Wild Rose students raise $16,105 through Walkathon
By: Jordan Twiss Some groups come up with elaborate ways to raise funds for their causes. But for Wild Rose School, a walk has always done the trick just fine.Wild Rose School’s Walkathon has been a part of the school’s annual calendar for as long as anyone in the community can remember. And though this […]
Read MoreAlberta referendum produces no true winners
By: Jordan Twiss When the Saskatchewan Prosperity Project held a town hall in Leask this summer to discuss separating from Canada, the organization’s president, Brad Williams, made a simple proposition.If those who wished to remain a part of Canada were so confident that they would prevail, he said, they should demand a formal vote on […]
Read MoreAg sector diversity leaves some without support
By: Calvin Daniels When it comes to government supporting agriculture, it is generally thought — at least by farmers in general — that more can and should be done.Of course, that desire for greater support does tend to come by viewing the agriculture sector through a pretty targeted lens.
Read MoreA season to remember for Tyson Philpot
By: Bruce Penton Tyson Philpot has had an unforgettable Canadian Football League season in 2026.For starters, his team, the Montreal Alouettes, are one of the strong favourites (along with Edmonton Elks) to win the Grey Cup in Calgary Nov. 15. Individually, Philpot has had a remarkable, record-breaking season that will cement his status as one […]
Read MoreOctober 22, 2026 – Fall Home Edition
Shellbrook awarded grant funding for water plant
By: Jordan Twiss Following years of grant applications and rejections, the Town of Shellbrook has finally received the news it’s long awaited for its planned water treatment plant project.On Thursday, Oct. 15, the town announced that its application for a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) grant had been approved.
Read MoreClaims of media bias unsupported by reality
By: Jordan Twiss Over the past decade, the general public’s attitude toward the media has undergone a monumental shift.Some of this can be attributed to the proliferation of social media, which has the power to twist narratives and shape opinions before reputable journalists can bring the facts to the discussion.
Read MoreSolutions to food sovereignty are obvious
By: Calvin Daniels The idea of food sovereignty is not a new one by any means.A bit of research suggests food sovereignty — the right of people, communities, and countries to define their own agricultural, labour, fishing, food, and land policies — was coined in 1996 by the international peasant movement La Via Campesina at […]
Read MoreCanadiens have Stanley Cup talent
By: Bruce Penton All of the pre-season prognosticators on TSN and Sportsnet didn’t stray too far when asked for their 2026-27 National Hockey League predictions about the final four and eventual Stanley Cup winner. Most of the talking heads who are insiders and have much more information than the average Joe — or Bruce — […]
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