By: Jordan Twiss Despite the traces of red colouring the trees, autumn was a far-off thought at Parkside’s Honeywood Heritage Nursery when it welcomed guests and vendors for its annual A Touch of Autumn event on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Leoville first responders recognized for 25 years
By: Jordan Twiss Two first responders from Leoville were among those recognized for their service to their community, during a presentation of Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals in Saskatoon on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Sask. Beekeepers face swarm of uncertainty
By: Jordan Twiss One of the keys to surviving in the agriculture industry is learning to embrace and accept the things that are beyond one’s control. For Saskatchewan’s beekeepers, that’s been just about everything so far this growing season.
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Summer ends with a party in Shellbrook
By: Jordan Twiss Shellbrook’s season of sunshine, outdoor play, and swimming ended with a big splash on Friday, Aug. 28, as the Shellbrook Swimming Pool and Kinsmen Park played host to the annual Party in the Park.
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MX Games bring mud-slinging fun
By: Jordan Twiss Marcelin’s MX Games have come a long way from the days when they were just some guys on quads splashing around in a big mud-pit in true small-town Saskatchewan style.“The MX Games started as just a mud pit with quads and stuff like that,” said organizer Craig Verbonac.
Read MoreWWHS continues to grow with 63rd show
By: Jordan Twiss It may have been a summer of bizarre weather, but the Walter Willoughby Horticulture Society (WWHS) still showcased plenty of growth when it hosted its 63rd annual Horticulture Show at the Parkside Heritage Centre on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Read MoreThickwood Hills Studio Trail celebrates 26 years
By: Bevra Fee All gravel roads led to an art studio throughout portions of three rural municipalities on the weekend of Aug. 8 and 9.
Read MoreTibetan monks bring healing to Ahtahkakoop
By: Jordan Twiss A 15-year friendship became a melding of cultures, when the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation hosted 10 Tibetan monks for a week of prayer and healing from July 18 to July 25.
Read MoreParkside Derby still a hit at 43
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 MoreLilies in Bloom brings colour to summer
By: Jordan Twiss Through Saskatchewan’s seemingly endless winter, Honeywood Heritage Nursery manager Janie Denton suspected that she was in for an interesting season.
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