Book: Star Song
In the same vein as his Worldshapers series, Regina author Edward Willett weaves a standalone sci-fi fantasy tale for young adult readers that is sure to captivate from the very first chapter.
Winter is here
Last Tuesday’s blizzard resulted in a 6 semi collision on Hwy #7 just east of Netherhill. Thankfully there were no injuries as a result.
SunWest animation courses highlighted during Throne Speech Debate
Sun West was a pioneer in the field of distance education in Saskatchewan and through the Sun West Distance Learning Centre (DLC) has become the largest online school in the province.
Pop 89: Apart together
A friend phoned last week to ask if I had any more copies of apart, the new pandemic anthology put out by the Saskatchewan Writer’s Guild and edited by Courtney-Bates Hardy and Dave Margoshes.
Great Plains College introduces COVID Additional Measures Policy
Great Plains College will be asking for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test as a part of its requirements for employment and being a student.
U18 AAA Sharks return to Wilkie
Four years can be a long time between visits, but that ended up being the time gap for the Battlefords Sharks U18 female AAA team as they are set to host the Swift Current…
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is designed to meet the needs of children around the world by distributing gifts.
Job Fair slated for February
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with its plans for a Great Trade & Job Fair in Kindersley in 2022.
Kindersley & District Plains Museum holds AGM
The annual meeting of the Kindersley & District Plains Museum was held on November 9, 2021.
Penton: Another Canadian shines on PGA tour
Taylor Pendrith, a 31-year-old Ontario native who qualified for the Tour in 2020 via the developmental Korn Ferry Tour, but had to wait a full year to strut his stuff…
“Common Truths” Visual Art Display in Leader
From now until November 23rd, 2021, go and view Donna Langhorne’s “Common Truths” art display in Council Chambers at the Leader Town Office.
Introducing Mallory Cawthra
Your West Central Voice is pleased to have Mallory Cawthra as a local contributor, covering events. Although Mallory grew up in Victoria, B.C., she has successfully adjusted to small-town prairie life.
Coke: It’s the Real Thing for Eston’s Stewart Hunter
Walk into the home of Stewart Hunter in Eston, and you will begin seeing ‘red,’ lots of red Coke ornaments, plates, coolers, model cars, stuffed toys, platters, clocks and bottles; whatever you can think of.
Check It Out: Laugh or cry at the pumps
A sign at a gas station listed gas prices as: Regular Unleaded: Arm, Plus Unleaded: Leg; Super Unleaded: Both.
Mandryk: Gov’t needs to learn from past COVID-19 lessons
We all get by now that living with COVID-19 will likely mean living with occasional waves and spikes. We all likely get that means that just can’t shutdown the entire economy.
Sure-Fire Streaming: The Vault, Everybody Loves Raymond, and more
The best in TV and film from your living room.
Kindersley Curling Club kicks off season
The Kindersley Curling Club kicked off their 2021 season last week, offering leagues on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Book: Bread and Water
I know dee Hobsbawn-Smith as a multi-genre writer, chef, yogi, runner, mother, and yes, as a friend. She and husband Dave Margoshes hosted me for a reading at their ancestral rural home…
New mural depicts local scenes on Eatonia rink
Thanks to Dean and Fran Francis from Sagebrush Studios, the Eatonia rink now features a beautiful mural depicting scenes from the area.
USask chickpea research aims to improve food source
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are part of a global team that used DNA to track the genetic evolution and migration of the chickpea, offering insights that could lead to more nutritious and adaptable varieties.