Day 2 of province-wide teachers’ strike
The province-wide teachers’ strike was initiated with a one-day strike on Tuesday, January 16, and extended to include a second day of school closures on Monday, January 22nd.
Penton: Online fun with Ohtani free-agent saga
Twitter, or X, as owner Elon Musk has renamed it, can be wonderful, or it can be an annoyance. A plethora of crap is displayed on the social media site…
Pop 89: But then, she’s Christian
I’m talking to one of the aides on the rehab ward where my father is recovering from a stroke. She’s telling me about another aide who has infinite patience and tenderness…
Check It Out: Wake up and smell the bacon
It was bedtime, and a young mom was reading the story “Sleeping Beauty” to her daughter. The little girl interrupted her mom and asked, “Did they try frying bacon to get her to wake up?”
The advantages of Sturling Curling
Sturling Curling, a two-person team version of curling, has been present in Canada for a quarter of a century, and is gaining popularity.
Unity RCMP report for week ending January 22
A 48-year-old male from Saskatoon was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle after Members received a complaint of vehicle hitting a fence.
SWAC Sports Report, Jan 21
The senior boys basketball league schedule has been revised (Gull Lake is combining into one team). Each team will have two games left before the playoffs.
SWHL This Week: A super busy week 12
A super busy week 12 in the Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) resulted in some interesting movement. The Wilkie Outlaws continue to lead with a 16-0 record.
SaskEnergy sets new daily natural gas usage record
Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this past week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province.
Sask Polytech welding apprentice crowned first Miss Rodeo Agribition
“As long as dedication is there, it can take you anywhere. I have so much passion and dedication for welding and rodeo,” says Arianna Dyck, who was crowned the first Miss Rodeo Agribition in November.
Olympic athlete has local connections
Leanne Gartner is a Youth Olympian who will be representing Canada at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea.
Burstall Credit Union re-opens after December break-in
It has taken only a month for the Burstall Branch of the Cypress Credit Union to get back up and running after the extensive damage from a theft of the ATM machine…
Many boys learned how to skate and play in Marengo
The local Marengo history book “The Wind Still Blows” captured a photo of one of the many young hockey teams in Marengo.
Jake Vaadeland is a talented “Retro Man”
Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys brought their high-energy show to both the communities of Kindersley and Leader on January 19th and 20th.
MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE: Finding purpose in supporting others
Ernest Torniado always knew he wanted to help others. Trained as a massage therapist, Ernest enjoyed the ability to work closely with his patients…
Looking local for your next career move? Look no further than Suncrest College!
From the trades to University education, the daunting task of post-secondary education becomes a lot less nerve-wracking when you can do it in your own backyard.
USask College of Nursing expands nursing education in Saskatchewan
Since 2012, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing has been offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at various locations throughout Saskatchewan.
10 ways to celebrate 25 years of Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day is taking place on January 27, 2024, marking its 25th year! Family Literacy Day raises awareness of the importance of reading…