From a small west-central Saskatchewan community better known for grain elevators than radar guns, Garrett Hawkins is steadily pitching his way toward baseball’s biggest stage.

Friday was a busy day for both the Sask West Hockey League and the Cross Roads Hockey Leagues as they both revealed award winners.

Well, here we are—already into February. How did that happen? February always brings with it that age-old question: will that furry little rodent see his shadow or won’t he?

LEADER, Sask. — RCMP have charged the owner of a business destroyed by fire in southwestern Saskatchewan last fall following a months-long investigation.

What could have been a mad dash by some of the greatest golfers in the world from the upstart LIV tour back to the PGA Tour turned out to be hardly a trickle.

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When I was visiting my family over the Christmas holidays, we were watching Wheel of Fortune at my brother’s house one evening, and the Triple Toss-Up that night…

Over the years I’ve written and performed literally 100s of performances. But one, called “Sacred Agents,” keeps coming back to haunt me.

If you’re a Star Trek fan, you may recall Spock raising his eyebrows and describing the actions of the native inhabitants of planet Omega IV as “highly illogical.”

Hello, Everyone. Thank goodness the cold snap is over for a while, and we are back to some nicer temperatures. January is almost over, and soon February will be here.

The library is hosting a weekly craft starting on Tuesday, February 26th, lasting for four weeks. It will take place after school from 3:30 to 4:30. The whole family is welcome to join the fun!

OYEN — The Crossroads Centre rode into 2026 with a sold-out night of bull riding, live music and community fundraising as the Third Annual New Year’s Eve Bull Riding event…

For most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, moving into a care facility becomes necessary at some point. Such a big change disrupts all aspects of a patient’s life, including their social life.

Damien Kurek will be the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in Battle River–Crowfoot in the next federal election.

The Alberta government is investing $2 million to plan an expanded inpatient tower at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, a project expected to add beds and increase capacity…

Brooks RCMP has arrested and charged a 46-year-old male, a resident of Brooks, with human trafficking and other offences, stemming from allegations over the past five years.

The Alberta government says new and expanded exemptions under the province’s Water Act will make it easier for farmers, ranchers, communities and businesses to store and use water…

The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your habits and set goals for better health. What you eat affects more than just your physical well-being.

On Nov. 25, 2025, at approximately 1:49 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a two-vehicle head on collision on Highway 21 near Three Hills.

Alberta is building homes at a record pace, pushing past 50,000 housing starts for the first time and setting a new all-time high for the second year in a row.

On Friday morning, Saskatchewan wasn’t just cold — we were winning cold. Eight of the top ten coldest places in Canada were right here, including Saskatoon and North Battleford.

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A new scholarship program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business will ensure that a commerce degree remains a realistic dream for students…

I’m reading the works of the Franciscan Richard Rohr. I like how he talks about Mystery. He says we know we are at the heart of Mystery when dualities disappear.

Winnipeg Jets fans got quite a shock in January when an 11-game winless streak during the middle of what had been a mediocre National Hockey League season dumped the Jets into 32nd…

In a time where it can feel like everything in the world is out of control, we need more than ever to decide how we will respond.

Did you know the Superman character made his official comic book debut in 1938, and was created by Canadian cartoonist Joe Shuster?

Ten people gathered for the first Pot Luck of 2026 at the Oyen and District Seniors Centre. We enjoyed a delicious meal with a variety of main course dishes and one dessert.