小蓝视频

By Calvin Daniels, Yorkton This Week It is beginning to feel like 2018 may be the year of unending winter. There is some hope in the forecast that on the Canadian Prairies at least we are inching closer to normal temperatures.

Naloxone is a medication that, when administered properly, can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

National Volunteer Week was celebreated in Canada during April 7 to 13. This year鈥檚 theme was: 鈥淐elebrate the Value of Volunteering鈥�. Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate, and say 鈥渢hank you鈥� to Canada鈥檚 estimated 12.7 million volunteers.

At long last, spring has finally arrived and not a moment too soon. Spring is magic here on the prairies. Very soon, the grass will be green, buds on shrubs and trees will become leaves, and flowers will be all in full bloom.

鈥淚t was really okay鈥�, said Assiniboia Mayor Bob Himbeault. 鈥淭he meeting was very casual, and most people I spoke with afterwards felt it was quite good.

A Mother鈥檚 Day Tea and Fashion Show will be presented by the Friends of the Gravelbourg Convent on Saturday, May 12.

The Assiniboia and District Pro-Life will host their spring banquet at the St. George鈥檚 Parish Centre on Sunday, May 6 at 6 p.m. The keynote speaker is Carla Carlson, a Swift Current area lawyer and palliative care advocate.

Two well-known radio personalities - Jamie Lewis (on the left) from CKRM Regina, and Jason Lee (on the right) from CJWW Saskatoon - blew into town on April 19 and 20 to help local volunteers and fundraisers sell Spring Fever Lotto tickets.

Claire Seal, Branch Manager of Conexus Credit Union presents Curtis Nelson, President of the Civic Improvement Association a cheque for $50,000 towards Assiniboia鈥檚 New Arena.

The Town of Assiniboia sponsored and hosted a special Awards Night at the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre on April 18, recognizing several individuals who demonstrate outstanding service toward the community.