Soaring into National Newspaper Week

The Rosetown Eagle has a new owner. Kate Winquist, of Your Southwest Media Group, has taken the helm. She also publishes papers in Kindersley, Kerrobert, and Oyen, so she’s no stranger to the business.

Fittingly, her first edition in Rosetown coincides with National Newspaper Week, a celebration of the essential role newspapers play in communities across Canada. Local newspapers deliver vital information, connect neighbours, and strengthen democracy with original, fact-checked content. This year, National Newspaper Week runs from Oct. 5 to 11, offering a chance to recognize journalism’s value and spark conversation about why it matters.

In an age of disinformation, the need for trustworthy reporting is greater than ever. Newspapers keep citizens informed, hold leaders accountable, and provide context on local and global issues. Supporting Canadian newspapers is simple: subscribe, write a letter to the editor, share stories, or remind others how much communities rely on credible news.

Learn more at nationalnewspaperweek.ca.