Report says farmers’ share of grocery dollar continues to shrink
Canadian consumers are paying nearly 30 per cent more for food than they were in 2020, while prices paid to farmers have remained largely stagnant, according to a new report…
Major Recreation Board reports strong steak shoot
The Major Recreation Board reviewed a strong start to 2026 and set key dates for upcoming community events during its April 20 meeting.
Sun West students to join Alberta FACES program as division explores local rollout
Twenty students and five teachers from Sun West School Division will take part in the Alberta FACES program this summer as the division evaluates bringing a similar initiative to Saskatchewan.
Just A Gal From Glidden: I built this with you — now we’re taking it to every mailbox
I'm writing with some big news about Your West Central Voice — news I believe you'll like, and news that reflects something I couldn't have done without readers like you.
Kindersley council adopts 2026 budget, holds mill rate at 11.25
KINDERSLEY — Town council has adopted its 2026 operating and capital budget and confirmed the municipal property tax mill rate will remain unchanged at 11.25 mills for the year.
Southeast Saskatchewan Legends: Mel Trobert
Mel Trobert was born in 1950 and raised on a farm near Tribune. He soon found himself working on drilling rigs at a young age. That’s not surprising since, as the youngest of seven children…
Range health tool updated for Saskatchewan native grasslands
A Saskatchewan grassland conservation group has released an updated tool to help assess the health of native prairie rangelands.
All 162 University of Saskatchewan medical residency seats filled
All 162 medical residency seats at the University of Saskatchewan have been filled through the 2026 Canadian Resident Matching Service.
Canada to lift EU flaxseed testing requirement, ending long-standing trade barrier
Canada will no longer be required to test flaxseed shipments destined for the European Union, ending a protocol that has been in place since 2009…
Requests to Saskatchewan Ombudsman rise for second year
Requests for assistance to Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman increased for the second year in a row, according to the office’s 2025 annual report.
Penton: Fresh looks for top curling rinks
Curling’s game of musical chairs has begun. Now that Brad Jacobs and his rink have won the men’s world curling championship and Kerri Einarson came up one game short at the women’s worlds…
Growing Through Grief: Finding more peace, joy and love
What if I told you that you can have what you want. Would you know what that is? I know sometimes it is hard after a loss but it is a pivotal question because getting curious…
Check It Out: Small actions make a big difference
Have you ever had circumstances, a random podcast, a book you’re reading or a sign on a billboard all relay the same message? That’s what happened this past week…
Kinley’s toy drive continues to grow, bringing joy to children
This marks the 11th year Kinley Hildebrandt and her mother, Candis, have held their toy drive for the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. “Every year I think it might be the last one,” Candis mused.
Colour with purpose
Students and staff at Burstall School wore rainbow colours to mark World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, highlighting the message that every brain works in its own unique way.
FCC AgriSpirit Fund accepting applications for rural community projects
REGINA — Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications for its FCC AgriSpirit Fund, supporting capital projects aimed at improving quality of life in rural communities.
Spring takes a detour
After three hours of snowblowing on the farm near Pinkham, Greg Paulhus drove his wife, Fern Block, to the Smiley Hutterite Colony, where she works as a teacher and principal.
SWEET SUCCESS
A vendor displays colourful cookie kits and treats as visitors browse and shop during the community market at Flaxcombe Hall on Saturday afternoon.