Penton: McKenna departure a big blow for WHL
The most electrifying player in Western Canada hockey circles is chasing big bucks south of the border and won’t be displaying his ‘how-did-he-do-that?’ talent…
REMEMBERING WHEN: The home-brewed beer
Long before home brewing kits became popular, there were always do-it-yourselfers determined to brew their own adult beverages, aiming to have a little fun and save some money…
Pop 89: How Wars Start
When I and my five siblings were young and got into scrapes with each other, raising our voices, yelling and blaming the other for taking our toys, or the last cookie…
Check It Out: Listen to what everyday Canadians are saying
A husband said, “A lot of women say their husbands don’t listen. Luckily, I’ve never heard my wife say that.”
Nature Saskatchewan: Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Bright Yellow Burrowing Owl Eyes
REGINA - The middle of July marks the end of an important milestone in the life cycle of a Burrowing Owl and the beginning of another.
Unity RCMP: Misuse of a Credit Card
A 31-year-old male from Macklin was charged with Misuse of a Credit Card and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime after Members received a complaint of theft.
Rosetown RCMP seize a sword and imitation firearm after flight from police
On July 12, 2025 at approximately 9:05 a.m., Rosetown RCMP received a report of a suspicious male in a parked truck outside a business in Rosetown, SK.
Saskatchewan poised to make Canada an energy and mining superpower
Saskatchewan's strong and growing resource sectors are positioning the province to play a significant role in Canada becoming a global energy and resource superpower.
Housing starts continue to soar in Saskatchewan
The latest data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation indicates that urban housing starts in Saskatchewan saw an increase of 84.1 per cent in the first six months of 2025…
Subsurface mineral public offering generates $1 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's first subsurface mineral public offering of the fiscal year, held on Monday, July 7, 2025, generated $1,023,670.98 in revenue, primarily due to interest in lithium.
Minimum Wage Set to Increase October 1
On October 1, 2025, minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase to $15.35 per hour. Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula…
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund delivers $1.54M in grants to Saskatchewan communities
A Poolside Park Safety Project in the Town of Kerrobert ($6,946.00) and Safe Steps in the Town of Eston ($14,220.00) are among the road safety enhancements that will be delivered…
Village of Richmound closes office to the public
Harassment and intimidation of office staff have led the Village of Richmound council to close the village office to the public.
Book: Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays
I’ve long admired the breadth of Bruce Rice’s sophisticated poetry, and now, with the publication of Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays…
Pipeline Online: Letter to the Editor - Del Mondor: Nation building, you say!
Once upon a time TransCanada Pipeline (TC) projected a $15.7 billion price tag for the Energy East 1.1 million barrel per day line.
Kids went camping at Luseland’s library!
LUSELAND - The Luseland Library held their first Kids Summer Camp on July 8th with a “camping” theme. Twelve children aged 7-12 attended, including four kids from the local daycare.
A bit of history about Eston’s museum
ESTON - The Prairie West Historical Centre in Eston is an impressive display of buildings that not only display a wide array of historical artifacts…