By: Jordan Twiss As a small-town hockey player who got her start in her family’s little barn, Debden’s Rhea Peterson learned early on how it felt to win.

By: Jordan Twiss All four sheets were kept busy at the Shellbrook Curling Club on the afternoon of March 20, when Shellbrook’s senior curlers took to the ice for their season-ending bonspiel.

By: Bevra Fee Bringing its 2023/24 skating season to an end with an exciting performance of skills and shenanigans, the Spiritwood Skating Club presented its Kaleidoscope of Colours show to a packed arena of friends, family, and generally interested onlookers on the afternoon of March 17.

By: Jordan Twiss The dancers of Studio 747 took over the Shellbrook Theatre for their annual Mini Showcase on Saturday, March 9, giving their family and friends, and the community, a sneak peek at the hard work they’ve put in to the 2023-2024 dance season so far.

By: Dave Hyndman “Oh, this is going to be such a good article!”The line was delivered by a would-be reporter in the courtroom of Judge Titus Clapham, and came about because of the multiple storylines that were about to ensue on a confusing day in court.

By: Bevra Fee The Love and Laughter Daycare in Spiritwood opened its doors a little over 10 years ago, providing much-needed government-regulated childcare spaces.

By: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook received a temporary population boost on Friday, Feb. 16, as members of the Prince Albert and Area Teachers’ Association brought their latest job action right to Premier Scott Moe’s doorstep.

By: Bevra Fee Spiritwood Minor Hockey hosted a full slate of games for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, inviting teams from near and far to the Spiritwood & District Recreation Centre for the fourth annual Hockey Day in Spiritwood festivities.

By: Jordan Twiss With two successful fundraisers under its belt already in 2024, the Parkland Pool Project Steering Committee is just a little bit closer to realizing its goal of building a new pool for the community.

By: Jordan Twiss The newspaper industry runs in Clark Pepper’s blood. Literally.