Hallmark Christmas feeling comes to Shellbrook
By: Jordan Twiss All the hallmarks of a small-town Christmas season were on full display in Shellbrook on Saturday, Nov. 22, when the Shellbrook Kinettes’ Santa Fun Day made its return alongside Moonlight Madness, keeping the community buzzing with Christmas spirit from 11 a.m. until late into the evening.
Read MoreWhen reality disagrees, just rewrite the rules
By: Jordan Twiss Though I’ve never watched the British science fiction series Dr. Who, I have on many occasions heard the quote, “I reject your reality and substitute my own.”
Read MoreFarmland ownership debate rages on
By: Calvin Daniels The rather old debate about who should own farmland in Saskatchewan has flared up again.The renewed concern is about non-Canadian citizens and corporations owning land. But the debate really starts with the question of whether it matters.
Read MoreHarris, Ouellette key to Riders’ Cup victory
By: Bruce Penton Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land are green — with envy.
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November 20, 2025
Shellbrook, Leask craft sales draw crowds
By: Jordan Twiss Early Christmas shoppers had a plethora of unique, locally crafted Christmas items to peruse and purchase on Nov. 15 and 16, as annual Christmas craft sales rolled into Shellbrook and Leask.
Read MoreConservatives can’t ignore warnings about Poilievre
By: Jordan Twiss Though Canada’s democracy affords opposition parties the opportunity to take the reigning government to task over its perceived failings, budget day is likely the day they look forward to the most.
Read MoreCarney Budget highlights opportunities for ag
By: Calvin Daniels The Mark Carney led Liberal government in Ottawa recently unveiled its first budget, and agriculture actually featured more significantly than one might have anticipated.
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