By John Wagner
The RM of Piapot held its monthly meeting on January 11th at Piapot. Present were councilors Ken Hobbs, Lorne Kusler, Don Moorhead, Roland Evans, Gerald Sanderson, Harvey Baker, Doug Casey, Graham Markert, Administrator, Barry Dixon and myself.

Every January, I decide to change my life. Actually, I frequently decide to change my life. Sometimes, I decide to pursue a new hobby, like wood carving.

By Sheri Monk
Jess Parsonage was one of three Canadians selected to represent the country at the International Livestock Congress’ Young Ranchers Program held recently at Denver, Colorado.
“There was a gal from Australia, five ranchers from Mexico, two from the U.S. and three of us from Canada,” said Parsonage.
Though Einstein said time is relative, at 34-years-old, Parsonage may not be in the demographic many would think of in association with a youth-focused program. But in the ranching business, it is indicative of the changing times. Not as many are getting into …

By Sheri Monk
It was learned just after press time had passed that Consul pastor David Manley was on his way to Haiti to help with the relief efforts.

By Sheri Monk
Last week, Alan Howard wrote letters to local newspaper in the Southwest, encouraging them to write letters to government to express concern over how healthcare in the region is administered.

By Sheri Monk
Northwest Consolidated Beef Producers (NWCBP) sent a letter to all members last week warning that Canada’s major beef processor be trying to break the group apart.

By Sheri Monk
Across the country, throughout much of Saskatchewan and certainly in the Southwest, doctor shortages have become a regular fixture of conversation and news coverage.

Poor conditions across the southern Saskatchewan belt have prompted RCMP to issue a travel advisory.
Highway travel west of Regina is not recommended as of 8:30 p.m. this evening (Jan. 23) due to heavy, wet snow and freezing rain.
Motorists should check highway conditions before leaving home. Click here for highway conditions.
If you must travel, bring a cell phone, tell family or friends what your planned destination is and what time you expect to arrive. Dress warmly, bring a shovel and an emergency kit – advice which applies throughout the winter season.
But …

Esther Rauch
April 19, 1924 – December 23, 2009
Esther Rauch passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at White Rock, BC. She was born on April 19, 1924 in Waskatenau, Alberta. During World War II, she lived in Vancouver, BC, with the Black family on Marine Drive and worked in a plywood factory.

Winifred Mary Drever (nee Strande)
May 12, 1924 – January 6, 2010
Winifred Mary was the youngest of five children born to Sven and Nancy Strande. She was born on May 12th, 1924 at the homestead, the same as her four older siblings were.