Many hands, many bulbs
Four young helpers dig in with Eston Communities in Bloom volunteer Val Mahon to plant tulip bulbs in the park last week.
North Central Wildcats beat the LCBI Bisons
The North Central Wildcats beat the LCBI Bisons in a shootout 68-61 on Thursday to finish the regular season at 4-2 for second place in 1A Conference 1.
Seven students awarded the 2026 Dr. Holmes Scholarship
Seven students were recently awarded the 2026 Dr. Holmes Scholarship.
Kerrobert Chamber presents 2026 business awards
KERROBERT – The community of Kerrobert placed their votes for their favourite businesses. ACE Environmental Services Ltd. earned two awards: Business of the Year as well as the Community Builder award.
The Fugitives captivate Kindersley audience
KINDERSLEY – Four Canadian folk artists wowed their audience at the first performance of the Kindersley Arts Council concert series on Thursday evening, October 22.
4-H is a multi-generational family affair
Young people across the prairies have been joining agricultural clubs since the early 1900s, and those clubs eventually formed 4-H in 1952. The 4-H name was derived from the pledge’s four H’s: head, heart, hands and health.
Red Hatters enjoy Medieval Feast at Caleb
The Red Hatters enjoyed the Medieval Feast at Caleb on Friday afternoon. Back Row (L-R): Thressa Whitfield, Lorraine Torrens, Monica Ritter, Kathy Kutschera. Front Row: Angela Deschner, Cathy Bur.
Kerrobert students serve their first-ever community breakfast
Kerrobert Composite School’s first-ever School Community Council (SCC) pancake breakfast was a huge success. The community rallied in support, helping behind the scenes…
Ladies, gentlemen and children, get ready for an evening of magic
KINDERSLEY – Kindersley Legion Branch 57 is hosting a magical evening on November 6 that families won’t want to miss. Dr. Von Houligan’s Family Extravaganza is coming to Kindersley as part of the True Patriot Love Tour.
Johnny Cash’s Saskatchewan getaway
Saskatchewan’s most famous tourist may very well have been none other than Johnny Cash. In the 1980s the famous performer and his wife June frequently visited northern Saskatchewan. It is an interesting piece of Saskatchewan history.
History Photos: $1,000 bill
Have you ever seen a $1,000 bill? This 1937 Canadian banknote features Sir Wilfrid Laurier on the front. From 1954 on, the bill featured Queen Elizabeth II. Printing of the bill stopped in 2000.
West-central farmers wrap up harvest
Warm, dry weather allowed most west-central Saskatchewan farmers to finish harvesting their fields. They had all but one per cent of their crops combined by Oct. 19, leaving “only small pockets of later-seeded crops in the field…”
Penton: A season to remember for Tyson Philpot
Tyson Philpot has had an unforgettable Canadian Football League season in 2026. For starters, his team, the Montreal Alouettes, are one of the strong favourites (along with Edmonton Elks) to win the Grey Cup in Calgary Nov. 15.
Town of Luseland agrees to extend economic development position
LUSELAND – The Town of Luseland council agreed to extend a three-way agreement that funds the local economic development manager. The decision was made at the Oct. 15 regular meeting of council.
Burstall town council approves credit union proposal
BURSTALL – The Town of Burstall council approved a proposal from their local credit union for banking services. The resolution was passed at the Sept. 22 regular meeting of council.
Luseland council hears about arena renovation plans
LUSELAND – The Town of Luseland council heard a promising update about arena renovations during their regular meeting Oct. 15.
Smoother Roads Ahead: $6.8 Million Swift Current Highway Upgrades Near Completion
On Friday, October. 23, the Swift Current community celebrated the ongoing final stages of an estimated $6.8 million project to improve Highway 1 service roads and ramps, Highway 4 and related road infrastructure.
Burstall council says some residents have crossed into harassment
BURSTALL – The Town of Burstall has issued a statement voicing its concern with increasing levels of nastiness aimed at elected officials and municipal staff among some members of the public.
Province reinstates CWD testing after hunters push back
The province reinstated its chronic wasting disease test program for deer, elk and moose on Thursday after complaints from hunters and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.
Medicine Hat man charged in Leader-area industrial break-ins
LEADER – A Medicine Hat man faces charges after an investigation into a string of break-ins at rural industrial sites in the Leader RCMP detachment area.