By: Bevra Fee The former Shell Lake school is seeing a new life, continuing its history as a local educational facility.
Read MoreWitchekan Lake FN hosts annual TRC Walk
By: Bevra Fee One day ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Witchekan Lake First Nation staged its annual walk to remember and honour the children who attended residential schools.
Read MorePool project sees successful summer fundraising
By: Jordan Twiss The Parkland Pool Project Committee and its community partners capped off a strong season of fundraising on Tuesday, Sept. 19, as Lake Country Co-op hosted its annual Fuel Good Days event and staff members of Affinity Credit Union served up chili to help contribute to the cause.
Read MoreUltrasound services now available in Shellbrook
By: Jordan Twiss Residents of Shellbrook and the surrounding area no longer need to travel to Prince Albert or other larger urban centres for ultrasound services.
Read MoreCanPhill Apiaries’ business is buzzing
By: Bevra Fee What started out as a “crazy idea” between two new Canadians has turned into a successful business in the area of Mayfair, Sask.
Read MoreShell Lake Curling Rink construction underway
By: Bevra Fee The ruins of the old curling rink are a memory, now that ground has been broken on the Village of Shell Lake’s new facility project.
Read MoreShellbrook council deadlocked over water
By: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook’s Town Council met for a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in hopes of finding clarity on whether to pursue a partnership with the Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) on a water pipeline, or chart its own course.
Read MoreSpiritwood Horticulture Show keeps growing
By: Bevra Fee The Spiritwood Horticulture Society hosted its annual show on Tuesday, Aug. 15, with entries up significantly over last year.
Read MoreMeta removes Canadian news from its platforms
By: Jordan Twiss Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and fledgling Twitter rival Threads, has made good on its promise to completely remove all Canadian news content from its social media platforms in response to the federal government’s Bill C-18, The Online News Act.
Read MoreShellbrook summer program provides great S-CAPE
By: Jordan Twiss The relaxation of connecting with nature. The excitement of scoring a game-winning goal. The thrill of taking a refreshing plunge into the water. These are just a few of the experiences kids have had as part of Shellbrook’s 2023 Summer Playground Program.
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