Assiniboia Times

New rules introduced for impaired driving

January 31, 2019

By Dan Archer Since December, 180 days after Royal Assent, Ottawa introduced Bill C-46, allowing police more tools to detect and charge impaired drivers. This bill also...

Festival of Trees raised $56,000

January 24, 2019

The Festival of Trees committee raised $56,000 during their 2018 fundraiser. Renee Clermont, a board member of the Festival of Trees, donated $28,000 to Jody Juell, the ...

Assiniboia’s new arena is coming soon

January 24, 2019

By Dan Archer In the past five years, Curtis Nelson, president of Assiniboia’s Civic Improvement Association, has assisted in organizing a vital undertaking for the town ...

Whooping cranes making a comeback in Saskatchewan

February 2, 2019

In 1941, only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world, and many thought North America’s tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking ...

Farm Credit Canada’s new Assiniboia location

January 24, 2019

By Dan Archer Farm Credit Canada in Assiniboia has moved from 229 1st Avenue West to 361 1st Avenue East inside a new building beside the Village Food Store. John Olson, ...

Despite social media hype, Alberta separatism remains a myth

December 20, 2018

Over the past couple of weeks, discussions about separatism in Alberta have become omnipresent in social media. While the focus on this particular aspect of isolation may...

Silent Auction at the Library

December 13, 2018

By Dan Archer The Assiniboia & District Public Library held a silent auction from November 2 to December 8, with the bids closing on Saturday at 4 pm. “We have ...

Security increased for Canadian diplomats in China after Huawei arrest

December 12, 2018

Canadian diplomats in China have been warned to be cautious and embassy and consular security increased following the arrest of a Chinese telecommunications executive in ...

Family told Pickton victim’s remains not cremated, not fit for burial

November 20, 2018

This is the second in a series of two articles examining what happened to the remains of some of Port Coquitlam, B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims. A small urn ...

Questions remain about cremations of Pickton victim remains

November 20, 2018

This is the first in a series of two articles examining what happened to the remains of some of Port Coquitlam, B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims. Some of the ...

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A very dry January for southern Sask.

January 31, 2019

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Girl was not harmed: Saskatchewan man gets jail time for Amber Alert joy ride

February 20, 2019

Judge's ruling not cat's meow for Saskatchewan feline rescue group founder

February 20, 2019

Saskatoon man convicted of child luring to have pre-sentence psyche assessment

February 19, 2019

'Tallest moose' war becomes battle of bands as Canadians answer Norwegian ditty

February 18, 2019

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'A little baloney' in PM's claim about solicitor-client privilege on SNC-Lavalin

February 21, 2019

Prime Minister Trudeau to make infrastructure announcement on Halifax tour

February 21, 2019

New study finds the developmentally disabled are vulnerable in Ontario

February 20, 2019

Man accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital, police say

February 20, 2019

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The Latest: 'Empire' actor turns self in to face charge

February 21, 2019

Spain: Pro-separatist protesters clash with police

February 21, 2019

Pope demands bishops act now to end scourge of sex abuse

February 21, 2019

Iraqi rapper gives angry youth in city of Basra music outlet

February 21, 2019

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Hydro One reports Q4 profit up from year ago, helped by weather and lower taxes

February 21, 2019

Loblaw Companies Ltd. reports Q4 profit up from year ago, revenue edges higher

February 21, 2019

Summary of CRTC's findings about telecom sales practices

February 20, 2019

U.S. franchisee files suit against Tim Hortons, alleging price gouging

February 20, 2019

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Veteran NHLers Ryan Spooner, Luke Scheen seek fresh starts in Vancouver

February 21, 2019

VANCOUVER — This hasn't been the NHL season that Ryan Spooner expected.The 27-year-old forward started the year with the New York Rangers then was dealt to the Edmonton ...

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Hockey ref says AC/DC drummer's support is giving him motivation in Alzheimer's disease fundraiser

February 21, 2019

Enthusiastic AC/DC fan Steve McNeil says he's feeling inspired to push even further with his marathon skate for Alzheimer's research, after the fundraiser gained support from one of his rock . . .

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Literacy Week to be marked in Saskatchewan

February 1, 2019

Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant proclaimed January 27, 2019 as Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan. Family Literacy Day raises awareness of the ...

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Nana’s Naughty Knickers

November 29, 2018

By Dan Archer The Rotary Club of Assiniboia and Popcorn Productions presented the play, Nana’s Naughty Knickers – a comedy written by Los Angeles-based writer, Katherine ...

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Southland Co-op raises over $2,830 during Fuel Good Day

September 27, 2018

The preliminary totals for Co-op’s Fuel Good Day amounted to 28,317.05 litres pumped in Southland Co-op locations in Assiniboia, Coronach, Lafleche and Mossbank. A donation...