From all of us at Your Southwest Media Group, we wish you all the best in the coming year!

Saskatchewan resident Chad Mierau felt compelled to share his story with the world. In 2021, he published his first book, Surviving the Crash, in which he recalled Jan. 3, 2016, as the worst day of his life.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance has applied for its first auto insurance rate increase since 2014, proposing two annual increases of 3.75 per cent beginning in June 2026.

A Saskatchewan family of four will pay no provincial income tax on its first $65,000 of income in 2026 as the province moves to the second phase of its four-year income tax reduction plan.

Governments often release bad news on Fridays — a tactic highlighted in a first-season episode of The West Wing titled “Take Out the Trash Day.”

RCMP in the Unity, Wilkie and Macklin areas dealt with a variety of incidents last week, including assaults, thefts, and property damage, according to weekly detachment reports.

Now that 2025 has come to a close, I want to share some of my favourite moments from my Just A Gal From Glidden columns. This past year, I reflected on life in west-central Saskatchewan…

Almost guaranteed to happen in 2026: January — National Football League playoffs occupy the weekend spotlights this month…

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

One Saturday when my brother was young, he was invited into town for a winter playdate by a couple of his friends. There was a hill close to where his friends lived…

The best of 2025’s notes, quotes and anecdotes (Part 2 — July through December)…

There is a saying in recovery: “You can’t do this for me, but I can’t do it alone.” We heal, we grow, we learn together. To walk into a room and admit to others that we have a problem…

I read a note that said, “Whoever stole my antidepressants—I hope you’re happy now!” The joyful season of hospitality, giving, and kindness is coming to a close…

Children present a Christmas song and retell the Nativity story during a Sunday morning service at Kindersley Christian Fellowship.

LUSELAND – Despite chilly temperatures, Luseland was alive with holiday spirit on Dec. 13 during the town’s annual Santa Claus Day.

Tables at Elizabeth Middle School were filled with cookies, tarts, squares and cupcakes on Thursday morning for the school’s Christmas bake sale.

PLENTY — Children and families at Little Legacy Learning daycare in Plenty celebrated the season with sleigh rides, games, crafts and a community potluck on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Kindersley FoodMesh wants to wish everyone a very blessed and Merry Christmas season. The FoodMesh program is possible because of the regular donations of food…

Tasha Orysiuk’s dance group, Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, was inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame on November 9 at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre in Winnipeg.