Unity RCMP respond to break and enter, mischief and mental health calls
Unity RCMP and surrounding detachments responded to a wide range of calls over the past week, including break and enter investigations, mental health concerns…
Watch Out for Shrikes: Local threatened songbird entering critical fledgling window
If you drive past a shelterbelt this week, slow down. July is the most dangerous month of the year for Loggerhead Shrike fledglings. The young birds leave their nests drawn to roadside insects…
BORN TO BE WILD!
Little Bowden looks right at home on his grandpa's Harley-Davidson, giving the throttle a curious twist during the 5th Annual Lincoln Bairos Memorial Toy Run on Saturday.
Coleville kids have a blast at summer camp
Kids from Coleville and area had a blast at a two-day summer camp organized by the Coleville Recreation Board.
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame elects Kindersley baseball legend as president
BATTLEFORD—A man with deep roots in Kindersley is taking the helm of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association Inc. Earl W. Berard S.V.M. was elected president…
Luseland Main Street market space approved
LUSELAND—The residents, organizations and businesses of Luseland will soon have a new gathering place in the heart of town. At a recent regular meeting, town council approved…
Village of Hope graduate begins new addiction-free life in Eston
ESTON — On Sunday, July 12, Calvin Dustyhorn celebrated his graduation from Village of Hope, an addiction treatment centre in Eston.
FoodMesh celebrates five years of feeding families
FoodMesh in Kindersley is celebrating five years of helping feed families in the community. The local initiative began in July 2021 when FoodMesh Kindersley partnered with…
Great Plains College bids farewell to president Brad Mahon
Great Plains College president and CEO Brad Mahon will step down in August after four years of leadership to become vice-president of community development…
Kindersley approves permit for home-based financial planning business
KINDERSLEY—Town of Kindersley council approved a discretionary development permit for a home-based financial planning business during its June 29 regular meeting.
Weekly police report includes charges, collisions and ongoing investigations
Unity RCMP laid charges against one person and responded to a wide range of calls over the past week, including assaults, uttering threats, fraud, mental health concerns, traffic incidents…
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan begin transition to new navy-blue uniform shirts
Saskatchewan RCMP officers across the province will soon begin wearing new navy-blue uniform shirts as part of the national police service's ongoing uniform modernization program.
Town of Eston looking at new sports association
ESTON—The Town of Eston council has given its approval to explore changing the way some sports are managed in the community.
Storm rolls over Major
The Village of Major sits in the distance as towering storm clouds move across a blooming canola field around 6 p.m. on July 3.
Flaxcombe honours Wes and Judy Becker with lifetime achievement award
The community of Flaxcombe presented Judy and Wes Becker with the first annual Flaxcombe Seniors Lifetime Individual Achievement Award on June 30.
Growing up one of 14 children shaped a lifetime of resilience
Not many people know what it’s like to grow up with 13 siblings. However, Monica Ritter of Kindersley was happy to share her experiences growing up in a family of 14 children.
Burstall truck fill station back in service
BURSTALL—The Town of Burstall's popular water truck fill station is back in operation following the completion of repairs associated with the community's water tank project.
Mike's pet cockatoo lifts his spirits
Emotional support animals come in all different varieties, including an Umbrella Cockatoo. “He was a gift from a friend 10 years ago. I got him after my wife passed away from cancer…
Town of Eston council accepts resignation of councillor McLeod
ESTON—The Town of Eston council accepted the resignation of one of its members at the regular meeting on June 23.
Regina Legion launches digital archive to mark 100 years
Regina's Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 is marking the RCL's 100th anniversary by taking more than 2,000 pieces of Saskatchewan military history online.