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Council wants to relocate rather than cut down trees

Grenfell town council met for its regular meeting on July 6 at 7 p.m. Following the adoption of the council minutes from the regular meeting...

Canada Day baby born in ambulance

Two Grenfell paramedics helped bring a healthy baby girl into the world on Canada Day. Paramedics Rob Buchanan and Michaela Giroux of Grenfell’s JT Ambulance...

History sealed for 25 years

Some of Canada’s history has been sealed and stored at Grenfell’s Adare Museum as part of a special celebration for Canada Day 150. The Grenfell...

Whitewood Birthday Bash an overwhelming success

Residents, both past and present, converged on Whitewood last weekend where they took part in celebrations honouring both Canada’s 150th anniversary and Whitewood’s 125th. The...

Martin case back before the courts and adjourned again

The Jerry Martin case was back before the court in Broadview on July 5 where another adjournment was granted. Appearing as an agent on behalf...

Resident upset damaged road not repaired

“Unnecessary removal of pavement in front of my property has caused us several problems,” Howard Balon told town council at its June 20 meeting. Balon...

Donations from church celebration helps others

The celebration of the 115th year of the Anglican Church on main street was a great success. “Everything turned out better than I could have...

Municipality works at energy cost reduction

The Rural Municipality of Willowdale has received $15,000 toward the $20,000 estimated cost of a Municipal Building Energy Retrofit. The RM applied under the...

Think before demanding antibiotics

By Michelle Nicholson Special to Grasslands News Antibiotics are meant to treat bacteria — not viruses. Saskatchewan is the second highest user of antimicrobials in Canada. Thirty...

GECS students honoured for academic achievements

Staff, parents and peers gathered June 23 to celebrate the successes and graduation of Grade 6 students from Grenfell Elementary Community School (GECS). Charlene Kurtz’s...

Provincial News

Bangor, Yorkton, and two rural residences raided

Gunshots, a SWAT team, and a heavy police presence are not scenes typically associated with small-town Saskatchewan, but for residents of Bangor, that’s exactly...

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