‘It’s time to give back’: Todd Bedore to run for Weyburn City Council
Todd Bedore announced he will be running for City Council in the upcoming election. Bedore says he was born and raised in Weyburn and looks forward to his campaign.
“I think Weyburn has given me a lot and it's time to give back. I think I've got a lot to offer the city in this role. I have lots of experience across multiple sectors, oil and gas, manufacturing, a lot of volunteer work through TeleMiracle and also the community, football and the young fellows. I think I have a well-rounded perspective.”
Go Green wraps up in Swift Current having grilled get together in Market Square
Grilling burgers as an offering of thanks for help with yard work is a tradition that continues to be honoured by Stark and Marsh.
Go Green recently wrapped up another year in Swift Current, and the local accounting firm thanked all the volunteers who helped keep Swift Current's green spaces looking pristine with free burgers on Friday.
All told, the event raised $800, for the local SPCA as non-Go Green members paid $10 per meal.
Heading up the year-end volunteer appreciation grilling event was Ashley LaFontaine, marketing coordinator for Stark and Marsh.
City council goes back and forth over Aquatic Centre grant application
Swift Current city council saw some division when it came to applying for funding to help construct a new indoor pool in the city Monday night.
Two-thirds of council voted in favour of filing the application through the federal government's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Program. City councillors Leanne Tuntland-Wiebe and John Wall voted against submitting the application.
Holy Trinity will be looking for board members soon
With school board elections happening in November, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division (HTCSD) will soon be calling for nominations.
Curt Van Parys is the returning officer, working with the cities of Moose Jaw and Swift Current, and the town of Shaunavon to administer the election.
Local theatre troupe is looking for an Indigenous actor
Foothills theatre collective, the Erratic Players, is looking for an Indigenous actor to join their ranks for an upcoming production.
They are producing a play about the legendary Lost Lemon Mine, rumoured to be hidden somewhere in the southwest section of the province.
Runners and a sunny Mother Nature showed up for the 44th annual Terry Fox run
Dozens of runners, walkers, strollers and dogs showed up at Sunday's 44th annual Terry Fox run in High River.
Volunteer organizer Brenda McCredie said the weather turned out, as did people showing up to support the cause.
"It was so good this year. We had a record number of participants, and a record number of money raised. Right now, we're at about $4,600 but there's still more coming in. We had about 150 participants. We had the run club again from Joe Clark, so we had about 40 kiddos come out and their parents."
Eastend non-profit secures substantial grant for necessary tractor
The southwest non-profit responsible for maintaining the Eastend Rodeo Grounds was recently awarded a $5,000 grant to support their purchase of a much-needed tractor to upkeep the arena.
The Eastend Light Horse Improvement Society received the funding as a part of the Innovation Federal Credit Union's Legacy Community Development Grant Fund which has invested over $340, 000 into 28 Saskatchewan organizations this year.
Swift Current's Memorial Bench Program sees upgrades & additions
The City of Swift Current's Memorial Bench Program has been honouring the lives of community members for nearly a decade and recently installed a duo of new additions.
One of the new memorial benches that was put in just this year is located near Buffalo Park while the other can be found just north of the Kiwanis Bike Safety Park off the Chinook Pathway.
Michael Newell, parks manager for the City of Swift Current, noted that after concerns about the wooden memorial benches, the City made the shift to sturdier, vinyl benches.
Playground upgrades are coming to Okotoks
The Town of Okotoks will have two upgraded playgrounds soon.
According to the Town, construction has already begun to replace the playgrounds at both the Crystal Ridge and Suntree Park Playgrounds.
The Town had asked for public input on the designs of the new playgrounds through an online poll.
People were able to select between two designs per playground, with each poll being available for several weeks.
Flood Watch issued for Pembina River at Walhalla and Neche
The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Pembina River, including Walhalla and Neche, ND after heavy rain Monday when 100 to 150mm fell over the region. Water levels have been rising since the rain wrapped up Tuesday morning, and the forecaster has indicated flooding is possible.