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The recent appointment of Jessica Campbell as the first female assistant coach in the NHL has sparked inspiration among young female hockey players, including members of the Weyburn Gold Wings. Campbell, who is now coaching with the Seattle Kraken, has made history not just for herself but for aspiring athletes everywhere.

Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band will be coming to Swift Current this week with their "YeeHaw" tour. 

The band began their tour in Ontario back in September and will be performing 59 shows in six provinces ending their tour back in Ontario near the end of November. 

Woods says the show is a throwback to the days of TV variety shows and combines alot of variety, humor and is very family friendly. 

The 5th Weyburn Scouts Group is not just about youth learning skills, but giving back to the community.

"The Scouts are always willing and able, and looking, to seek out other partners in the community," said Scouter Lise Soles. "If somebody has something that they think the Scouts would like to do, or if they have an event that they'd like the Scouts to come and take part in or participate with, absolutely, get a hold of us."

Soles said they also have a few spots available for new members or leaders. 

From turkey dinners to changing, falling leaves, the fall season has a beauty unmatched, with initiatives in full swing, including construction.

Wildlife photography can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to capture the beauty of nature and the extended warm fall weather has provided numerous opportunities to snap great images of animals in the wild. Renowned photographer Dennis Fast of Steinbach offers valuable tips for photographing animals in a way that respects their space and behavior.

Kurling for Kids is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families at children’s hospitals. They strive to raise funds that allow hospitals to provide leading edge medical treatments, programs and equipment for children, which would otherwise be out of reach with current budgets.

The Warm Welcome Kitchen is back in full swing this season, offering meals and fellowship to those in need. Operating every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Giles Anglican Church, the kitchen has become a hub for local residents to come together, share a meal, and stretch their grocery budgets a little further.

Donna McGillicky, kitchen coordinator for the Warm Welcome Kitchen, said the program is designed to support the community.

“People come in for the fellowship. We have seniors that come and they get together and visit,” she said.

It's the weekly roundup of what's going on at the Estevan Comprehensive School - it's the ECS Radio Show for October 19!

This week, the students talked about volunteering at the United Way Telethon this weekend, reminding the grade 12's about their unofficial transcripts, and an incredible opportunity to check out the University of Alberta! Plus, the SRC checked in and updated everyone on how the group has been this year so far. They're taking over the United Way Telethon from midnight to 6:00 a.m. so that the adults can take the night off for their hard work. 

The Southeast branch of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) is honouring Weyburn local Fred Sandeski for his work with the Community Low Income Center (CLIC).  

Treasurer of Southeast SASW, Carrie Thorn Langer, describes Sandeski as a pillar in the community. He has a degree in social work that he achieved later in life, after health challenges forced him to find a new career path. 

For Alexander Peters, Thursday (October 16) was a special day as MechWarrior 5: Clans officially launched on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam. The Winkler-based voice actor, known locally as a Golden West Broadcasting news anchor, has brought the character of Liam to life in the latest installment of the iconic video game series, which has already received rave reviews.