Colour with purpose
Students and staff at Burstall School wore rainbow colours to mark World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, highlighting the message that every brain works in its own unique way.
FCC AgriSpirit Fund accepting applications for rural community projects
REGINA — Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications for its FCC AgriSpirit Fund, supporting capital projects aimed at improving quality of life in rural communities.
SWEET SUCCESS
A vendor displays colourful cookie kits and treats as visitors browse and shop during the community market at Flaxcombe Hall on Saturday afternoon.
New patient lifts improve safety at Eston Health Centre
Two new wall and ceiling lifts were recently installed in patient rooms at the Eston Health Centre’s long-term care wing.
Learning from the land
Students gather for a hands-on lesson as Zach Boyden and Sherwin Machiskinic share Indigenous teachings through storytelling, plants and animal knowledge…
Rooted in community support
Lion President Lorie Andreas presents a $200 cheque from the Leader River Hills Lions Club to Town of Leader CAO Erin Romanuik in support of the Cemetery Tree Project.
Olorenshaw Farm Services closes after 54 years of dedicated service
Olorenshaw Farm Services Ltd. has closed its doors after serving the community of Eston for 54 years. The business has been a valued part of Eston’s business community…
Rossville School hosts young entrepreneurs
The Grade 4-7 students at Rossville School in Coleville put a lot of time, effort and creativity into the products they prepared for the Spring Market on Wednesday afternoon, April 15.
Local pilot helps RCMP locate stranded driver near Fox Valley
LEADER - A local pilot played a key role in helping RCMP locate a stranded driver in a remote area near Fox Valley after a vehicle became stuck and partially submerged in snow and water.
Five suspected overdoses in seven hours prompt RCMP warning in Lloydminster
LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. - Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Lloydminster are warning the public after responding to five suspected overdoses within a seven-hour period on April 13.
Luseland police warn of rising fraud reports, urge residents to stay vigilant
The Luseland Police Service says it is seeing an increase in reports of scams and fraud, and is reminding residents that anyone can become a victim.
Offering hope and freedom from addiction
“There truly is hope and freedom from addiction” was the message shared by the team from Village of Hope in Eston at Kindersley Christian Fellowship on Sunday morning, April 12.
Two charged in Swift Current rural shooting
SWIFT CURRENT - Two men are facing multiple charges after a shooting at a rural property northwest of Swift Current earlier this week, RCMP say.
Wilkie weapons charge highlights busy week for Unity-area RCMP
A weapons charge in Wilkie and multiple probation-related incidents in Unity were among calls handled by RCMP across the detachment area in the past week.
Erratic driving complaints highlight busy week for Rosetown RCMP
Erratic driving complaints on Highway 7 were among the incidents reported to Rosetown RCMP over the past week.
Missing Consort woman found dead in rural Saskatchewan, RCMP say
A woman reported missing by Consort RCMP has been found dead in the R.M. of Grandview, northeast of Kindersley.
Vance Booth reflects on life rooted in family and farming
Vance Booth has been enjoying the past two years as a resident at Caleb Village in Kindersley, where he took time to share his memories of growing up near Herschel, Sask.
Zest of the West returns to Kindersley with food, music and fundraising focus
Zest of the West is returning to Kindersley on April 18 at the West Central Events Centre, bringing back a popular community event last held in 2018.
Community fundraising effort delivers new anesthetic machine to Kindersley hospital
A major piece of medical equipment funded by community support has arrived at the Kindersley and District Health Centre, marking the result of a successful local fundraising effort…
Communities rally to support Darryl Oomen’s dialysis journey
The communities of Eatonia, Glidden, Kindersley and beyond are joining together to support Darryl Oomen, who is travelling to Saskatoon twice a week for emergency dialysis for the next six weeks.