Think young Canadians don’t read newspapers? Think again.
Many assume younger Canadians have left newspapers behind. The numbers tell a different story. More than 85% of Canadian adults aged 18–34 read newspaper content each week…
Terry Fox research network gets $40-million yearly boost for precision cancer care
The battle against cancer is getting a $40-million boost for each of the next four years. The Terry Fox Research Institute receives $20 million a year from the federal Health Department…
Fire Prevention Week 2026: Meet Your Firefighters!
Meet the firefighters in the West Central region. It’s Fire Prevention Week 2026! Meet the people who are part of the fire departments and fire brigades in our West Central Saskatchewan region.
Battery fires: charge to safety with good habits
Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 4 to 10, 2026. This event takes place annually to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention.
6 simple habits to reduce your risk of a house fire
Negligence is involved in nearly half of all residential fires. However, by taking simple, practical steps every day, you can significantly reduce your risk.
Firefighters' tips for the proper use of smoke alarms
Does your home have working smoke alarms, and are they properly installed? During Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 4 to 10, 2026…
Town of Kindersley council approves daycare permit
KINDERSLEY – Parents in and around the Town of Kindersley appear to have another option for childcare as town council approved a permit for a daycare centre.
SQUEAKY CLEAN FUN!
The crew from Shine Time Cleaning Services was a crowd favourite in the annual Goose Festival Parade in Kindersley on Saturday morning.
Goose Festival fun fills downtown Kindersley
Perfect fall weather brought people of all ages downtown for Kindersley’s 54th annual Goose Festival. From little hockey fans and kids scaling the climbing wall to cake, vendors, the Show & Shine and plenty of Main Street shenanigans…
Kerrobert Rodeo named 2026 KCRA Rodeo of the Year
KERROBERT — What nearly became a cancelled rodeo has instead earned one of the biggest honours of the season. The Ace Environmental Services Kerrobert Rodeo has been named the 2026 KCRA Rodeo of the Year…
Kindersley students march Main Street for Terry Fox
KINDERSLEY – KCS students wore their gold and black Kobra colours as they joined Westberry and Elizabeth schools on Thursday morning, Sept. 24 for the annual Terry Fox walk parade on Main Street.
Kindersley child shares story of courage after two-year battle with brain tumour
A young Kindersley boy and his family are sharing their story after a two-year journey through brain surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Vintage harvest near Denzil raises funds for three food banks
DENZIL – Sunny skies and perfect harvest weather were the perfect backdrop for the antique threshing demonstration at Greg Rissling's farm three miles south of Denzil.
Perfect 29! Wayne Becker hits cribbage’s rarest hand
It wasn’t just an ordinary crib night at Caleb Village for resident Wayne Becker. Wayne was all smiles last week after being dealt the ultimate cribbage hand — a perfect 29.
Students dig into where their food comes from
KINDERSLEY – Elementary students learned all about agriculture at the Kindersley Farm Food Event, sponsored by Kindersley Simplot. The Grade 4-6 students at D'Arcy Elementary School participated along with Grade 4 students from…
Former Marengo principal looks back on decades teaching in the North
Wayne Cormier spent the final years of his lengthy teaching career at Westcliffe School in Marengo, where he was the principal from 2000 to 2004.
Town of Luseland gets Hwy. #31 report back
LUSELAND – The Town of Luseland has received a report on the condition of Hwy. #31. Councillors discussed the results at their Sept. 10 regular meeting of council.
Health Canada approves updated COVID-19 vaccine for winter
An updated vaccine will go into those intending to protect themselves from COVID-19 this winter. Health Canada officials have approved the latest version of the Comirnaty vaccine, a statement from Pfizer Canada and BioNTech SE said.
Canadian Cancer Society calls for $575 million boost to cancer care
Canadian governments should hike the amount they spend on health by one per cent and dedicate the increase to cancer care. That's the opinion of officials with the Canadian Cancer Society.
CRA adds optional sign-in step to protect online tax filing
Officials have decided to improve the security of online tax returns by adding a new authentication step, starting in late February, for people signing in to their Canada Revenue Agency accounts.