Everything energy in the 2026 Saskatchewan provincial budget
REGINA – There might be a war underway in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz could be threatened, and WTI is hovering around US$94 a barrel.
Spring road bans take effect in southwest Saskatchewan
Spring weight restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday on secondary highways in southwest Saskatchewan as warmer temperatures begin to soften roadbeds.
AgriStability sees largest increase in Saskatchewan agriculture budget
The AgriStability program receives the biggest boost in the new provincial agriculture budget. The Saskatchewan agriculture budget rises six per cent to $662.7 million…
Wilkie man charged with assault with weapon following dispute: RCMP
A 38-year-old Wilkie man is facing charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats after RCMP responded to a dispute in the community.
SaskPower to link northern and southern grids with new transmission project
SaskPower will build a new transmission link between Saskatchewan’s northern and southern electrical grids in a move the provincial government says will improve reliability…
Saskatchewan RCMP report nearly 10,000 family, partner violence victims in 2025 despite slight decline
Saskatchewan RCMP responded to more than 9,800 victims of family and intimate partner violence in 2025, underscoring persistently high levels of interpersonal violence…
Book Review: From the Ground Up: An Anthology of New Fiction
Annabel Townsend loved the “From the Ground Up” theme of Regina’s Cathedral Village Arts Festival (2024) so much, she used it as the theme for an anthology…
Just A Gal From Glidden: Fighting over lozenges, counting our blessings
This week’s column comes to you under the influence of NyQuil and Halls. Yes, I caught my annual spring cold. I am blaming Robert as he came down with symptoms a couple of days before me.
Canada Post sweetens spring with maple sugar stamps
Two new postage stamps celebrate making maple sugar. Canada Post issued both stamps in the shape of maple syrup cans, “just as the scents, sounds and tastes of the season come to life…
Penton: Sports mascots are big business
Sports fans may consider team mascots to be: a) entertaining; b) annoying; c) hilarious; d) adding to the game experience. Whatever your view, their existence in sports today is no laughing matter.
How a hen’s body turns yolks into eggs
Eggs are an important part of our everyday diet, and they are pretty incredible. Inside a chicken’s body is a non-stop biological production line that operates consistently.
Molasses: The Sweet Leftover with a Rich History
A jar of molasses was a common ingredient in the household of every pioneer, primarily because it was an affordable sweetener compared to refined sugar.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The art class ash tray
When I was graduating from eighth grade and about to enter high school, I was faced with the daunting task of picking the classes I would take in my first year.
Check It Out: My crash course in patient advocacy
Last week I listened to a doctor’s podcast on the topic of advocating for your loved one when they’re hospitalized and thought it would be a good topic to write about.
Honkings from the Wild Goose: Outlaws, Mohawks push forward
The Wilkie Outlaws and Edam 3 Stars kicked off the SWHL Finals Wednesday night in Wilkie, with the Outlaws coming away with a 6-3 win.
Grey Cup visits Kerrobert Composite School
Students pose with the Grey Cup during a visit to Kerrobert Composite School on March 11. Students, staff and community members were invited to stop by the school…
Aerial view of Madison in 1959
An aerial view of the village of Madison in 1959 shows homes clustered along the Canadian National Railway line between Eston and Eatonia in west-central Saskatchewan.
Grey Cup visits Kindersley
Curtis Orth, Noah Orth and Colby Orth were among the many visitors who stopped by the Kindersley Food Store to see the Grey Cup during a special community visit.