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 MoreUgly politics of division overshadow Canada Day
By: Jordan Twiss Last week, Canadians from coast to coast to coast came together to celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday.Canada is a country of many peoples, many cultures, and many religions. Despite these differences, Canada Day is meant to remind us of the many things that unite us as a nation.
Read MorePublic research losses adding up
By: Calvin Daniels Something seems afoot in terms of agriculture research — a move away from it in general terms.That may only be a perception. But perception is often a herald of reality, and if there is a move away from scientific research in agriculture — especially that which is publicly funded and not so […]
Read MoreCanadian NHL teams face major hurdles
By: Bruce Penton Canadian hockey fans don’t have to be reminded that it has been 33 years since a team from one of our provinces has claimed the Stanley Cup, but the way things are going, it could be another 33 — or more — before the cup returns north of the 49th parallel.
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Lake Country Co-op celebrates ‘Shellbrook Corner’ opening
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 MoreSask Party can’t duck wildfire accountability
By: Jordan Twiss Last week, for the second time in the month of June, the Sask Party government was taken to task over its handling of the 2025 wildfires that partially destroyed the northern village of Denare Beach and led to the evacuation of more than 10,000 people from their communities.
Read MoreCUSMA negotiations shrouded in uncertainty
By: Calvin Daniels CUSMA, the trilateral free trade agreement, has been the guiding document for trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico since it came into force on July 1, 2020, officially replacing the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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