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RCMP recover drugs, pills and firearms during search

October 27, 2021 11:06 am

On October 22, 2021, as a result of an ongoing investigation, the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), along with assistance from officers ...

Saskatchewn planning for vaccinations of five to 11-year-olds

October 26, 2021 6:07 pm

Saskatchewan has ordered 112,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine specially formulated for children aged five to 11 with delivery anticipated in mid-November, 2021. The Sa...

Virden RCMP respond to fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision

October 26, 2021 12:59 pm

On October 25, 2021, at 8:40 pm, officers from the Virden RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on Highway 21, located approximately five ...

New ag program launched

October 25, 2021 2:37 pm

Saskatchewan’s agriculture-sector-identified need for multi-skilled workers has resulted in a unique new program. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has announced a new three-year Ag...

Marit says 2021 shows resilience of farmers

October 25, 2021 2:37 pm

World-Spectator editor Kevin Weedmark spoke with Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Dave Marit last week about the challenges of agriculture in the province in 2021, and his...

Bridges Law, Parkland CPAP introduce themselves

October 25, 2021 2:35 pm

At the Moosomin Chamber meeting on Tuesday, two new Moosomin businesses introduced themselves to Chamber members. Bridges and Company Law and Parkland CPAP services have op...

Putland speaks on importance of being an Age Friendly community
October 25, 2021 2:33 pm

Chamber hears update on airport project
October 25, 2021 2:31 pm

SUMA says increased policing costs could have big impact on municipalities
October 25, 2021 2:27 pm

Two local women part of Touchdown for Dreams
October 25, 2021 2:26 pm

‘All Together Now’ Set for November 14-15
October 25, 2021 2:21 pm

Bleau back in court October 26
October 25, 2021 2:19 pm

Power upgrades for area
October 25, 2021 2:12 pm

One year for child porn charges
October 25, 2021 2:11 pm

Santa Parade, Moonlight Madness Dec. 2
October 25, 2021 7:26 am

RCMP officers respond to reports of vehicle driving with roof ripped off
October 22, 2021 4:50 pm

Manitoba state of emergency expires today
October 21, 2021 10:30 am

Rate review panel recommends lower SGI rates
October 21, 2021 9:53 am

New $33.7 million elementary school opens in Weyburn
October 20, 2021 11:58 am

RCMP warning the public after two recent frauds in southwest Manitoba
October 20, 2021 9:37 am

Car stolen from Yorkton business
October 20, 2021 9:35 am

Water levels about to rise from Shellmouth to St Lazare
October 19, 2021 7:10 pm

Out-of-province patient transfers to Ontario being initiated
October 18, 2021 11:13 am

Hometown, Borderland Co-ops complete merger
October 18, 2021 7:24 am

Fast food restaurants in Sask to require proof of vaccination
October 15, 2021 1:01 pm

A few things are coming together for the next step up for the area
October 14, 2021 2:18 pm

Fast food restaurants in Sask to require proof of vaccination
October 15, 2021 1:01 pm

A few things are coming together for the next step up for the area
October 14, 2021 2:18 pm

Moosomin Rangers return to the Big Six
October 13, 2021 2:08 pm

Kohr Capital hopes to move on to next phase with Cobblestone House
October 13, 2021 2:06 pm

Prairie Girl Art Centre opens in McNaughton Building
October 13, 2021 2:04 pm

Lawrence says residency program a huge step forward
October 13, 2021 1:58 pm

Freedom getting closer for Afghan family with a Moosomin connection
October 13, 2021 1:56 pm

Proof of vaccine will be required for Shrine event
October 13, 2021 1:55 pm

Town pens letter of concern to health minister over ER closure
October 13, 2021 1:54 pm

Medical residents to be trained in SE Sask
October 13, 2021 1:52 pm

Sod turning held for new playground
October 13, 2021 1:51 pm

Local investors getting behind Cobblestone House
October 13, 2021 1:49 pm

Town of Moosomin prepares for new Covid rules
October 12, 2021 11:46 am

Ceremony for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
October 12, 2021 11:44 am

Bochek signs with the Vancouver Giants
October 12, 2021 11:41 am

Car Rally held at Elkhorn Antique Auto Museum
October 12, 2021 11:36 am

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Last Wednesday at around 8 pm, the Whitewood Fire Department responded to a semi crashing into a commercial building on the east side of Whitewood. The accident knocked the power out to the town of Whitewood for over six hours.

The paving of Ellice Street in Moosomin during the week of October 12, 2020.

