Indigenous children’s author visits west central schools
“I’ll be reading my book, Kiscwatisi: Be Kind, and having a discussion about how the book came to be,” explained Indigenous author Elizabeth Merasty.
Wilkie man charged after resisting arrest during traffic stop
A 37-year-old man from Scott is facing charges after allegedly resisting a peace officer and failing to comply with a release order during a traffic stop, according to Unity RCMP.
Province launches rural policing grant with funding for Luseland officer
The Saskatchewan government has introduced a new grant program aimed at supporting small town and rural police services, with the Luseland Police Service set to receive $10,000 in 2026-27.
Province pushes federal policy changes to grow helium industry
Saskatchewan’s energy minister will head to Ottawa next week to press for federal policy changes aimed at accelerating growth in the province’s helium sector…
Kindersley area draws strong interest in Saskatchewan’s April oil and gas land sale
Oil and gas rights in the Kindersley area generated more than $2.2 million in bids during Saskatchewan’s first Crown public offering of the 2026–27 fiscal year…
Kindersley RCMP seize fentanyl, meth in traffic stop
Kindersley RCMP say officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin during a traffic stop in the west-central Saskatchewan town, leading to the arrest of four people.
Heritage Saskatchewan calls for nominations for 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards
Heritage Saskatchewan is calling for nominations for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations and communities…
Mobile mammography unit to bring breast cancer screening to west-central Sask
Women in west-central Saskatchewan will be able to get screened for breast cancer this spring and summer. The province will have two mobile mammography units touring Saskatchewan…
Rosetown RCMP investigate tool theft in Herschel
Police are investigating a theft of tools in Herschel as part of a series of calls handled by Rosetown RCMP over the past week. The theft was reported April 8, and remains under investigation.
Search continues for missing 82-year-old
CONSORT, AB - Police are continuing an extensive search for an 82-year-old woman reported missing earlier this week, with confirmed activity placing her in central Alberta the night she disappeared.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Dad’s go-cart flew
The surest sign winter was over on our farm wasn’t the calendar. It was the day Dad hauled the go-cart out of the barn. He built it during Easter break in 1970…
Penton: Ball or strike? Let the ‘robot ump’ decide
“Well, it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the ol’ ball game. Maybe. Maybe not. Let’s see what the ABS system says first before we send that batter back to the dugout.
Check It Out: Forgiving those who put trash in our baskets
Kids are often mini versions of their parents. When my kids were growing up, one of them looked at a childhood photo of his friend’s dad and said, “Wow! Your dad looked just like you!…
Kindersley man dead after single-vehicle rollover in town
A 48-year-old Kindersley man is dead following a single-vehicle rollover Friday morning. RCMP said officers were called at about 8:45 a.m. on April 10 to the intersection of 15 Street West…
Easter creativity brings community together at Prairie Branches
Residents at Prairie Branches take part in Easter egg decorating activities, creating colourful holiday crafts in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Handmade pottery on display at Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery
Lindy Bell-Gatzke’s handmade pottery is on display at Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery, along with “Expressions of Joy” artwork by local artist Breena Hebron.
Quintuplet lambs mark busy spring at Circle R Ranch
Spring may be slow to arrive, but lambing season is in full swing at Circle R Ranch, where the Rast family welcomed an extraordinary set of quintuplets.
Spring exhibition on display at Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery
The work of two talented artists is on display as part of the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery’s spring exhibition for 2026. Local artist Breena Hebron’s mixed-media artwork…