Town in grip of a deep freeze
Posted on February 12, 2021Brrrr … Maple Creek has been shivering in Arctic temperatures this week that have plunged as low as minus-36. With the wind chill factor, it has… Read More »
Happy faces and full tummies
Posted on February 12, 2021It was a challenging mission: prepare meals for about 230 people and deliver them to Sidney Street School before noon on Friday. Shortly after 11.30am,… Read More »
Cullen puts national spotlight on Maple Creek
Posted on February 4, 2021A national spotlight was trained on Maple Creek after celebrated gardener Mark Cullen came to town … virtually. There were viewers from all over Canada,… Read More »
Election of officers
Posted on February 4, 2021Three fresh faces, two departures, and another term for Donny White. The Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre’s board for 2021 is a mixture of the… Read More »
Learning the art of animal portraiture
Posted on February 4, 2021Keep it simple. Start with a rectangle and draw shapes off the side. Add details later. With these instructions, a dozen people seated in the… Read More »
Hot lunch program starts Friday
Posted on February 4, 2021As a principal, Rob Stewart was keen to find a way to build a sense of togetherness within and beyond the walls of Sidney Street… Read More »
Has agriculture lost its artistry?
Posted on January 28, 2021From the 18th to early 20th century, breeders often hung oil paintings of their prize cow or bull in their homes. It was a way… Read More »