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SaskPower is planning a power outage for Monday, November 25 that will affect the Guernsey area. 

The outage is planned for residents southwest of Guernsey between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, weather permitting. 

SaskPower is working to improve the power system in the area, and they thank customers for their cooperation and understanding. 

As the sun begins to peek out for the first time since an intense low pressure system dropped over a foot of snow in central Saskatchewan, RCMP continues to deal with the upshot. 

Due to weather conditions, all curling leagues at the Humboldt Curling Club has been cancelled for Tuesday November 19.

*Update*

Saskatchewan RCMP continue to receive reports of weather-related collisions and incidents throughout the province.

There have been multiple reports of jackknifed semis including the areas of east of Dafoe, Pense, Disley, east of Waldeck, and east of Regina near White City.

Traffic delays are expected for these areas and closures/re-routing may be in place. Travellers are reminded to monitor updates with the Highway Hotline for road updates. 

Barring interference from the recent snowfall, SaskPower has a pair of power outages coming up on Thursday November 21. 

One will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm affecting all customers in Cudworth & rural areas east of Cudworth.

The other will be conducted from 10:00am to 2:00pm affecting rural customers southwest of Guernsey.

The work is required for system improvements. SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation. 

The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Making Spirits Bright campaign is back for another holiday season. It’s the 11th annual fundraising campaign that looks to make a lasting impact on the lives of Saskatchewan children, expecting mothers and families requiring care.  

The temporary closure of emergency services of the Wadena Hospital has drawn the ire from the opposition Sask NDP Party. 

Between 11:00 pm on Thursday, November 14 and 7:00 am on Friday, November 15, emergency services were not available, with residents directed to either Kelvington or Wynyard. 

- with files from Lemuel Alquino, Discover Estevan

Drivers travelling down Highway 368 on any given late fall morning are likely to encounter deer, moose, and maybe the odd coyote or fox in the dark to twilight hours. But it’s not often that a huge green fireball trailing light as it streaks to the horizon greets locals in the morning. 

The Horizon School Division has announced the results of the school board election that was held on Wednesday night. 

The elected trustees are: 

Subdivision 1 Pamela Wintringham* (new) 

Subdivision 2 Linda Mattock (returning) 

Subdivision 3 Jennifer Lemky (returning) 

The results are in from Wednesday night’s election from the town of Lanigan.  

With Tony Mycock claiming the mayor position by acclimation, the election was held to determine six councillor positions as seven candidates were in the running. 

Here are the official results: