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As winter’s arrival signals challenging, even treacherous, driving conditions, Cornie Fehr reminds motorists to slow down, stay safe and respect the roadside emergency vehicles that are doing important work.

“This is a busy and dangerous job in the wintertime,” says Fehr, owner-operator of CV Towing. “Pulling people out of ditches and stuff like that can be very dangerous, because even when there’s slippery roads people don’t seem to slow down much. I would appreciate it if they did a little more.”

With a brand-new office and new staff, it’s almost like Christmas came early for Leo’s Mobile Tax Service this year. And they’re excited to share the goodwill.

“When your wallet hurts from spending all your money on Christmas presents,” jokes Leo Deurbrouck Jr., founder of Leo’s Mobile Tax Service, “make sure you come to us to do your taxes. That way you’ll get every penny of your refund or pay as little as possible and save your wallet!”

Toys in all their forms —  large or small, bright blue or soft pink, hardy or soft — are a staple during the Christmas season. The joy of receiving a new toy or a fuzzy stuffed companion is not limited to people. It extends to the family’s pets, too.  

At RuffMutts, which has locations in Morden, Altona, and Niverville, one can find a selection of pet toys that is thoughtfully curated to ensure that the personality and preference of each furry family member is represented.  

When you’re operating one of the largest arts councils in Saskatchewan, you’re never not busy. If there’s not a school or senior program to facilitate, there’s a grant to award; if there’s not a lineup of concerts to schedule, there’s contracting and planning to do it.

“We have just finished planning our 2025/26 season,” says Helen Arnold, Administrator for the Swift Current Arts Council (SCAC), adding that she’s also excited for the several concerts remaining on the current season’s programme.

Central Albertans are encouraged to nominate someone in their life for the Gift of Hearing. 

A manufacturer for Hear Right Canada is donating a premium set of rechargeable hearing aids, which will then be gifted to someone in the community.   

Bathsheba – “Unfair!”

The genealogy of Jesus tells us how God sees each individual as part of His intricate redemptive plan. But the story is less about the individuals and more about how His mercy and grace goes beyond cultural boundaries, moral failures, and social status. Each one is a testament of how God brings dignity to the despised, hope to the hopeless and purpose to those society often overlooks.

The Secrid is out. Actually, it’s been out for some time. 

Back in 2003, the Netherlands-based Van Geer family patented the first series of Secrid wallets. It was also the last series, as the high-quality, versatile product hasn’t required any changes since its introduction. 

Local volunteers are urging Central Plains residents and visitors to keep the roads safe for all this holiday season… and beyond.  

Central Plains Safe Ride Inc.is a newly formed non-profit organization that provides safe transportation for anyone unfit to drive due to alcohol consumption. Keeping Portage la Prairie roads free of drunk driving incidents is their goal, says treasurer for the board Matt Newham, who’s always on the lookout for volunteers to join their ranks.  

It’s the third year running for Horned Hereford Sale at Log Valley Ranch.

Co-owners Mike and Matt Jahnke say that the bulls have really taken off this year after such a warm fall, and that they’re looking forward to another great auction with their fellow ranchers.

Log Valley Ranch sits 25 miles north of Morse on Lake Diefenbaker. The ranch runs approximately 600 commercial cows, plus another 100 registered Herefords. They also background an average of 250 calves every winter.

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“A Love Story Divinely Authored”

Each generation listed in the genealogy of Jesus are in fact one story of God’s providence. What is Providence? It is how God takes a series of seemingly natural events and uses them to accomplish supernatural purposes. Now, some might say that these things are coincidence! All the right people in the right places at all the right times culminating in just the right outcome. OR you could conclude that God is weaving all these events into His divine tapestry.