Published in February 26th, 2009
Ballet Jorgen dancer, Preston McBain held a workshop for local FAME dancers this past Monday. The ballet company has a longstanding tradition of working with future generations of dancers in the communities they perform in. McBain danced in Tuesday’s production of Romeo and Juliet as Mercutio.- Katie Ryan Photo
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Published in February 26th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
They have two pieces of good news to report. Habitat for Humanity “On the Border” is set to build a tri-plex in the spring and now have a new executive director, who will lead the affiliate through their next phase of development.
Dennis Elko, who has volunteered with the organization on previous [...]
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Published in February 26th, 2009
Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
It’s only one game, but the Lloydminster Bandits are feeling pretty good about themselves after a big 6-2 win over their arch-rivals, the Vermilion Tigers in Game 1 of their second round NEAJBHL playoff series.
The Bandits scored twice in every period and dominated the last 40 minutes to skate away with [...]
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Published in February 26th, 2009
Colin Budd - Staff Writer
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance is finally in the black.
After the crop year disaster in 2002, the organization had struggled to get its head back above water for the latter part of the decade, but at a news conference last week, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced there was a small surplus.
“Of course we [...]
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Published in February 24th, 2009
The Miller Performing Arts Troupe entertained a full house this past Sunday at the Legacy Centre. They performed their final production in the Border City, “The Story of the Three Little Producers.” - Katie Ryan Photo
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Published in February 24th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
Building communities and creating jobs is on the horizon for Saskatchewan. Welcome joint infrastructure funding from the both provincial and federal governments, to the tune of $95 million, has been allotted to the province, under the Building Canada Fund.
Over $7.9 million will be invested in water, road and sewer improvement projects [...]
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Published in February 24th, 2009
Colin Budd - Staff Writer
The Saskatchewan Government asked. Producers responded. Now, the results of a major review of the province’s crop insurance program is starting to take shape.
On Thursday, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced the province was implementing 12 of 16 recommendations that came from a spring consultation with producers. Key changes include yield trending, [...]
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Published in February 24th, 2009
Robb Fenton - Staff Writer
It took five sets twice this past weekend, but at the end of Saturday’s match, the Lakeland Rustlers women’s volleyball team won their qualification series and are headed to the provincial championship this weekend.
The Rustlers took on the Briercrest Clippers and in a great battle, came back from being down 2-1 [...]
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Published in February 19th, 2009
Greg of Cold Morning, a local Border City band, performed at Ernie’s Coffee House this past Tuesday night. The evening was hosted by Don’t Tell Kay, to support local arts, music and creativity. - Katie Ryan Photo
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Published in February 19th, 2009
Katie Ryan - Staff Writer
There will be more officers on Lloydminster’s streets soon. The city’s RCMP detachment will have two new members joining them, thanks to Ed Stelmach’s decision to add 300 new police officers to the province over three years.
“The premier of Alberta has a program that these positions initially will be paid for [...]
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