Tara Garcia

A Filipino feast took place this past weekend as part of a dinner fundrasier to help a local girl suffering from DiGeorge Syndrome. 

2-year-old Amari Gayatenia was diagnosed with the immune-compromised condition and the local community came together to help raise funds to help cover her medical costs. Amari's condition requires frequent Tertiary Care Centre treatment resulting in many hospital visits both in and out of the province. 

Icasiana de Gala one of the event organizers details the success of "A Night For Amari"

The rails will be bright again this holiday season with the return of the CP Holiday Train. 

Salem Woodrow, spokesperson for Canadian Pacific provides details on this year's holiday program. 

"Canadian Pacific is incredibly excited and proud to be bringing back the CP Holiday Train to more than 160 communities in Canada and the United States for the 24th year to raise money, food, and awareness for local food banks and hunger issues."

The time of year to ring those phones for Telemiracle 47 is quickly approaching and performers for the weekend-long cast are being sought. 

Chair of Telemiracle 47, Scott Lamb provides details on the upcoming auditions. 

"Regina is next weekend and the audition deadline for that is October 19th," he said. "After COVID we realized that people want to actually do their own videos so we are doing a video submission deadline of October 25th. So you can take a video of yourself performing and submit it and you may have a chance of being on the show."

Local youth of all ages took to the Lyric Theatre stage last night to perform in the first Youth Talent Night of the season. 

The evening was hosted by local music teacher Glenna Switzer who actively participated in the night where her students shined. 

Switzer provides some history on the origin of the Youth Talent Night. 

"We started Youth Talent Night just like the Open Stage and it started about maybe six or eight years ago now," she said. "It has been quite a while and a very rewarding experience that's for sure."

A 15-year-old female from Lethbridge has been charged and arrested by Lethbridge Police Service and charged with uttering threats after an incident earlier this week in Maple Creek. 

The incident began around 7:25 am on October 4th when Maple Creek RCMP began investigating a social media post that contained threatening information. The initial investigation indicated that there was a possibility that it was posted in the Maple Creek area. 

It will be a new experience for some local newcomers when they take to the ice with the Swift Current Broncos next week. 

Community Connections with the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Center, Rebecca Anderson provides details on this exciting opportunity. 

We have a skate with the Broncos happening next Wednesday. This is an opportunity for anyone whether they have skated before or not to come and meet the Bronco players, try out skating on the ice, and skate with the team.

It was a holiday meal with all the trimmings last night at the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Center's thanksgiving dinner. 

The Executive Director of the Welcome Center Icasiana de Gala provides details on the annual cultural event. 

This is our thanksgiving dinner, we do this annually I believe since 2013. So this is our 9th year. We started with one turkey and now we have eleven turkeys I think and ham and a lot of additional things there. We're so glad that were able to do this again. 

The provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta continue to collaborate in the fight against the mountain pine beetle. 

Since 2011 the provinces have worked together as Dr. Rory McIntosh, Forest insect and disease expert for forest services with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment explains. 

Since 2011 we've worked with the province of Alberta to slow the spread east and the spread of beetles in Alberta. We feel the best approach is to prevent the beetle from reaching Saskatchewan rather than try to manage it in a northern forest.

Residents of Shaunavon should be prepared for hydrant flushing to be taking place tomorrow and Wednesday. 

A slight discoloration of the water may occur however running a tap or fixture and allowing water to run should fix this issue. 

It is recommended to avoid or reduce the use of hot water during this time if possible and residents should not wash clothes during this time period. 

Rider pride will be strong in Stewart Valley tomorrow night when they host their Rider Block Party.

After the village suffered the devastating loss of their school and community centre back in August they are using this celebration as a way to look forward and fundraise combining the block party with their community fire fundraising event. 

One of the organizers of the event Jennie Moen provides details on some special guests and events taking place.