Here’s a quick look at the news that’s been making headlines across Southeast Saskatchewan.

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Amidst the rising house and lots prices in many southeast Saskatchewan communities, Wapella has a solution. The town council decided to offer serviced lots for as little as $1. With industry booming in the area, they want to attract new people to the community of 400. The catch, anyone purchasing a lot for $1 must start building within one year.

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Whitewood has its own answer to the current housing issue in southeast Saskatchewan. They started looking into the possibility of building rental style condominiums. The town is schedules to meet with a developer in March to further discuss their options.

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The 2009 Canada Cup of Curling is coming to Yorkton. March 18 - 22 the Farrell Agencies Arena is the Gallegher Centre will host some of Canada’s leading curlers in a bid for the 2009 Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials. The Trials determine which teams will represent Canada at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

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The Melville Fire Family Association (MFFA) banned together to help a member in need. When doctors diagnosed Spencer, three year-old son of fire department veteran Mike Woytkiw, with leukemia the MFFA started an ongoing progressive 50-50 draw. They host a jam session at the King George Hotel on March 6 to raise further funds. Anyone unable to attend and wants to help can donate through the Melville Bank of Montreal branch.