Kindersley students march Main Street for Terry Fox
KINDERSLEY – KCS students wore their gold and black Kobra colours as they joined Westberry and Elizabeth schools on Thursday morning, Sept. 24 for the annual Terry Fox walk parade on Main Street.
Kindersley child shares story of courage after two-year battle with brain tumour
A young Kindersley boy and his family are sharing their story after a two-year journey through brain surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Vintage harvest near Denzil raises funds for three food banks
DENZIL – Sunny skies and perfect harvest weather were the perfect backdrop for the antique threshing demonstration at Greg Rissling's farm three miles south of Denzil.
Perfect 29! Wayne Becker hits cribbage’s rarest hand
It wasn’t just an ordinary crib night at Caleb Village for resident Wayne Becker. Wayne was all smiles last week after being dealt the ultimate cribbage hand — a perfect 29.
Students dig into where their food comes from
KINDERSLEY – Elementary students learned all about agriculture at the Kindersley Farm Food Event, sponsored by Kindersley Simplot. The Grade 4-6 students at D'Arcy Elementary School participated along with Grade 4 students from…
West-central harvest reaches 45 per cent as sprouting raises quality concerns
Harvest has reached 45 per cent completion across west-central Saskatchewan, but humid conditions and significant sprouting in some crops are creating concerns about grain quality.
Former Marengo principal looks back on decades teaching in the North
Wayne Cormier spent the final years of his lengthy teaching career at Westcliffe School in Marengo, where he was the principal from 2000 to 2004.
Town of Luseland gets Hwy. #31 report back
LUSELAND – The Town of Luseland has received a report on the condition of Hwy. #31. Councillors discussed the results at their Sept. 10 regular meeting of council.
Penton: Q and A on eve of NHL’s new season
As the National Hockey League 2026-27 season embarks on its earliest ever start, now would be an appropriate time to dial up the annual NHL Questionnaire. All those with perfect scores can reward themselves by watching old Rock ’Em, Sock ’Em videos.
Troop 17 made RCMP history 52 years ago this month
According to archives from the StarPhoenix shared by Historic Saskatchewan, a new chapter in Canadian policing history began on Sept. 16, 1974. That day, 32 women were sworn in as the first female regular members of the RCMP.
Nominations open for Saskatchewan's highest honour
People have until the end of November to nominate illustrious residents for the province's Order of Merit. The honour, Saskatchewan's highest, recognizes outstanding achievement and service.
Rising diesel costs add pressure as AgriStability deadline approaches
Saskatchewan farmers facing sharply higher fuel costs this harvest are being encouraged to take another look at AgriStability before the extended Oct. 1 enrolment deadline.
Sunny Side Up: Got some skeletons in your closets? Let them teach you
Our family closets, perhaps yours too, are stuffed with musty old skeletons—proverbially speaking. We started talking about family over supper the other night, just the Preacher and I.
Strong oil prices see consistent drilling activity, but no surge overall
With oil prices in the US$90 range, drilling activity in Saskatchewan remains consistent, but has not seen a surge overall. Cenovus, however, is seeing some of its strongest numbers in years.
Health Canada approves updated COVID-19 vaccine for winter
An updated vaccine will go into those intending to protect themselves from COVID-19 this winter. Health Canada officials have approved the latest version of the Comirnaty vaccine, a statement from Pfizer Canada and BioNTech SE said.
Canadian Cancer Society calls for $575 million boost to cancer care
Canadian governments should hike the amount they spend on health by one per cent and dedicate the increase to cancer care. That's the opinion of officials with the Canadian Cancer Society.
Saskatchewan Safety Council seeks rural hosts for free mature driver course
The Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) is looking for rural communities to host its free Mature Driver Refresher Course. The SSC delivers the course across the province each year.
CRA adds optional sign-in step to protect online tax filing
Officials have decided to improve the security of online tax returns by adding a new authentication step, starting in late February, for people signing in to their Canada Revenue Agency accounts.
A day highlighting the need to give voice to Indigenous communities
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This event was established in 2021 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission following its work from 2008 to 2015.
Cultural appropriation or cultural appreciation: know the difference!
Is it considered cultural appropriation for a non-Indigenous person to buy a piece of Indigenous art or wear Indigenous clothing? National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an excellent time…