Check It Out: Taxpayers annually fund $200 million in government bonuses
The definition of entitlement is an official right to something, or the belief that one deserves special privileges. Franco Terrazzano, the director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation…
Remembering When: Saying goodbye to an old friend
Just recently, I experienced a very sad day in my life. I had to say goodbye to an old friend. I had to dispose of my car of many years.
Sunny Side Up: Don’t lose sight of your vows
"Mom, come over here. I brought something for you.” I dawdled over to my daughter. “Hold out your hand,” she said thrusting a tightly closed fist toward me.
Delicious lunch served at Kerrobert Market Day
It was market day at Kerrobert on Thursday, August 6th when the seniors served a delicious perogy and sausage lunch for their customers.
Young Burrowing Owl takes flight
A young Burrowing Owl takes flight over Saskatchewan grasslands. From mid-July through August, fledgling owls are learning to fly and hunt, often foraging near roads where insects and rodents gather.
Carol Peters receives Eatonia's achievement award
The Eatonia Heritage Board honoured this year's recipient of the Senior Citizen Achievement Award at a recent summer celebration.
Making Saskatchewan more beautiful, one barn quilt at a time
Eleven participants registered for the two-day Barn Quilt Painting event at the Dodsland Legion Hall on August 4th and 5th. Crafters from Dodsland, Kindersley, Brock, Plenty, Unity and Cutknife…
Subscribers turn refunds into community support
Kate Winquist, left, publisher of Your Southwest Media Group, presents a cheque for $2,340 to Viv Kalmer, administrator of the Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation Inc., on Aug. 7.
Town of Burstall's dog park very close to opening
BURSTALL —Dogs in the Town of Burstall very soon will have something to wag their tails about. Oh, and their owners may be happy too.
He courted her with a song: Fran Paul recalls a Meadow Lake childhood with nine siblings
Summertime and sunshine bring back fond memories of when life was lived with family. Like many people from the Baby Boomer era, Fran Paul grew up in a family of ten children.
Krista Finley Education Award
The Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation recently awarded Krista Finley a $1,000 Continuing Education Award and the $1,000 Rod Perkins Memorial Scholarship.
Rosetown author visits Eatonia
The community of Eatonia has extended an invitation to Saskatchewan author Lisa Adair, who will do a book reading at Eaton House on Thursday evening, August 13.
R.M. of Mariposa council hears road condition update
KERROBERT —Heavy rains this spring didn't do the R.M. of Mariposa's gravel roads any favours, heard council at their regular meeting July 24.
Informative presentation on housing, finances and health care for older adults
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting an informative presentation in Kindersley on the topics of housing, finances and health care for older adults.
Luseland Market Space
New farmers market booths and an outdoor stage are ready for use in Luseland. Mayor Kathy Wurz says the project was funded through donations from Frieda Honecker and the Luseland Credit Union…
Town of Eston council nixes dog pound at municipal shop
ESTON – The Town of Eston council decided against using a municipal building as a dog pound facility. The decision was made at the July 14 regular meeting of council.
Memories: Road construction in the early 1900s
It's road construction season on the prairies, with signs posted and traffic slowing down as the work continues. However today's road construction can't compare to road construction that took place in the early 1900s.
R.M. of Mariposa still waiting for strychnine
KERROBERT —The R.M. of Mariposa was one of the unlucky Saskatchewan rural municipalities that hasn't yet received a portion of 2 per cent liquid strychnine.