By: Jordan Twiss Car lovers of all ages were in for a treat on Sunday, Aug. 3, when the Canwood Car Show brought an eclectic mix of about 70 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the community for the day.
Read MoreParkside Derby delivers big hits
By: Jordan Twiss In small towns, community events tend to have a fairly fixed lifespan. Most last maybe five years, and some even make it to ten, but by then, the community’s usually ready to move on to something new and exciting.
Read MoreSomething for everyone at Shell Lake Hey Days
By: Bevra Fee The annual summer bash in the village of Shell Lake has grown into a monster event, with the 2025 line-up drawing a larger crowd than ever. The 10 a.m. pancake breakfast hosted by the Partners in Worship church began the Saturday, July 19, festivities by feeding the masses in the ideal outdoor […]
Read MoreSpiritwood Golf Course sold to Witchekan Lake FN
By: Bevra Fee In April of 2013, the Spiritwood Golf Course was purchased from its original founders by a new ownership group consisting of local entrepreneurs Harold Fast, Ron Schira, Lloyd Fisher, Bevra Fee, and Jim Bedi.
Read MoreBig River hosts Canada Day bash
By: Jordan Twiss At the start of 2025, Emily Davis set a goal for herself to do something that challenged her or pushed her out of her comfort zone. She could have done anything, but true to her small-town upbringing, she found a way to meet her goal while doing something to benefit her community.
Read MoreMedstead School celebrates Class of 2025
By: Jordan Twiss The seven members of Medstead Central School’s class of 2025 received the red carpet treatment on Thursday, June 26, when they gathered with family, friends, and teachers for their graduation ceremony.
Read MoreBlaine Lake School toasts Class of 2025
By: Jordan Twiss With another school year coming to a close, 300 proud parents, siblings, teachers, and communities gathered at Blaine Lake Composite School on Friday, June 13, to celebrate the nine graduates in the school’s Class of 2025.
Read MoreW.P. Sandin celebrates Class of 2025
By: 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 13.
Read MoreDistrict 33 4-H Achievement Day draws large crowd
By: Bevra Fee The 4-H motto of ‘Learn to do by Doing’ was on full display at the Spiritwood and District Sports and Agriculture Committee (SAD SAAC) Grounds on the weekend of June 7 and 8.
Read MoreRelay for Life raises more than $15,000
By: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook’s W.P. Sandin High School revived its Relay for Life fundraiser on Friday, May 30, and, with the support of the community, went the distance to raise more than $15,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and cancer research.
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