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Monday, August 02, 2010
Funding in place
Lodge going to tender
by Daniel Bushman

After years of hard work to get a new long-term care facility in the Watrous area, the dream has taken a leap forward with an announcement that was made last week....

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The 19th annual Watrous Fun Run Auto Show and Shine was held under sunny skies, up and down Main Street in Watrous July 24.

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Change of address for Manitou Beach
New boxes, postal code on their way
by Daniel Bushman

Canada Post and the Village of Manitou Beach have given it their stamp of approval, so come September, residents of the resort community will not only have closer access to mail boxes, but also a postal code to call their own.

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Summer settles in on a moderate note
July not too hot, not too wet
by Daniel Bushman

While there were no scorching days in July, temperatures remained fairly consistent, while larger amounts of rain made several appearances in the Watrous area. According to Environment Canada’s weather data, July kicked off the first two days with 17.6

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Watrous a stop on Borsheim's summer line-up
Former resident spends time with family, friends
by Daniel Bushman

The road to recovery has been a long one, but progress continues to be made, including an opportunity to take another road and come home to reunite with family and friends. Watrous native Les Borsheim who played hockey with the Colorado Eagles

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Gold rush in Brazil
Wrestling newbie takes world by storm
by Daniel Bushman

Success has wrestled its way south and found a former local athlete on foreign soil. Emily Schaan, who previously attended school in Young but now lives in Saskatoon, competed at the Pan American Cadets Championships in Manaus, Brazil last month

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Bringing out the best in Biggar
Speedsters take to pool like fish in water
by Daniel Bushman

The swimming pool in Biggar was kind to visiting athletes from Watrous and would probably be a choice destination in the future, considering the performances that churned out of that event. Three swimmers from the Watrous Whitecaps swimming club

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Grandma's Place offers taste of home
Menu makeover, refreshed decor
by Daniel Bushman

It is familiar surroundings for one business owner in Watrous, although the pin that she uses has gone from pokey to rolling. Linda Walker, who is also known as ‘Grandma’ has moved the quilts, grabbed the cooking utensils and headed just down the hall

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