If you would like to embrace the opportunity to hear the Christmas message of hope among beautiful poinsettias, familiar carols, and nativity scenes, you are welcome to attend a church service in Warman.

Here are the Warman Church Services happening during the Christmas Season:

"Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree!"

When selecting a live tree, remember these 3 fire safety tips:

1. Check for moisture in the tree - run a bow through your hand, needles should not be falling off. You can also bang the trunk a few times on the ground, if only a few needles fall off you have a winner! Dry is danger.

2.  Cut a couple inches off the trunk when you get home and put in a water bowl under stand- cut trees drink a lot, keep it full!

3.  Only turn Christmas lights on when you are present, never leave lights on overnight or while you’re gone.

Take care.

Russ Austin
Fire Chief

The SASKATCHEWAN CRIME WATCH ADVISORY NETWORK is operating. Sign up at www.saskcrimewatch.ca to receive crime watch notifications.

If you have information regarding this or any other crime, please contact Warman/Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for WMBEXA 2020, but time is running out!

Nominating a business for a WMBEXA award is a fantastic way to recognize your favourite business you feel is doing something special. Nominating a business couldn't be easier – simply provide Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce with the business name, contact information, and if you choose, a quick description of what makes them excellent.

Nominate three businesses and have your name entered for a chance to win a VIP package for the WMBEXA Gala on Friday, May 2, 2020. Self nominations are encourage and accepted; however, they will not be eligible for the VIP draw.

Nomination period will close Friday, December 13 at 5pm. Nominees will be notified by the end of December 2019. Finalists in the following categories will be announced mid-March with the WMBEXA Gala taking place Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Here are the categories:

Business of the Year - A business that has been in operation 5+ years as of December 31, 2019 that demonstrates all-around excellence, shows growth and profitability, and acts as a role model for other businesses.

Non-Profit of the Year - Celebrates the valuable contributions non-profit organizations make to the Warman, Martensville and surrounding area. It recognizes organizations that serve and promote the community through time involvement, energy and volunteer hours spent. This award will be given to an organization whose example demonstrates excellence in the enthusiastic support and promotion of the community.

Community Involvement - A business demonstrating exceptional performance in its support of the arts and culture, amateur sports, education, health care, volunteer groups, and/or overall community well-being.

New Business - A business that has been in operation 1-3 years as of December 31, 2019. The business must show positive performance in terms of current or expected profitability, job creation and/or entry into new markets.

Customer Service - The Award for Customer Service goes to a business with a proven record of delivering outstanding service to its customers/clients.

Employer of the Year - Employer of the Year recognizes a business for their commitment to offering an exceptional workplace for their employees. A high level of importance is placed on cultivating a happy healthy work environment for their staff. The business exemplifies excellence in its employee focus, which could include:  job creation, diversity of hiring, training and support programs, morale initiatives, recognition & rewards programs, workplace wellness and a commitment to professional and personal development.

Micro Enterprise of the Year - Micro Enterprise of the Year is in recognition of a small business or organization with 1-5 employees that has demonstrated significant business achievement, growth, and/or other significant business milestones in the past year, as well as community involvement

Nominations can be submitted by visiting the Prairie Sky Chamber website and clicking on the Nominate Now badge.

The following is the local media release for the Warman Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the week of November 25, 2019 to December 02, 2019.

Police received 125 calls for service from November 25, 2019 to December 02, 2019.

Warman RCMP that the SASKATCHEWAN CRIME WATCH ADVISORY NETWORK is operating. Sign up at www.saskcrimewatch.ca to receive crime watch notifications.

If you have information regarding this or any other crime, please contact Warman/Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

Toy Drive until December 10
Help ensure that every child in our community has a new gift to open on Christmas morning. Please support the Wagon Wheel Restaurant’s annual Toy Drive by dropping off new, unwrapped toys, games or books for kids ages two to 12 to be included in the Warman Food Bank Christmas Hampers. Each hamper includes a gift for each child of the family receiving the hamper. Donations will be graciously accepted until December 10.

Breakfast with Santa!
On Saturday, December 7 between 8:30 and 10:30 am, meet Santa! Kids can get their photos taken with Santa and his trusty Elf while the whole family can enjoy a great breakfast. What better way to spend a Saturday morning and help get into the spirit of Christmas, including the spirit of giving! Bring your donation for the Toy Drive and help the Wagon Wheel fill the Christmas Toy Trunk. For the last 10 years Warman has shown great support of this event – let’s make sure this year is no different!

Bring the whole family to the Wagon Wheel at 520 Central Street West in Warman on Saturday morning, meet Santa and his Elf and start (or continue!) a great Christmas tradition you can enjoy for years to come.

If you missed Tuesday’s musical performance of The Little Mermaid Jr by Warman High School’s drama club, you’ll want to be sure to attend the final public performance on Thursday evening. You can purchase tickets at the door for the play. Be there by 6:45 to get a seat for the 7 pm show.

This captivating musical is a beautiful love story for all ages, adapted from Disney’s motion picture of The Little Mermaid and Disney’s Broadway production which is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories. It tells the tale of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, yearning to leave her underwater home to live in the world above to be with Prince Eric, who is searching for the source of the enchanting voice he hears. But in order to leave her fins behind and become human she has to defy her father, King Triton and make a deal with Ursula, the evil sea witch.

The reviews from the performances this week are extremely positive using words such as “Amazing” and “Fantastic.” Some say that it is the best musical done so far at WHS. Ms. Heaney, the musical production director, says “I cried at the end of every show. They did so well!”

Ticket prices are: $15 for adults and high school students and $10 for elementary and middle school students. Preschoolers are free.