Community effort shines in wildfire response
By: Jordan Twiss A week ago, washed out roads and inundated farm fields were the top-of-mind concerns for residents of the R.M. of Shellbrook.But on a dime, the Lobstick wildfire pulled them from the flood and cast them into the fire.
Read MorePoilievre’s principles change with the season
By: Jordan Twiss A couple months ago, shortly after the Sask Party government released its 2026-2027 budget, I reflected upon the things that make an official opposition effective.
Read MoreAI’s role in agriculture remains uncertain
By: Calvin Daniels Artificial intelligence is seen by some as the plague which may signal the end of time.For others, AI is a steadily developing tool which will herald the arrival of better times.
Read MoreNot everyone loves CFL’s new look
By: Bruce Penton The new-look Canadian Football League season kicks off this week and while some are applauding the significant rule changes made to the game since last year’s Grey Cup, not everyone is thrilled.
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May 28, 2026 – Spring Home Edition
Ag Minister tours R.M. of Shellbrook floods
By: Jordan Twiss From washed out roads to flooded farmland, much of northeastern Saskatchewan continues to find itself inundated with volumes of water that haven’t been experienced for many years.
Read MorePipeline MOU keeps inching forward
By: Jordan Twiss As critics and naysayers from all sides of the aisle continue to loudly voice their displeasure, the MOU between Ottawa and Alberta to build a new oil pipeline to Canada’s west coast continues to take incremental steps forward.
Read MoreFarm growth shows no signs of slowing
By: Calvin Daniels Canadian farms are trending to be ever larger entities.This is a surprise to absolutely no one, as the trend of rural depopulation and growing farm size started basically coming out of the first great war, and was exacerbated by the ‘Dirty Thirties.’ It’s continued, generally unabated, ever since.
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