Lion George Pretli honoured at Seniors Supper
By: Bevra Fee The 46th running of the Spiritwood and District Lions Club’s annual supper to recognize the contributions of the local senior citizens took place on Nov. 7 at the Civic Centre in Spiritwood.Often affected by the November weather, attendance received a boost this year thanks to the mild day (i.e.: the lack of […]
Read MoreMidterms’ ‘blue wave’ won’t be a magic fix
By: Jordan Twiss An election can say a lot about the state of a province or a country, and the feelings or attitudes of its citizens.If the last two years have taught us one thing, it’s that Canadians don’t love unnecessary trips to the polls.In early 2025, when the entire country was rallying behind Team […]
Read MoreAg shows still make lasting memories
By: Calvin Daniels When November arrives each year, it is a turning of the calendar which floods my mind with a myriad of memories spread out over varying times in my life.The first takes me back to my Grade 6 year in Tisdale.
Read MoreToronto media fishbowl a challenge for McKenna
By: Bruce Penton It might have been better for Gavin McKenna to be drafted in the hinterland of the National Hockey League. Los Angeles, for example, where the Kings and Anaheim Ducks rank well down the list in importance and media coverage to sports fans who follow the Dodgers, Rams, Chargers, Angels, Lakers, Clippers, USC, […]
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November 5, 2026
Aardvarks punch ticket to Provincial semi-finals
By: Jordan Twiss After playing a perfect regular season, the W.P. Sandin High School Aardvarks prepared for the biggest test of their football season when they hosted the Rosetown Royals for the SHSAA Provincial quarterfinal game on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Read MoreB.C. tanker ban repeal would do far more harm than good
By: Jordan Twiss Much like the ocean, politics is subject to tide changes.Some changes are sudden, jarring, and unexpected, like when a party or government is rocked by a scandal that causes it to rapidly hemorrhage support.Other changes merely follow the natural ebb and flow of things. Humans, after all, can only tolerate something for […]
Read MoreCWD testing decision a case of money trumping sense
By: Calvin Daniels It was something of a surprise when a recent announcement came down that Saskatchewan was about to abandon its chronic wasting disease testing program.Like most decisions from government, this one appears to have simply been about money. Environment minister Darlene Rowden came out earlier this month saying a request for more money […]
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