Former Kerrobert Mayor passes away
Former Mayor or Kerrobert, Erhard Poggemiller, passed away on December 17, 2023 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary due to rapidly progressing lung cancer. He was 72.
Province making waves globally
Saskatchewan continues to tell its story on the global stage, which has led to a host of new trade partnerships and opportunities for the province in the third quarter of the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
Baby it’s cold outside!
It’s officially winter on the prairies! Until the beginning of January folks were enjoying temperatures which rose to plus 8 degrees…
’The Traitor’s Daughter’ reveals secrets of a former Netherhill resident
Like many people who lived through World War II, Agnes Spicer preferred to be silent about her wartime experiences, wishing to take them with her to her grave.
Del Mondor named Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year for 2024
Del Mondor of Weyburn is the 2024 Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year, while former premier Brad Wall and Myron M. Stadnyk will join him on stage as inductees to the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame.
New Provincial Drug Alert System launches
Last week, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Tim McLeod joined City of Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, representatives of the Regina and Saskatoon Fire and Police Services…
New Highway Hotline camera installed at Macklin
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the addition of six new Highway Hotline cameras, bringing the total online cameras to over 50 locations.
Provincewide teachers’ strike on January 16
Saskatchewan teachers announced last week, a one-day provincewide strike on Tuesday, January 16. The legal requirement for notice of job action is 48 hours.
Aaron Halliday is Glidden’s best-kept secret
Aaron Halliday is one of Glidden’s best-kept secrets. Two years ago, this award-winning singer/songwriter and his wife, Sharyn, moved to Glidden.
Investing $14.7 million in Crop Research
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced a total of $14.7 million…
Book: The Winter Happiness Challenge
Depression can be a nagging companion over the winter months, so I grabbed this little book with great anticipation.
Kindersley’s Thrift Store staff has been busy
Shoppers who frequent the Salvation Army Thrift Shop in Kindersley will be amazed by the transformation that has taken place in the shop during the past few weeks.
Learning how to ski at Twin Towers ski resort
The town of Stranraer was home to Twin Towers Ski Resort, which opened in 1974 and continued to provide a place to ski for thirty years.
Remarkable growth in construction investment
Statistics Canada is reporting significant growth in Saskatchewan's building permits. The total value of building permits in the province reached $249 million in November 2023 (seasonally adjusted).
10 calls that “missed the mark” in 2023
With 352,663 calls for service, our Saskatchewan RCMP's Divisional Operational Communications Centre (DOCC) had another busy year in 2023 taking calls ranging from 911 mis-dials…
Saskatchewan labour market remains historically strong
Statistic Canada's annual labour force statistics show that Saskatchewan continued to grow a strong and engaged labour force last year.
Alice’s first art show was a hit
Approximately forty people attended an art show in Kindersley Sunday afternoon, January 7th, but you may be surprised at the identity of the artist.
Kindersley RCMP: Can you help identify this person?
Just prior to Christmas the Pharmasave in Kindersley had an unknown female remove over $400 in items without paying.