Assiniboia Times

‘Gramma Dynamite’ jersey retired by Southern Rebels

March 7, 2019

The Southern Rebels made a presentation to Lyle Erfle, who retired his mother’s jersey in an on-ice ceremony before the Rebels game on March 3 at the Civic Centre. Marge ...

Rebel goalies win awards

February 28, 2019

Senior Rebels goalies Spencer Bushell and Tyvan Branton, shared a trophy for best goals scored against. . . .

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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A very dry January for southern Sask.

January 31, 2019

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Saskatoon officer pleads guilty to sex assault, gets conditional discharge

April 22, 2019

Man charged with first-degree murder after stabbing in Regina, police say

April 22, 2019

Many Saskatchewan pharmacies not stocking abortion drug

April 21, 2019

Indigenous leader accuses Saskatchewan of delaying child welfare reform for jobs

April 17, 2019

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Parks Canada releases details of search for climbers killed in Banff avalanche

April 22, 2019

'Colonial model of policing' fails many Indigenous communities, study finds

April 22, 2019

B.C. RCMP's April Fools' joke pounced on by cat's purr-fect resume

April 22, 2019

Early, photogenic iceberg raises expectations for Newfoundland's season

April 22, 2019

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Sri Lanka arrests 40 suspects after bombings, toll up to 310

April 22, 2019

Myanmar court rejects appeal of jailed Reuters reporters

April 22, 2019

Avianca Brasil gives up 18 planes, cancels 1,045 flights

April 22, 2019

Iran sanctions send oil prices, supply concerns higher

April 22, 2019

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The Latest: Tesla to introduce new ride-hailing service

April 22, 2019

Canadian households with streaming TV expected to eclipse cable, satellite next year...

April 22, 2019

Toronto developer Carmine Nigro named new LCBO chair by Ontario government

April 22, 2019

A Trump Fed choice steps aside, and another faces new doubts

April 22, 2019

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Kings coach Luke Walton sued for sexual assault

April 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES — New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter.Kelli Tennant filed the suit in Los Angeles ...

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Nature writer Jessica Lee wins $10K RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award

April 22, 2019

London, Ont.-born nature writer Jessica Lee has been named this year's winner of the RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award.Lee was selected for the $10,000 honour by adventurer Kate Harris, who was . . .

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Assiniboia Skating Club Broadway Carnival 2019

April 5, 2019

By Dan Archer The Assiniboia Skating Club organized a Broadway and cinematic-themed program at the Assiniboia Civic Centre Arena on March 29 with tickets by donation. ...

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JUNO-nominee James Hill and Anne Janelle are performing in Assiniboia

March 19, 2019

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) along with its member Arts Councils are proud to present James Hill and Anne Janellein concert. Hill and Janelle have ...

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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...