Sale of former Leader hospital to be finalized
The old Leader Union Hospital building has been vacant since the opening of the Leader and District Integrated Healthcare facility in 2018.
Ernie Krepps awarded medal for volunteerism
Volunteers play a vitally important role in our communities, but not many receive a medal of recognition. However, Ernie Krepps is an exception, as he was recently awarded a Sovereign Volunteer’s Medal…
Three Musketeers!
Quinn Moore, Cody Roadhouse and Holden Jackson were excited to check out the new Central Plains Co-op location in Eston on Thursday.
Spring Migration
It’s always worthwhile to take the road less travelled! These photos were taken last Wednesday afternoon southeast of Netherhill.
Letter to the Editor: West Central Crisis Centre saves lives
In 1979, before the Trans Canada Highway was twinned between Medicine Hat and Calgary, we lost my 28-year-old father in a horrid car accident caused by a drunk driver, I was 7 at the time.
Male charged after publication ban breached
In October 2021, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crime Unit received a report of a breach of a court-ordered publication ban.
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, Canada and Saskatchewan settle Treaty Land Entitlement claim
On April 6, Chief Larry Ahenakew; Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris…
Book: Of Prairies Past: Vintage Canadian Prairie Motifs
When German -Canadian artist, Fritz Stehwien, arrived in Saskatchewan in 1968 he was enchanted by what he saw and began painting and sketching whenever he could.
Prince Albert RCMP investigating fatal collision
On April 4, 2022 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway #263 and Okema Beach Road.
Pen Pals are Better Together
The Better Together group in Kindersley recently contacted Elizabeth Middle School, asking if any students would like to have a senior at Caleb Village as a pen pal.
Kindersley & District Music Festival 2022
Between March 15 and March 21, the Kindersley and District Music Festival Committee was proud to host our 59th Music Festival.
Ahtahkakoop RCMP investigating theft of hockey memorabilia
On April 3, 2022 Ahtahkakoop RCMP received a report of a theft. Items were reported stolen sometime between November 2021 and March 2022 from a rural yard…
Look closely for verticillium stripe in 2022
Verticillium stripe caused yield loss in some canola fields in 2020 and 2021, and probably will again in 2022.
Macklin Mohawks win SWHL Championship
The Saskatchewan Western Hockey League’s Macklin Mohawks have rallied to an SWHL championship.
Pinehouse RCMP investigate escape lawful custody from Besnard Correctional Centre
On April 2, 2022 around 8:00 a.m., Pinehouse RCMP received a report of an inmate that had left Besnard Lake Correctional Camp. Ernest Albert Gladue has not been located.
A tribute to William Wardill
William (Bill) Wardill passed away on March 19, 2022, however, his memory lives on within the many stories he relayed throughout the years.
Kindersley hosts Saskatchewan Archaeological Society this weekend
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) hosts their 59th Annual Gathering in Kindersley from April 8th to 10th. The SAS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect people to Saskatchewan’s past.
THUNDERSTRUCK!
Congratulations to the U13 Western Prairie Thunder who took home the Provincial Banner and also the League Championship!
It’s lambing season at the Circle R Ranch
It’s a busy time of year for Michele and Kevin Rast and their family at Circle R Ranch, located between the communities of Beadle and Netherhill.
Penton: Changes aplenty in Major League Baseball
The baseball season that almost went by the wayside is ready to go. And if you haven’t been paying close attention, the changes are many.