By: Jordan Twiss What began as little more than a hope and a prayer three years ago was realized on a grand scale last week, as the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation revived its Traditional Powwow from Aug. 27 to 29.
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Summer ends with a big splash in Shellbrook
By: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook’s season of sunshine, outdoor play, and swimming came to an unofficial end on Friday, Aug. 23, as Kinsmen Park and the Shellbrook Swimming Pool played host to the annual Party in the Park.
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Logan Donohue sinks $10,000 hole in one
By: Jordan Twiss It wasn’t quite a PGA Tour level paycheck, but for Logan Donohue a $10,000 prize for sinking a hole in one made for a pretty good day.
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Thickwood Hills showcases artistry, scenery
By: Bevra Fee In its 23rd year, Saskatchewan’s premier self-drive tour that winds throughout the Shell Lake area continues to hold a strong presence on the August summer itinerary.
Read MoreCanwood Car Show gets community revved up
By: Jordan Twiss A convoy of classic cars and trucks descended upon the Village of Canwood on Sunday, Aug. 4, as the community played host to the third annual Canwood Car Show.
Read MoreParkside Derby brings automotive mayhem
By: Jordan Twiss Despite cold and blustery conditions, the 41st annual Parkside Demolition Derby saw the little village’s population increase from 150 to nearly 3,000 on Saturday, July 27, as spectators from near and far filled the stands at the Darrel Martin Memorial Speedway for some car and truck carnage.
Read MoreShell Lake Hey Days sizzles
By: Bevra Fee The annual Hey Days summer celebration in the village of Shell Lake on July 20 offered more activities than ever, drawing one of the largest crowds in recent history.
Read MoreFallen RCMP officers remembered with BBQ
By: Bevra Fee Spiritwood’s annual Cameron & Bourdages Memorial Barbecue was hosted by the local RCMP Detachment on Monday, July 8, at the Memorial Park named for the two fallen officers.
Read MoreDoukhobor site opens to overnight stays
By: Jordan Twiss Since it was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 2008, the Doukhobor Dugout House site near Blaine Lake has opened a door into the culture and history of the Doukhobor people, who fled Russia to escape religious persecution and settled in the province in 1899.
Read MoreSpiritwood celebrates Class of 2024
By: Bevra Fee Spiritwood High School’s graduating class of 2024 took to the gymnasium on Friday, June 28, for their graduation ceremony.
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