Kerrobert Museum: The Grain Family
We were lucky to have the Park Program come for a visit this week at the museum! During their tour, we attempted to highlight some important people in Kerrobert’s history…
Book: Carrying the Burden of Peace
From the first sentence of his book, Carrying the Burden of Peace, author Sam McKegney poses questions big enough for all of us to embrace…
Busy times for the Butcherbird!
What is that raucous calling in the bushes? It may be a nest full of hungry Loggerhead Shrikes (a.k.a Butcherbirds)!
Eston celebrates Canada Day in style
Eston's museum grounds were overflowing for the Prairie West Historical Society's annual Canada Day celebration.
Town of Leader Canada Day Celebrations: Canada Turns 155 Years
On July 1st, The Town of Leader commemorated Canada Day with a celebration that included a bike parade, a flag raising ceremony and cupcakes…
Excitement continues at the Kerrobert Courthouse!
Since the opening of Time Capsule last week, professional conservators were contacted and have informed the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society on how to proceed with the artifacts.
Book: “Shoot Out” (Jessie Mac Hockey Series)
In 2009 I reviewed Maureen Ulrich’s YA novel Power Plays—the first title in her Jessie Mac Hockey Series—and all these years later it’s been a pleasure to read her fourth…
Métis woman discovers her passion
Stacey Wolfe is a local Métis woman who discovered her passion ... advocating for her heritage, culture, traditions and family.
Celebrating National Indigenous Day at Kinder Kollege
Stacey Wolfe hosted an interactive presentation with the children at Kinder Kollege to commemorate National Indigenous Day on June 21.
Kinder Kollege celebrates National Indigenous Day
The children at Kinder Kollege were excited to learn about National Indigenous Day on Tuesday, June 21.
Wheatland Regional Library Summer Reading Challenge!
This summer, Wheatland Regional Library is challenging everyone get reading and help reach their goal of 1,000,000 minutes read!
Book: Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Can anyone alive remember a time without TV? Not many people can. Soon enough, no one will remember a time without it. TVs and screens of every size will become part of our collective memory…
St Michael’s 100th Anniversary is a success
The community of Tramping Lake was a hub of activity on Saturday, June 11, when guests arrived from all over Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta to attend the 100th anniversary of St. Michael’s Church.
Book: “A Stroke of Grace: A Guide to Understanding and Living With an Acquired Brain Injury”
This powerful book is a must-add for your to-read list! In a nutshell, Assiniboia-based writer Julianne Heagy suffered a life-changing stroke on her 31st wedding anniversary.
Leader and District Tourism introduces Larger than Life Sculptures Audio Tour
The Town of Leader has recently introduced two audio tours: The Larger than Life Wildlife Sculpture Tour, as well as the Kids Wildlife Sculpture Tour.
Visitors enjoy the Sandhills
These visitors from Regina enjoyed revisiting the Sandhills, a fun tour destination they remembered as children.
Book: German Settlements In Saskatchewan
Growing up I heard stories about my grandmother's job as the postmistress of Krupp and of the acres of sunflowers planted by German farmers surrounding my grandparent's land just North of Fox Valley.
Annual pilgrimage held at Blumenfeld
Blumenfeld heritage site held its annual pilgrimage on Sunday, June 12th. It was the first one held since 2019!
There’s No Place Like Home: Burrowing Owls Return to Saskatchewan
Burrowing Owls have completed their long journey back to the Saskatchewan prairies after overwintering in Texas and Mexico. Spring is underway and so is the Burrowing Owl’s breeding season!
Pipe Ceremony marks beginning of partnership between Files Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council and Sun West School Division
Representatives of the Files Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council and Sun West School Division held a Pipe Ceremony…