Town of Leader council approves river pumphouse upgrade
LEADER – The Town of Leader council approved almost $20,000 in upgrades to the river pumphouse. The resolution was made at the Sept. 15 regular meeting of council.
Leader RCMP seek footage after attempted fuel theft near Burstall
BURSTALL – Leader RCMP are investigating an attempted theft of fuel from a rural property in the R.M. of Deerforks. Police received the report on Sept. 29.
Tricky Grounds: Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration
Tricky Grounds is a passionate reflection by author Candace Brunette-Debassige as she documents "the experiences and challenges that Indigenous women administrators face in enacting Indigenizing policies in Canadian universities"…
Scammers target every age group, Conexus warns
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada, and Conexus Credit Union is warning its members and the public that cybercriminals target people of every generation.
Share the Warmth grants open for groups helping residents through winter
Community groups that help vulnerable Saskatchewan residents through the winter can now apply for grants of up to $1,000 through SaskEnergy's Share the Warmth program.
Two large reactors in the northwest, two SMRs in the southeast: Moe lays out Saskatchewan's nuclear plans
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan's plans for nuclear power generation became a lot more focused on Sept. 29, clarifying how many megawatts are sought, how many reactors, and in one case, specifically where the first two are expected to be built.
Assault charges laid in Unity and Wilkie
Two men face assault charges in RCMP reports from the Unity, Wilkie and Macklin detachments covering Sept. 15 to 28. In Unity, a 38-year-old man from Unity was charged with assault causing bodily harm…
Town of Kindersley will keep two tax title properties
KINDERSLEY – The Town of Kindersley council decided to keep two tax title properties for the municipality on the advice of its staff. The resolution was passed at the Sept. 28 regular meeting of council.
Think young Canadians don’t read newspapers? Think again.
Many assume younger Canadians have left newspapers behind. The numbers tell a different story. More than 85% of Canadian adults aged 18–34 read newspaper content each week…
Terry Fox research network gets $40-million yearly boost for precision cancer care
The battle against cancer is getting a $40-million boost for each of the next four years. The Terry Fox Research Institute receives $20 million a year from the federal Health Department…
Fire Prevention Week 2026: Meet Your Firefighters!
Meet the firefighters in the West Central region. It’s Fire Prevention Week 2026! Meet the people who are part of the fire departments and fire brigades in our West Central Saskatchewan region.
Battery fires: charge to safety with good habits
Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 4 to 10, 2026. This event takes place annually to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention.
6 simple habits to reduce your risk of a house fire
Negligence is involved in nearly half of all residential fires. However, by taking simple, practical steps every day, you can significantly reduce your risk.
Firefighters' tips for the proper use of smoke alarms
Does your home have working smoke alarms, and are they properly installed? During Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 4 to 10, 2026…
Just A Gal From Glidden: Apparently, I’m a senior now
I did a thing last week. It was one of those spontaneous ADHD decisions. I was at home with my feet up, scrolling aimlessly through my phone…
Sunny Side Up: The powerful song of one homeless man
In 1971, English composer Gavin Bryars, along with his friend Alan Power, were working on a film about homeless people living on the streets of London.
Remembering When: A young girl’s strength of character
Sometimes the right thing to do is not the most popular thing to do. But if you have the strength to say “no” to something you know is wrong, you’ll ultimately be able to live with yourself…
Check It Out: Be brave and ask questions, even in a smoke-filled room
A man asked a lawyer, "How much do you charge?" The lawyer replied saying he charged $1,000 to answer three questions. The man fired back, asking, "Don't you think that's too expensive?"
