Jennifer Argue, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Recommendations from Planning and Economic Development committee defeated at council table Members Public

Kitchens in suites not permitted…yet

Politics

McKillop council expands social media presence but does not allow comments Members Public

No other RMs or municipalities in the area appear to restrict all commentary fully

Politics

Bulyea asks for help after CAO resigns Members Public

RM CAO recommends absorbing Bulyea

Politics

By-election in RM of Lumsden for Division 1 Members Public

Three candidates vying for the seat

Politics

RM of Lumsden amends council procedures to increase transparency Members Public

Meeting minutes will include conflict of interest discussion notes

Politics

37th Annual Treaty 4 Gathering brought up to 2,000 students per day Members Public

Last week, many First Nations under Treaty 4 came together at the site of the signing of the Treaty in Fort Qu’Appelle. The week marked 149 years since the signing of the Treaty

Arts, Entertainment, Culture

Happy Hollow rebuttal Members Public

“We are talking 7 year olds and 70 year olds. It’s not like I’m running a bike rally.”

business and agriculture

RM approves building of road Members Public

The term ‘muddy’ has been used to describe a controversial piece of road after a rain event in the RM of Dufferin. It could also do the same regarding communication around the RM’s council table lately.

Politics

Huge benefit bringing students and Seniors together Members Public

Encouraging young people to volunteer

Arts, Entertainment, Culture

Filling the gap for local Seniors Members Public

The new grant-funded Age-Friendly Rec. board, focused on connecting local services, increasing accessibility, and having fun

Arts, Entertainment, Culture
Stock Photo

Unhappy over Happy Hollow Members Public

Trespassing, dust, noise and break-ins - RM of Lumsden residents speak to council about traffic and noise concerns at the Happy Hollow Corn Maze

Politics

RM of Lumsden will return to in-person meetings Members Public

Like many councils across the Province, during the pandemic, the RM of Lumsden Council moved to meeting exclusively over Zoom, then after restrictions were lifted, slowly moved to return to meeting in person for the afternoon meetings and have been continuing to use Zoom meet in the evening

Politics

Update - Woman delayed finding organ match during pandemic finally receives kidney - from sister Members Public

Jessica Bailey, who goes by JB, said the situation became dire when the Province suspended the organ donation program because critically ill COVID-19 patients were overwhelming the system. She has received a kidney that saved her life - from her sister Melanie.

Health and Education

Trees and power line downed in Resort Village of Island View Members Public

Residents of Island View are thankful for the quick response from the Silton Fire Department after a plough wind ripped through the community late Wednesday. Fire Captain Corrie Coons said they attended the community after receiving information that trees were on fire from a blown transformer.

Arts, Entertainment, Culture

No apology coming from RM Members Public

No apologies will come from the RM after Councillor Mark Strong asked for one at Tuesday’s meeting. Strong made the request after the entire Council took ethics training following Council voting to substantiate a complaint made by Ratepayer and former Councilor for Strong’s division, Gary Dixon.

Politics

Grace and Grit - Barrel Race comes to Strasbourg Members Public

“Everbody was afraid of Covid, nobody was doing anything. I don’t know about you guys but I still want to barrel race.” Organizer - Alicin Braun

Sports