Jim Baba, Canadian baseball leader and Kindersley recreation director, dies at 69
Jim Baba, a longtime leader in Canadian baseball and former parks and recreation director in Kindersley, has died at the age of 69.
The Blackbird Sessions brings heartfelt songs and stories to Leader
Music lovers are invited to enjoy an intimate evening of song, storytelling and community as the Leader & District Arts Council presents The Blackbird Sessions on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Snipe Lake History
The former hamlet of Snipe Lake is located between Eston and Madison on a CNR line in western Saskatchewan. The post office was opened in 1917 shortly after the railway…
Farmers mostly done before snow squall
West-central farmers had 99 per cent of their fields combined before snow and rain arrived on Oct. 12.
Contributing to the growth of small businesses for over 45 years
BDC Small Business Week, a definitive event celebrating national entrepreneurship, has been held every year since 1979. For the 2025 edition, taking place from October 19 to 25…
Women at the head of small businesses: what’s the current status?
BDC Small Business Week, taking place from October 19 to 25, 2025, is a worthy opportunity to take a step back and assess the current landscape for female entrepreneurs.
Kindersley Town Council: Resignation, By-Election, and Financial Approvals
The Town of Kindersley held its regular Town Council meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, addressing several key matters including a councillor resignation…
Saskatchewan expands publicly funded glaucoma care to optometrists
Saskatchewan residents will have better access to glaucoma care under a new pilot program that allows licensed optometrists to provide publicly funded services.
SGI urges drivers to prepare for winter roads
As winter approaches, Saskatchewan drivers are being reminded to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving habits for slippery roads.
Sask. reports two more COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to decline
Covid-19 claimed the lives of two more Saskatchewan residents in the most recent four-week span, according to a provincial Health Department report.
Education Week: Seeds of Learning, Roots to Success
This year's theme is Seeds of Learning, Roots to Success, highlighting that learning is a process that is foundational to growth and development and opens doors to a lifetime of possibilities.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Life, parades, and the perils of squirrelly thoughts
Well, my last column didn’t exactly age like a fine wine — more like that leftover pumpkin pie lingering in the back of the fridge a few days too long.
Penton: McDavid contract a great deal for Oilers
Connor McDavid could have asked for the moon, and Edmonton Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz would have somehow arranged to have it pulled from the sky.
Book: “The Genius Hour Project” by Leanne Shirtliffe
Leanne Shirtliffe’s The Genius Hour Project is a delightful and realistic middle-grade novel that transcends its young protagonist, Frazzy, an eleven-year-old audiophile…
Pop 89: Apron Pocket Archives
Last week I performed Mother’s Apron twice in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It’s been a while since I’ve inhabited my apron-costumes, aprons, and the lives of a group of the women they represent…
Check it Out: The stakes are high for prairie producers
A 7-year-old said to her mom, “I’m so thankful you’re my mommy.” Her mom was getting all teary-eyed until her daughter continued, “Other people’s moms only give them healthy lunches.”
Saskatchewan to host Oct. 29 business procurement expo in Saskatoon
Sales people with businesses that would like to provide their products or services to government agencies will attend a gathering in Saskatoon on Oct. 29.
Swift Current man charged with second-degree murder
SWIFT CURRENT– Saskatchewan RCMP say a man has been charged with second-degree murder following a suspicious death in Swift Current.