Elaine Ashfield
Who should promote our town?
I have heard from some people that the newspaper should be the one promoting our community and to this I totally agree.
Except that...
Cyclist struck and killed by farm tractor on Highway 1
A freak accident claimed the life of a 34-year old cyclist when he was struck and killed by a farm tractor on Highway 1...
Town over budget in revenue and expenditures
The 2016 Financial Statement for the Town of Whitewood was presented at a recent council meeting by Stephanie Frondall from the accountants Meyers Norris...
Financing the marijuana market
The two old sayings, “It’s not what you know but who you know” and “Money talks,” sure come to mind when I read the...
Proposed budget lowers mill rate and cuts spending
Whitewood town council has proposed to trim spending rather than increase taxes.
This was the information provided to the few people that attended the public...
Town issues discussed with MP Robert Kitchen
MP Robert Kitchen and Whitewood town council had an informal, yet informative, discussion April 26.
Deputy mayor Chad Kelly welcomed the member of Parliament on...
There are a few ringer in local horseshoe club
The clanging of metal that you soon will hear on Tuesday nights will be men and women pitching their horseshoes onto the pegs at...
Cuts for taxpayers and cuts from budget
The announcement of the 2017 tax rates was a big surprise to the few people that attended the public meeting with the Town Council...
Questions on assessments to be answered
In the absence of the mayor at the April 18meeting, deputy mayor Chad Kelly chaired the meeting, with all other council members in attendance.
Prior...
Volunteers help create a positive impact on lives
The Whitewood Nursing Home honoured its volunteers April 25 when they invited the many people who assist them throughout the year to make the...
Provincial News
Two RCMP officers shot responding to an assault
Two members of Melville RCMP were shot Sunday night while responding to an assault in Melville. One suspect was arrested and charged.
According to the...
