Community

The Altona branch of the South Central Regional Library is bustling with workshops, contests, nerf battles, take-home crafts, movie afternoons and more in the plans before March concludes.

The branch is also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and you can win, more details below:

Wreck this Journal Workshop

The next one on the docket is the "Wreck this Journal" Workshop, a super fun activity for young ones of every age!

As the days grow longer and the snow begins to melt, local photographer Jennifer Normand has been busy capturing the beauty of spring through her lens.  

Normand is from New Bothwell but recently took a trip out to Sandilands in search of wildlife, and she wasn’t disappointed. 

The Spike and Friends Pet Services Inc. monthly nail trim clinic fundraiser is this Tuesday.

This will mark the third nail trim clinic of the year in support of the Moose Jaw Humane Society (MJHS), running from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. However, it will only be the second at Spike and Friends Pet Services Inc.'s new location, 441 Fairford Street West in Moose Jaw.

The Mortlach ATV Derby is making its return! 

On April 12, quads, side-by-sides, 4-wheelers and bikes will hit the mud, travelling around 50 km of coulees and farmland. The ride begins with a shotgun start at the Mortlach Rink, with a hot dog lunch provided at the halfway mark. 

Lindsay Newsham is one of the organizers of the event. She says that proceeds are going towards the Mortlach Rec Board. 

Now that the temperatures are tolerable and we are now able to see grass poking through in some places, it's about time to start making those spring plans. Let us know what you are most looking forward to, and then listen on Friday on the Nick Cooper show on Country 104 for the poll results!

Every once in a while, the unexpected will happen right before your eyes. Typically, when you're cruising down a dirt road and you spot a coyote, they are on the move immediately. For whatever reason this one decided it was "friendly day" and decided to just sit and watch me, watching it.

In the news this weekend I saw a crazy picture of the side of a diesel tanker ripped open spilling fuel on the road and this happened because the driver of the tanker decided to ignore the pilot vehicle. Thankfully no one was injured but it got me thinking...

What is something you have seen someone do while driving that made you stop and wonder, "What in the world were they thinking?"

Send your responses to (403) 938-0652 or joelle.reimer@goldenwest.ca

City Congratulates Brandon University Bobcats on Their Gold Medal Win for The 2025 U Sports Men's Volleyball Championship 

Mayor Jeff Fawcett and Brandon City Council wholeheartedly send their warmest congratulations to Brandon University Bobcats on their extraordinary triumph in winning the U Sports Men’s Volleyball National Championship!

As March comes to a close in Southeast Saskatchewan, we've been enjoying a decent start to spring with actual spring-like weather! This month, we've had an incredible variety of submissions for the March Perfect Pet Contest. Alongside the usual mix of playful puppies and curious kittens, we've also welcomed a charming goat and an adorable lamb into the competition.

The following Awards were presented during yesterday's Awards Concert, March 23, 2025:

The Most Promising Vocal Performer scholarship, 12 yrs & under is donated by Boissevain Lions Club.

• This year the adjudicator selected: Mia Wetstein

The Most Promising Vocal Performer scholarship, 18 yrs & under is donated by Killarney-Turtle Mountain Municipality.

• This year the adjudicator selected: Joel Lovett