By: Bevra Fee With a rich history in the tiny community of Mont Nebo, the local hub and the only remaining business saw a change of ownership that was marked by a grand opening on Nov. 26.
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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.
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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.
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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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Quarter Carnival provides tricks and treats
By: Jordan Twiss Ghouls and goblins, tricks and treats, and fun and games. All the hallmarks of some good Halloween fun were present in abundance, when the students of Shellbrook’s W.P. Sandin High School invited the community in for their annual Quarter Carnival on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 30.
Read MoreRoyal Purple delivers for PA women’s shelter
By: Jordan Twiss Decades ago, domestic violence was something that occurred in the dark, behind closed doors. But as societal attitudes have changed and the issue has been brought into the light, it’s become increasingly evident how deep the problem runs.
Read MoreShellbrook Scotiabank set to close in 2026
By: Jordan Twiss Recent years have seen banks and credit unions exit small towns in the Shellbrook and Spiritwood area. Now, it’s been announced that Shellbrook’s Scotiabank will be the next financial institution to follow this trend.
Read MoreBull riding brings thrills in Spiritwood
By: Bevra Fee The highly popular event that draws locals and visitors in every year after harvest proved to be a hit yet again in the town of Spiritwood over Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreShellbrook TRC Walk connects community
By: Jordan Twiss Now in its third year, Shellbrook’s Honour Walk for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is building a deeper sense of community and greater awareness about the history of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop, say organizers Nicole Erb and Regan Buckingham.
Read MoreAviator shares inspiration with Canwood students
By: Jordan Twiss Aviator and author Agnes Niyondezi says her memoir, Dreams Take Flight, is for “those who need to be reminded that where you start does not determine how far you can go.”
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