predict a transition from rain to snow as the day progresses.

Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor confirmed that areas west of Weyburn and Estevan will likely see more snowfall. However, Weyburn can still expect to see upwards of 4 centimetres of snow accumulate by late Wednesday morning.

The City of Chestermere announced it will move to a bi-weekly green cart pickup schedule.

Staff with the city mentioned it will start on Sunday (Nov. 10).

The Town of Strathmore also moved to bi-weekly pickup of green bins on November 1 for the fall and winter seasons.

"Remember, green carts are for organics such as food scraps, pet waste, and grass clippings," wrote the city in a news release.

Parts of southwest Saskatchewan are starting to see snow stick to the highways. 

Areas around Fox Valley, Maple Creek, Eastend, and Shauanavon have all become a little more wintery as the snow refuses to melt. 

Drivers are asked to use caution, especially if they have yet to swap to winter tires. 

For more road condition information, check the Highway Hotline to see road closures and delays. 

As we brace ourselves for the first real snowfall of the season, we checked in with Constable Kalin Wiebe with the Weyburn Police Service to talk about some of the things people need to keep in mind when it comes to winter driving conditions.