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.
Read MoreGambling advertising getting out of control
By: Bruce Penton Data about cigarettes causing cancer eventually resulted in tobacco advertisements being banned from print and electronic media, but will the data about lives being ruined by gambling addiction eventually force governments to ban the media distribution of gambling ads?
Read MoreJesse Bates
November 13, 2025
Shellbrook observes week of remembrance
By: Jordan Twiss Veterans’ Week in Canada (Nov. 5 to 11) was filled with solemn acts of remembrance in Shellbrook, as the community came together in many ways to celebrate those who have served and sacrificed for the country in many ways throughout Canada’s History.
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