By: Bruce Penton In what will undoubtedly be a week-long celebration of the curling career of Brad Gushue, the 2026 Montana’s Brier will almost certainly crown a rink skipped by somebody else.
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February 26, 2026
Telemiracle magic comes to Shellbrook
By: Jordan Twiss Every February, the Shellbrook Kinettes and Kinsmen campaign tirelessly to raise funds for Telemiracle on behalf of the community.
Read MoreDefence strategy key to Canada’s security
By: Jordan Twiss Since shortly after World War II – and especially since the end of the Cold War – Canada hasn’t had much cause to defend itself militarily.
Read MoreCUSMA’s future shrouded in uncertainty
By: Calvin Daniels The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which was signed in 2020, is now up for review, and given that Donald Trump is the sitting U.S. president that is frankly troubling.
Read MoreFinally, some smiles from Sabres fans
By: Bruce Penton With the world’s best hockey players returning home from the Milan Olympics this week, the bizarre National Hockey League regular season can continue. Why bizarre? Let us count the ways, via two sections — pleasant surprises and disappointments.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2026
Chitek Lake enjoys first Métis Festival, Snowmobile Rally
By: Bevra Fee The Chitek Lake Métis Local staged its first ever Winter Festival on Saturday, Feb. 14. With a long list of Métis-influenced traditional winter activities, the organization is hopeful that the festival will be the first of many held in the years to come.
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