By: Jordan Twiss While the gulf between humans and animals isn’t necessarily as wide as our anthropocentric mindset might lead us to believe, there’s no denying that humans stand apart from all other living things because of our capacity to invent and innovate.
Read MoreFarm product bill levels playing field
By: Calvin Daniels Science is science, and while scientists don’t always get it right, there remains a level of trust we should hold for the results – at least if we want to see positive steps toward the future. This is the case in agriculture as much as in any other field.
Read MoreMcDavid the best — and most valuable
By: Bruce Penton The debate rages on among hockey fans about the merits of the Hart Trophy winner as the National Hockey League’s most valuable player.
Read MoreApril 30, 2026 – Spring Ag Edition
Farmer Tan’s mustard highlights farm diversity
By: Bevra Fee While browsing the annual fall craft sale in Spiritwood during the 2025 pre-Christmas season, local shoppers were introduced to a new product that proved to be a hot ticket. Farmer Tan’s mustard, offered by Tanner Gaboury, sold out in its first market foray.
Read MoreGrowing season ripe with uncertainty
By: Jordan Twiss Though last week’s wintry blast makes spring seem like little more than a far-off dream, farming operations will (hopefully) be getting into full swing across Saskatchewan in the weeks to come.
Read MoreFood basics must be relearned
By: Calvin Daniels The idea of improving food security is obviously a wise one.However, food security will mean different things to different people.
Read MoreFresh looks for top curling rinks
By: Bruce Penton Curling’s game of musical chairs has begun.Now that Brad Jacobs and his rink have won the men’s world curling championship and Kerri Einarson came up one game short at the women’s worlds, Canada’s elite curlers are rearranging lineups to begin the next four-year Olympic Games cycle.
Read MoreApril 23, 2026
Spiritwood Lions host Grand Ole Opry
By: Bevra Fee When the leader of the popular annual Grand Ole Opry in Spiritwood announced to the Spiritwood Lions Club that she would be moving away from the area after the 2025 event, the club was faced with an offer presented by Lion Tanis Franson.
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