Enbridge’s Al Sawatzky presents a $25,633 cheque to Moosomin Mayor Larry Tomlinson alongside (left to right) Catherine Mannle of the rec department, CAO Paul Listrom, Councillor Murray Gray, Rec Director Mike Schwean, Steve Loney of Enbridge, Councillor Chris Davidson, Councillor Ron Fisk, Tera Harper of Borderland Co-op, and Councillor Garry Towler.

Three blocks of Ellice Street in Moosomin were being paved last week all the way from Park Avenue to Windover Avenue.

Doug Windrim heading to his first tee. Above Doug Windrim admiring the course before teeing off during game number 102 of the year.

Kendry Lewis, left, and Cohen Haines, right, set up an iced tea stand on Main Street in Moosomin on Saturday, Oct. 3, selling iced tea to people passing by for $1 a cup.

Steven Bonk became the first official candidate in the Moosomin constituency when he filed his nomination papers at the returning office in Moosomin Wednesday.

The Moosomin Community Theatre is set to open after Thanksgiving weekend with Covid-19 restrictions in place.

The Moosomin Generals Girls football team hosted the Yorkton Lady Gridders for a game on Friday, September 25 in what was their second game of the season.

After no dance classes for a year, dance is back in Moosomin, with classes being held on Monday evenings at the Sportsplex.

People lined up for burgers at the Esterhazy Fire Department Family Barbecue on September 22, 2020

Harvest is wrapping up across southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba. This photo of harvest in the Fairmede district was taken by Elize Steyn and entered in the World-Spectator’s harvest photo contest.

This group photo of the McNaughton High School grad class of 2020 was created/edited by Casey McCormac and Kadence Meredith. Casey was also the photographer of the individuals. The photo was created because students could not pose for a group grad photo due to Covid-19.

Parks and Rec director Mike Schwean getting the rink ready for the winter.

The scene outside the Moosomin Co-op C-Store where Borderland Co-op had its third annual Fuel Good Day. This year they supported KidSport, an organization that helps cover the cost of kids’ sport program registration and equipment.

Teachers from MacLeod Elementary school meeting their student on the first day of school at the new Meet Points to help ensure classes stay together.

Josh from Esterhazy riding his bike across a beautiful sunset sky. This photo was submitted by Tammy MacDonald as part of the World-Spectator’s Summer Fun photo contest.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was in Moosomin Wednesday to announces that Moosomin will receive almost $400,000 in MEEP funding from the provincial government, in addition to about $600,000 in provincial revenue sharing for 2020 and $163,000 in Safe Restart funding.

The newly renovated community area in front of the Moosomin Legion.

On the last evening that the D.A. Mackenzie Aquatic Centre was open in Esterhazy, they hosted a puppy swim. Many dogs decided to come and donate their entry fee to the Esterhazy dog park.

The continuous pour on the south headframe at K3, part of the $3 billion expansion of Mosaic Esterhazy’s K3, was completed Friday, September 4, 2020.

Baya and Teddy Apperley flying a kite at Moosomin Lake.

Enbridge wraps up line 3 work in area. Near Kelso, the last piece of land along the 1,070-km Line 3 replacement pipeline right of way has been reclaimed to pre-construction condition or better.

New headframe taking shape: The continuous pour is under way on the south headframe at K3, part of the $3 billion expansion of Mosaic Esterhazy’s K3.

Trick or treaters making the rounds at Moosomin Regional park on August 15.

Councillor Murray Gray at the site of Moosomin’s new community garden which will open in 2021.

The slip form is being poured for the south headframe at the K3 expansion at Esterhazy. Rising at 6.5 inches an hour in a continuous pour, it will take 24 days to reach its full height. The north headframe at K3, at 380 feet, is the tallest structure in Saskatchewan.

Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall with Conservative leadership candidate Dr. Leslyn Lewis, who visited the Yorkton-Melville riding Monday. Wagantall had earlier expressed her support for Dr. Lewis for the Conservative leadership.

Bob Heintz with his VLT jackpot that he won at the Kipling Motor Inn on August 7.

Two tornadoes and several intense storms hit the region last week. This photo of the August 7 tornado was taken by Donna Gagnon over Oak Lake. That tornado took the lives of two teens from Melita.

Sharon Meyers submitted this photo of Dylan Bruce fishing at Moosomin Lake

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Hoping for one family’s safe transit to Canada

Kevin Weedmark
August 6, 2021 4:49 pm

MDHCF makes a good case for Moosomin CT Scanner

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Wrong again, CBC! We are far more diverse than you imagine

Kevin Weedmark
June 18, 2021 10:34 am

The challenges of graduation ceremonies during a pandemic

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