Mandryk: Budget shows Saskatchewan losing to Alberta
Saskatchewan’s most recent budget has quickly become a reminder of a long-standing, hard-to-accept reality for this province: We are not as well off as Alberta.
Pop 89: The Resurrection of Supper at the Seniors
Last night we had our first community supper in two years. For twenty bucks you got a slab of roasted ham, a scoop of scalloped potatoes, fresh peas from the Hutterites, coleslaw and a slice of pie or a brownie.
Check It Out: Truth can’t be hidden
Before presenting the financial statement to his boss, the office manager asked, “Before I continue, you’re not one of those guys who blames the messenger for bad news, are you?”
Eaton Board of Trade
The Eaton Board of Trade was founded in 1918, only weeks after the first settlers arrived on the present townsite.
Pretty in Pink!
Xznzyn Canelaria, was a first year participant in the 59th annual Kindersley and District Music Festival which was held between March 15-21.
Phil Zajac first elected leader of the Buffalo Party
Phil Zajac is the first elected leader of the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan, replacing interim leader Shirley Huber of Estevan.
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Toques donated to healthcare workers
The Kindersley & District Plains Museum used some of their Museum of Lights proceeds and partnered with the Better Together Kindersley group to donate 40 “Better Together” toques…
The Fitzgeralds: Fiddling and Step Dancing Group making stops in Leader and Kindersley
Get ready for a uniquely energetic and uplifting fiddling and step-dancing group! The Fitzgeralds will be performing at the Leader Community Centre on Monday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m.
U18 Eston Ramblers take provincials
The U18 Eston Ramblers have won the C Division provincial championship. In the deciding game last week, the downed the Kipling U18 Royals 6-1 in Saturday night action.
Outlook bests Kindersley for provincial championship
Despite a formidable effort, the Senior Kindersley Klippers lost out to the Outlook Ice Hawks in the provincial championship game.
Book: Table for Four
JackPine Press has been challenging traditional ideas re: what constitutes a book since the press’s inception, and with Table for Four, written by the four-poet collaborative Eccentric Crops…
Peeling onions to help crops withstand drought and disease
Researchers are using synchrotron light to literally peel back the onion on cell walls to help plants better withstand the stresses caused by climate change and disease.
Eston announces their Summer Kickoff 2022
The Town of Eston is excited about hosting their Summer Kickoff 2022 event from June 10th to 12th. The weekend of packed events begins on Friday with a slo-pitch tournament…
Mandryk: A tough budget made easier to take
Suffice to say, the past two years of an economic downturn driven by the pandemic and accompanied by last year’s drought that saw a 47-per-cent drop in crop production last year have not been the best of years.
Pop 89: The Subtle World
We all have the earth in common. The land called the settlers to her, away from the noisy industrialized cities, writes Sheri Mitchell in Sacred Instructions.
Penton: Offering services for Norman’s tour
Congratulations on overcoming the Phil Mickelson setback and getting your new golf tour off the ground. Golf fans around the world were excited to hear the announcement of your eight-tournament schedule…
Chinook School Sports Report March 26
With the weather warming up and spring on its way, it’s fitting that the final SHSAA provincial championship for winter sports took place this weekend.
Leader Girls Gone Gazelle Run Club 2022 is Leading the Way
The 2nd year of the Girls Gone Gazelle (GGG) Run Club gets underway on May 6th in the Town of Leader. The All-Girls Running and Confidence Club is an eight-week program for female athletes, ranging in ages from 9 to 12 years old.
Kerrobert Library receives $2500 grant
The Kerrobert Wheatland Regional Library is excited to announce they have been awarded a $2500 grant from Macro Properties through the Saskatoon Community Foundation.