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‘NO MORE STOLEN BROTHERS’: About 60 walkers take part in Blue Jean Jacket Day

By Marcus Day Maple Creek News With each step, as many as 60 walkers sent out a reminder: Byron Watson has not been forgotten. Reinforcing this was a message on their blue shirts that declared “No More Stolen Brothers”, accompanied by the words “Byron Watson, Forever 23” and the image of an eagle in flight. In Indigenous culture, the eagle is a sacred being, symbolizing… Read More »

Sunny Escapes

ICYMI: Hidden on the Highway: Alberta’s Prairie Memories Museum Brings History to Life

In the charming community of Irvine, Alberta, the Prairie Memories Museum offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into life on the Canadian prairies over a hundred… Read More »

Local News

Firearms compensation program for businesses closes — Amnesty period extended due to the Supreme Court of Canada process

Public Safety Canada The Government of Canada continues to move forward with a comprehensive approach to strengthen community safety and address firearms violence and crime.… Read More »

No increase to base tax, mill rate factors, uniform mill rate

Maple Creek News Three tax-related bylaws passed second and third readings at Town Council last week. First readings were held two weeks ago. The base… Read More »

Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, June 27

Maple Creek News A household hazardous waste collection will take place on Saturday, June 27, in the parking lot next to the Royal Canadian Legion… Read More »

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Safety concerns raised again over ball diamond

Maple Creek News Player safety concerns have been expressed again in connection with the ball diamond behind the Maple Creek Community Arena. Last season, Leah… Read More »

Thank you, Council ‘superstars’

By Marcus Day Maple Creek News To “our littlest hockey heroes”, Maple Creek Town Council is made up of community superstars. In an enthusiastically worded… Read More »

Editorial

Community Feast 2025: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

As she looked at children with their parents in the Jasper Centre grounds, Nekaneet chief Rosa Wahobin asked for contemplation of the unthinkable. Suppose this… Read More »

Highlights of my weekend? Trucker’s, a tepee … and thongs

By Marcus Day I’ve just learned something worth sharing: Maple Creek may be the nexus of the universe, but there is land beyond its borders,… Read More »

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