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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Curfew checks lead to breach charges in Unity and Wilkie
Unity RCMP charged a 48-year-old Unity man with failing to comply with a release order condition after members did a curfew check during the week of Oct. 13 to 19.
Heritage Manor Birthdays in October
Carol Gerle (R) and Dana Bailey joined a group of Better Together volunteers helping Heritage Manor residents celebrate birthdays taking place in October. On Wednesday afternoon, October 14th, cake and refreshments were served…
Pop-up STEAM lab draws 20 kids to Eston Library
ESTON – The Eston Library was filled with the chatter of twenty children who streamed through the doors after school on Thursday, October 15.
Eston street named for Cliff and Margaret Olorenshaw
ESTON – The Town of Eston announced the naming of Olorenshaw St. NW in honour of Cliff and Margaret Olorenshaw, who provided 54 years of service to their community.
Goal crushed
Members of the Luseland District School SRC show off the tally poster after the school raised just over $8,700 for the Terry Fox Foundation. The SRC organizes the school’s annual Terry Fox Run and leads the fundraiser through September.
RCMP closes investigation into Lumsden crash
LUMSDEN – Saskatchewan RCMP has completed its investigation into the July 18 crash on Highway 11 that killed Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke and Regina resident Bhishma Rajyaguru.
KEE Sheet Metal: 74 years in, still built on people
When KEE Sheet Metal opened in Kindersley in 1952, homes were heated by coal and oil furnaces and water ran through lead lines. Seventy-four years later, the plumbing, heating and air conditioning business is still serving the area.
Alsask woman wins $1 million, Coleville couple shares $1-million 50/50
West central Saskatchewan claimed two of the biggest prizes in this year’s Roughrider & Children’s Hospital Foundations Lottery. Candace Rae of Alsask is Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire.
Antique threshing day raises $7,598 for three area food banks
Local food banks at Luseland, Macklin and Denzil were the recipients of the proceeds from a bountiful harvest. Greg Rissling was thrilled to present the proceeds from the antique threshing demonstration…