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If you were wanting to help out with Remembrance Day setup at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Sunday, there’s been a slight change of plans. 

“Usually there’s a hockey game on the evening before – the 10th of November – and this year there isn’t one,” explained Christine Simpson, first vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59. 

On Tuesday of last week, the Weyburn Police Service received a call from a medical facility seeking assistance with an unruly patient. Deputy Chief Shane St. John says their presence was enough to ease the situation. 

“Sometimes it's just that police presence can calm things down. You don't want it to escalate. They're not, the general public or workers. it's a tough situation when someone's in the facility and they're really acting violent or in a threatening manner, but they are where they need to be to get the help that they need. It's a tough balance.” 

Field work is pretty much complete in Manitoba and it is the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from conferences to trade shows and more. Some of these events focus on woman and all they bring to the industry.

The Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, an annual highlight for women involved in agriculture, is set to take place from November 18th to 20th in Winnipeg. Co-chair Doris Doelger is a co-chair and speaks passionately about the events, admitting her current job came as a result of a past conference.

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry is working on upgrades in the area. 

Reeve Darrel Curé says they are excited to have baseball diamonds by the Grotto in St Malo once again

“Right now, the RM is working with the parish that owns that piece of property. And we are working with them to establish the baseball diamonds on the parish’s land.” 

Q. Why are you running for mayor/council?

A. I chose to run for council again because I felt I have something to offer as a city councillor. I am a common sense problem solver with a business background. I love this community and will put its citizens first when making decisions about the city and the those who live here. 

Q. Do you have experience in public service/community boards/politics?

A current town councillor has thrown his name in the hat to run for mayor of the Town of Herbert and is keen to bring a fresh outlook to the table.

Born and raised in Swift Current, Ron Becker and his wife decided to move to the Town of Herbert over three and a half years ago and have enjoyed being closer to family, as well as becoming passionate about the community.

The former automotive technician noted that he isn't interested in the position for financial reasons, but rather to develop and further improve the town.

A new social sports league is making its way into Portage la Prairie, as The Portage Cornhole Club prepares to host its first tournament this month. The event, taking place on November 23 in the Glesby Center, marks the beginning of a winter series that aims to keep the popular backyard game alive throughout the colder months.

An abnormally warm and dry October for Swift Current is now in the books.

The city received only 33 per cent of its October average precipitation while also being 3.2 C above the 139-year monthly average. 

Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the lack of moisture hampered not only Swift Current but other areas.

Steinbach City Council voted on Tuesday to reject a proposal presented by Steinbach Community Outreach (SCO) seeking municipal support to access funding for harm reduction initiatives. The decision was made during a regular council meeting, where City Councillor Michael Zwaagstra made the motion to not proceed with the request, which was seconded by Councillor Susan Penner. The motion passed with council's approval. 

The provincial government is planning to amend the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act.

The plans, which would include increasing the number of electoral divisions in the province, were announced by the government on Tuesday (Nov. 5).

If the amendments are passed there would be two more electoral divisions added to Alberta. However, the new division's locations have not been announced.