Rosetown physiotherapist recognized as outstanding fitness leader
Megan Sweet, a physiotherapist who works at Rosetown Hospital, has been recognized as a Community Champion Outstanding Fitness Leader by Rivers West District…
Harvest Family Festival planning underway
Planning is underway for this year's Harvest Family Festival, slated for Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 9-11. Committee members agreed at a late-April meeting to book Talbot Acres petting zoo.
North West Central School students learn drone technology
PLENTY —About 75 students at North West Central School recently completed a drone education program covering agricultural applications, flight skills and career awareness.
Young entrepreneurs show their business side
Students of Rosetown Central High and visitors to the school had a lot of variety to choose from at a special market on Thursday.
Main Street paving could come in late summer
Main Street could get a new surface as far north as Sixth Avenue later this summer, with Southwest Paving of Swift Current submitting the low bid of about $416,600 to mill and recap…
Town council approves east neighbourhood contracts despite bids running 32% over estimate
Town councillors took their decision on whether to approve contracts that came in much higher than the original estimate behind closed doors at their June 1 meeting.
Sun West receives $35,000 grant for outdoor learning program
Sun West School Division is getting a $35,000 provincial grant for outdoor learning. The money will help pay for 20 students from around the school division "to attend the Faces Experience…
Federal grants now doubled for seniors projects
GATINEAU, QC -- The federal government has doubled its maximum grant to $50,000 for community seniors projects and opened applications for the 2026-27 funding cycle.
Canada marks Clean Air Day
Canadian officials marked Clean Air Day last week, using the occasion to highlight the ongoing risks of air pollution despite the country having some of the world's best air quality.
Rosetown seniors play whist, bingo and crib
Whist results from the week saw Eckhard Wiebe take first place, followed by Jim Wright in second, Carol Gates in third, and Gail Bevill in fourth.
New Gas Plus station
An equipment operator spreads sand and gravel above a grate and the new fuel tanks on Friday afternoon at the new Gas Plus station at Railway Avenue and First Street East…
Rosetown RCMP investigate stolen vehicle, house fire during busy week
Rosetown and Kyle RCMP responded to several incidents across the region during the week of May 29 to June 4, 2026.
Council weighs soccer pitch for rodeo trailer parking
ROSETOWN – Town councillors aim to accommodate the request for more space near the riding arena to park horse trailers.
Food bank gets nearly $6,300 from Thrasher estate
ROSETOWN – Members of the Rosetown and District Food Bank received a large donation at the start of their annual general meeting last week.
Four-sided map planned to help cemetery visitors
Town leaders plan to have a four-sided map installed at the cemetery. The existing map is two-sided, and it's hard for people to find someone's grave, town councillors were told.
Council cancels one July meeting
Town councillors decided to cancel one of their regular July meetings. They will gather on July 20 instead.
Orange Memories Musings: Not just a farmer
Most of the crop is in. The seeds are going into moisture, but these 30+ days have been brutal. As I write this, we are having a beautiful rain shower.
Rosetown seniors crown weekly card winners
Whist players gathered at the Rosetown Seniors Centre this week, with Laurie Carpenter taking top spot. Gail Bevill finished second, Carol Gates third and Terry MacDonald fourth.
Young Entrepreneur Bursary offers grants, mentorship to those under 35
Business people up to 35 years old can receive grants and mentorship through the Young Entrepreneur Bursary program.
Scotty hunts new prey at T.rex Discovery Centre
Scotty hunts new prey in an exhibit at the T.rex Discovery Centre. The centre, "home of Scotty, the world's largest T. rex," opened in mid-May…