By: Jordan Twiss At 43 years old, the Parkside Demolition Derby isn’t just the small village’s must-see event of the year.As long-time volunteer announcers Kerry Peterson and Kris Moe proudly proclaimed during the annual smash and bash on Saturday, July 25, it’s also now the longest running demolition derby in Saskatchewan.
Read More
By: Jordan Twiss Through Saskatchewan’s seemingly endless winter, Honeywood Heritage Nursery manager Janie Denton suspected that she was in for an interesting season.
Read More
By: Bevra Fee The tragic shooting deaths of Constable Robin Cameron and Constable Marc Bourdages 20 years ago were commemorated on July 7, 2026, in Spiritwood. As they have done each year, the Spiritwood RCMP and the Witchekan Lake First Nation (WLFN) came together for a gathering of community and a sharing of culture.
Read More
By: Jordan Twiss The 50 students in Spiritwood High School’s Class of 2026 were given a warm send-off into summer vacation (and the world beyond it) on Tuesday, June 30, as they gathered with friends, family, and teachers for their graduation and awards ceremony.
Read More
By: Jordan Twiss Lake Country Co-op leadership, contractors, customers, and community members gathered at what is being dubbed the “Shellbrook Corner” on Wednesday, June 24, to cut the ribbon on the revitalized C-store and gas station at the junction of Highway 3 and Highway 55.
Read MoreJune 12 was a night of celebration, reflection, and laughter as Debden’s small school community gathered to honour the 12 graduates of École Debden Public School’s Class of 2026.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss The 26 graduates in W.P. Sandin High School’s Class of 2025 were toasted by the community with all the traditional pomp and circumstance during their graduation ceremony and parade on Friday, June 12.
Read MoreBy: Jordan Twiss Shortly after moving to Shellbrook in 2017, Krystal Kennedy knew she wanted to do something to help people in and around the community.For most people, this means getting involved with a community group or sports organization. However, in 2023, Kennedy decided to join Shellbrook Fire and Rescue.
Read MoreBy: 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 MoreBy: 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 More