Mini Olympics kick off in Leader
The Park Friends and Play Group in Leader created their own version of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Fun races and games were held at the park for kids 5-12 years of age…
Book: Storms and Scarabs
My first question when coming across Storms and Scarabs was: what the heck is a scarab? For those like me who were clueless, a scarab is an ancient Egyptian gem…
Limiting cell phones in Saskatchewan classrooms
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan.
Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program
Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's (APAS) Young Leaders program.
Taking action on verticillium stripe
Researchers detected verticillium stripe, caused by the pathogen Verticillium longisporum, in canola in Manitoba in 2014. Since then, the disease has been found across the Prairies…
Memorable moments at the mall parking lot
The most exciting moment taking place at the mall parking lot in Kindersley was observed thirty-five years ago. During the 1989 summer vacation, a Canadian Tire stunt driving team…
August Oil and Gas Public Offering generates $7.2 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the most revenue.
Provinces call on the Federal Government to reverse harmful capital gains changes for the agriculture sector
The changes to the capital gains tax was not a topic on the agenda of the annual meeting of FPT Ministers of Agriculture.
Unity, Wilkie and Macklin RCMP report for week ending August 5
Police received a complaint of an individual attempting to damage vehicle tires. This matter is still under investigation.
Crop Report ending August 5
Crops continue to rapidly advance with the increased temperatures and lack of moisture experienced throughout much of the province this past week.
History of Tyner Memorial Hall
Tyner Memorial Hall has been a fixture at Eston Riverside Regional Park for over a decade. It was placed on its cement foundation after being moved in March of 2008.
Kindersley RCMP: male charged after police vehicles rammed
On August 4, 2024 at approximately 5:40 p.m., Kindersley RCMP received a report of a fuel theft from a business in Kindersley.
Vera Schmidt shares 100 years of memories
Can you imagine what it was like to be alive in 1924? Vera Schmidt at Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) doesn't have to imagine because she was born on August 14, 1924, at the hospital in Kindersley.
Colour Run at Eston Riverside Park was a huge success!
A first-time event kicked off at Eston Riverside Regional Park (ERRP) on Saturday afternoon, July 27th. A group of 135 participants gathered at Tyner Hall…
There's a murder to be solved at Luseland's Museum
There's always something new to see at the Luseland Museum, and now there's also something fun to do at the museum during the month of August.
Author gives ranch women a voice
A born and raised southern Albertan has given a voice to unsung heroines of Canada’s ranching industry. Dorothy Louise Beasley is the author of her new book…
Girl Guides from the past
Check out these young Alsask Girl Guides from 1979. Back row (L-R): Lynette Schaefer, Michelle Ross, Kim Peters, Elena Thomas, Catherine Schaefer, Dawn Dooley.
Penton: Canada’s athletic reputation stained once again
Canada, primarily because of our comparatively small population, is not one of the heavyweights in the global sports picture, unless we’re talking about hockey, where we dominate.