Recounting the work needed to run steam engines in Kindersley
Ron Lamont was a long-time Kindersley resident who worked on the railroad and shared this memory of two steam engines arriving back at the shop track in Kindersley after snowplow runs.
Seven rigs listed as active in Saskatchewan daily drilling report
Saskatchewan had seven rigs listed as actively drilling in the latest daily drilling activity data, with Estevan showing the most activity.
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes!
Everybody loves pancakes — and they were hot off the griddle at St. Paul’s United Church on Tuesday evening as the congregation celebrated Shrove Tuesday.
Scheduled power outage set for Kerrobert on Feb. 28
KERROBERT — Residents are advised to prepare for a scheduled town-wide power outage later this month. SaskPower has scheduled maintenance work in Kerrobert on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
Saskatchewan Winter Games
Kindersley coach Maureen Ryan-Dobbin cheers on the Rivers West Special Olympics five-pin bowling team during the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Meadow Lake.
Curtis Wiebe among three appointed to Saskatchewan Provincial Court
The Government of Saskatchewan announced Feb. 17 the appointment of three new judges to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, including Curtis Wiebe, who will serve in Prince Albert.
Man charged after string of break-ins across southern Saskatchewan
A Regina man has been charged with dozens of break-ins affecting communities across southern Saskatchewan, including Eston and other West Central areas, the Saskatchewan RCMP say.
Alberta wind fleet drops to zero output for 52 minutes amid prolonged lull
For 52 minutes straight, Alberta’s 1,760 wind turbines produced precisely zero power the morning of Saturday, Feb 21, and next to no power for 27 hours straight, and counting.
Crop Insurance program renewed for 2026 season
Producers across West Central Saskatchewan are being reminded to review their coverage as federal and provincial governments confirm continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program.
Saskatchewan sees strong year-end construction growth
Saskatchewan recorded one of the strongest increases in building construction investment in Canada at the end of 2025, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada.
Unity RCMP respond to impaired driving, theft and curfew breach
Unity RCMP responded to a range of incidents between Feb. 10 and Feb. 16, including an impaired driving charge, a stolen trailer and several complaints that remain under investigation.
SaskEnergy urges customers to keep natural gas equipment clear amid heavy snowfall
As significant snowfall is forecast across much of Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy is reminding customers to take precautions to ensure natural gas equipment continues operating safely…
Minor injuries reported in Rosetown house fire
ROSETOWN — A house fire in Rosetown left several people with minor injuries early Monday morning, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Confessions of a reluctant pianist
This may come as a surprise to some of you — I very much enjoy listening to classical music. I know. I know.
Book Review: Walking Upstream
Saskatoon’s Lloyd Ratzlaff—essayist, former minister, walker in wild places—has released his first poetry collection, and wow. I know this man and have long believed that poetry lives in him…
Penton: Finally, some smiles from Sabres’ fans
With the world’s best hockey players returning home from the Milan Olympics this week, the bizarre National Hockey League regular season can continue.
Pop 89: Ashes & Snow Part 1
I planned to attend Ash Wednesday services in Ponteix; I even plugged in my car the night before. I like everything about Ash Wednesday and the season it leads us into.
Check It Out: Don’t Get Scammed in 2026
It’s 2026 and we’ve all heard first-hand accounts of friends and relatives who have been scammed out of thousands of dollars.