Melting temperatures return as above average weather continues
You could feel it as soon as you walked out the door this morning, the air just felt like it was going to be one of those unusually warm early winter days, and that’s exactly what we’re expecting.
"Daytime highs 12 to 15 degrees above average are expected today," said CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. "We’re heading toward +3 to +5 across Southern Manitoba, with the warmest conditions expected in the Red River Valley. Averages, right now, are around -9."
From page to stage: Wendy Sidloski's creative adaptation of the classic tale, The Gift of the Magi with Crocus 80 Theatre
Crocus 80 Theatre is ushering in the festive spirit this year with a rendition of "The Gift of the Magi." Originally crafted by O. Henry as a classic short story, the magical narrative has been adapted for the stage by local playwright Wendy Sidloski. Sidloski elaborates on the inspiration behind her creation of this short play.
God’s Great Faithfulness
Lamentations 3:22
Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-15
EPS weekend report: thefts, unauthorized taxi operation, 29-year-old arrested
Sunday
A 29-year-old woman spent Sunday night behind bars following a report of a disturbance in the Royal Heights part of town, according to the Estevan Police Service.
This incident was one of more than a dozen matters the EPS reported dealing with over the weekend.
Police said they arrested the woman for breaching her release conditions and mischief to property. They planned to keep her in cells until she could appear in court on Monday.
The Race Is On
Ecclesiastes 9:11
Food price increases for 2024 will be lower than in previous years
Canada’s Food Price Report 2024 is forecasting another increase but it's not expected to be as bad as in other years.
According to the report the average family of four is expected to spend $16,297.20 on food in 2024, an increase of up to $701.79 from last year.
The report is a collaboration between researchers at Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr Sylvain Charlebois is the project lead, a professor, and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
We Need Discipline
Proverbs 13:18
Discipline is one of the most hated terms of our times...right alongside patience and self-control. But have you noticed how often it comes up in the testimonies of those who win?
Here are some key uses of discipline:
No runner completes the training or a race without it.
No weight-loss program is maintained without it.
No human body is kept fit without it.
No mind is sharpened without it.
No temptation is overcome without it.
Trans-Canada highway reopens after first December storm
As of early Saturday morning, the low pressure system which began impacting the region yesterday continues to produce very strong wind gusts, leading to reduced visibility across the area this morning.