Communities Unite to Read!
Summer reading is heating up across Wheatland Regional Library branches this year! The inaugural Wheatland Reading Cup challenges communities to reach the summer reading goals…
Leader’s marketplace kicks off the season
There was a lot of activity throughout the town of Leader on Saturday, June 10th. Maps were available at the Leader Tourist Caboose to help navigate the streets…
Alsask’s life-size fooseball = life-sized fun
Alsask’s life-sized foosball competition returned to the community on Saturday, June 10th, at the Alsask Recreation Centre.
Book: Leaving Wisdom
I first fell in love with Sharon Butala’s writing in the 90s when someone gifted me a copy of her #1 best-selling book The Perfection of the Morning.
Leader Chamber Of Commerce Keeping Busy
As summer dawns upon us, the Leader & District Chamber of Commerce is planning a summer chock-full of area events.
Helen Japp shares memories about her life
Helen Japp lived at Caleb Village in Kindersley before recently moving to Eston. She wrote about her life and memories, which we are pleased to share with you.
Kindersley concert serves as local showcase
The Red Lion is set to host a bevy of rock groups Friday, June 9th, for a night of rollicking entertainment.
Summer on the prairies has arrived and so have the Burrowing Owls!
Along with the warm winds and sunshine, we are so excited to welcome Burrowing Owls back to their breeding grounds here in southern Saskatchewan!
Book: Nature’s Apprentices: The Magic of the Peatlands
Every so often you come across a book that so inspires you that you want to eagerly hand it out to as many people as possible.
RCMP recognized for 150 years of service
The month of May marked the RCMP’s 150th anniversary. The Canadian government officially formed the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873 for the purpose of policing the massive territory…
Visit the Kerrobert Museum this summer
Kerrobert Museum volunteers have been hard at work all winter preparing for summer visitors. If you are planning a vacation or school field trip this summer, visit the Kerrobert Museum…
Garage sales galore at Eatonia
People love shopping at garage sales! Which is why the Eatonia Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual Community Garage Sales on Saturday, May 27th.
Book: On the Busy Old Ranch
Katelyn Toney lives the hectic farmer/rancher lifestyle near Tompkins in southwest Saskatchewan with her husband and four children, and when she noted a lack of children’s books that depict the family’s unique way of life, she wrote one.
Variety night was a crowd pleaser (photos & videos)
There was a huge array of entertainment at the Variety Night Talent Show at Kindersley Composite School (KCS) on Wednesday evening, May 24th.
Book: From the Street to the Stars: Andy Nebula, Interstellar Rockstar - Book One
From the Street to the Stars is not my first Edward Willett book. Odds are it won’t be my last, as Willett is constantly publishing (that is a bonus for those of us who love reading…
You’re entitled to a free pass this summer!
Wheatland Regional Library is helping its patrons enjoy a visit to a park this summer. This is the second year their Regional Park Passes have been available for patrons to borrow.
Local couple travel throughout Vietnam
Our journey began in the southern part of Vietnam, at Saigon. The city has a population of 10 million, and you take a slow walk of faith to cross the street as the traffic flows around you.
Eston couple helped make things happen
Volunteers play an essential role in our communities, and they’re often the ones who make things happen. The former mayor of Eston, Al Heron and his wife, Claire, not only know this to be true but have lived it out in real-time.
An oasis of beauty in the prairies
The Victoria Day long weekend officially marked the beginning of camping season on the prairies. A picturesque camping retreat nestled in the river hills by the South Saskatchewan River, is Sandy Point campground.
Who are the people in your neighbourhood of Empress?
If you want to know who the people are in your neighbourhood, visiting the Empress Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 13th was a great introduction.