History of Oyen’s hospital
The history of Oyen’s hospitals is captured in Oyen’s history book “Many Trails Crossed Here.” Dr. H.C. Swartzlander came to homestead in Oyen in 1913.
What does a prairie entrepreneur look like?
Entrepreneurs on the prairies are accustomed to being versatile, accommodating their lifestyles and working to fit in with all types of conditions.
Surprise wedding on New Year’s Day
We’ve all heard of a surprise party, but have you ever attended a surprise wedding? On New Year’s Day, 2023, a surprise wedding took place in Kindersley…
Canadian Music Legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, Has Died at 89
The family of the late Canadian country legend Ian Tyson, CM AOE, has confirmed the singer-songwriter died from on-going health complications…
Christmas Memories: Reason for the Season
One of our favourite family Christmas memories is when we had our baby while visiting Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas.
Christmas Memories: Dashing, Nutcrackers, Young at heart
At the Story farm we host Christmas Eve every year with sleigh rides & a wiener roast.
Christmas Memories: Santa Claus, Charlie Brown, Babies
Christmases at the farm when I was a little girl were magical. I think they were extra special for me being the youngest of the Drummond clan.
The Meaning of Christmas
There is, in my opinion, an overused and often misused phrase about the “true meaning of Christmas.” Every proverbial Tom, Dick, and Harry claim to possess, then proclaim, that truth.
Christmas = Family
While the lights, the food, the tree and the gifts are all part of every Christmas season, what is central to all of our Christmas celebrations is our time with family…
Message from Clearview Community Church
I’d like to take and introduce myself; I’m Pastor Grant over at Clearview Community Church, the blue church under the water tower on main street here in Kindersley.
God is reaching out to you
Christmas can be a truly blessed time, and yet, for some, a very stressful time. We need to continually be reminded of the message the angels proclaimed…
A Brush With Art builds confidence
Participants in A Brush With Art say the program has given their confidence a boost and sparked — or in some cases, re-ignited — their pleasure in making art.
Four generations celebrating together at Christmas High Tea
Celebrating Christmas with a spot of tea, homemade finger sandwiches and desserts is exactly what this family from the Oyen area did on Saturday, December 3…
Quality entertainment coming to Hoosier
People in rural communities who are accustomed to driving long distances to enjoy quality entertainment are about to be pleasantly surprised.
Celebrating Women’s History Month - Madeleine Jaffray’s Lifetime of Service
For more than 100 years, women have been an integral part of Canada’s military history. During the First World War, Madeleine Jaffray (1889 – 1972)…
Well retreat hosted in Acadia Valley by King of Wands (Chantelle Dalshaug)
Thank you to everyone that attended King of Wands Wellness + Well + Retreat at the beautiful new Community Hall in Acadia Valley on October 1st!
Sharing history is preserving history at CFS Alsask
The Canadian Civil Defence Museum Association conducted tours of the Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alsask dome on Sunday, September 4th.
It’s canning season!
Home gardeners are busy harvesting their produce. As in generations past, a new generation of gardeners has emerged, many choosing to can their vegetables and fruit.
A “Chilling” Prediction: 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition Predicts “Sneaky Cold” Winter
Lulled—or frozen—into a sense of frigid-as-usual, many Canadians will be hit by surprise shots of extra-deep cold.
Closing reception for “Earth Elements” at Kerrobert Courthouse Gallery
The Kerrobert Courthouse Art Gallery hosted the closing reception for the exhibit “Earth Elements,” a collaboration between artist Bonny McNab and stone carver Shane Junop…