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 […]
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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.
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By: Bevra Fee The bulls were on a hot streak versus the cowboys at the SARCS Silver Buckle Bull Riding Competition over Thanksgiving weekend in Spiritwood.Even so, Brazilian cowboy Gilmar Santana, who is sitting at the number two spot in the overall standings for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and in the top 10 of […]
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By: Bevra Fee Since 2021, Sept. 30 has been a federal statutory holiday in Canada, marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Symbolically slated for the time of year when children would be taken from their homes and placed in residential schools, the day was honoured in Spiritwood with an awareness walk on Sept. 29.
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By: Jordan Twiss With 2026 marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Legion branches across Canada have found many ways to honour the occasion and pay tribute to veterans past and present, whether it be through events or efforts to beautify their communities.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss Despite the traces of red colouring the trees, autumn was a far-off thought at Parkside’s Honeywood Heritage Nursery when it welcomed guests and vendors for its annual A Touch of Autumn event on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss Two first responders from Leoville were among those recognized for their service to their community, during a presentation of Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals in Saskatoon on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss One of the keys to surviving in the agriculture industry is learning to embrace and accept the things that are beyond one’s control. For Saskatchewan’s beekeepers, that’s been just about everything so far this growing season.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook’s season of sunshine, outdoor play, and swimming ended with a big splash on Friday, Aug. 28, as the Shellbrook Swimming Pool and Kinsmen Park played host to the annual Party in the Park.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss Marcelin’s MX Games have come a long way from the days when they were just some guys on quads splashing around in a big mud-pit in true small-town Saskatchewan style.“The MX Games started as just a mud pit with quads and stuff like that,” said organizer Craig Verbonac.
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