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SALT LAKE CITY — After several recent illegal introductions this year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is again reminding Utahns that it’s both harmful and illegal to dump unwanted pet fish into local ponds, to use live bait fish or to move sportfish you’ve caught from one waterbody to another.Each spring and fall, DWR biologists survey various lakes and streams to get data about the fish in those waterbodies, including weight, condition and abundance.

Snow College Cosmetology’s Annual Scholarship Show — Come attend this spectacular showcase on Friday, Nov.

Come visit the Snow College Richfield Campus Library and get a community library card.The library is at 800 West 200 South, Richfield, in the Washburn building, room 150.We have a new Art Exhibit on display titled, Prize Photography from the 2024 Utah State Fair.

Bringing Utah’s Water Experts Together to Plan for the FutureThis month, the Utah Senate, Utah House of Representatives, and Utah Department of Natural Resources brought together industry leaders, policy experts, elected officials, and stakeholders at the fourth annual Utah Water Symposium.This year’s Utah Water Pioneer award was given to Zach Renstrom, General Manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District and a prime example of leadership to the water community.

On Thursday, November 7 a free, QPR Suicide Prevention Training and Resource night will be offered at Sevier Valley Hospital Conference Room, 2nd floor for anyone to attend and learn about he importance of suicide prevention.“QPR is a suicide prevention training, and it stands for Question, Persuade, Refer,” said Laura Leavitt, prevention specialist at Central Utah Counseling Center, “ QPR gives you tools to use if you are concerned about someone who may be having thoughts of suicide, including tips on how to have that difficult conversation safely.”Leavitt shared that Central Utah Counseling Center is always striving to help break through the stigma and dispel myths around suicide.“Talking openly about this issue is difficult, but necessary for a healthy and thriving community,” said Leavitt.