Penton: No winner in golf’s civil war
It’s almost as if the shooting has stopped in professional golf’s civil war of 2022.
Pop 89: Thoughts and Prayers
I’m reading a book by Dr. Daniel Amen entitled: Your Brain Is Always Listening. It’s a scary thought, considering the amount of chatter, judgement, thoughts of remorse and resentment…
Check It Out: History worth repeating
“I failed history again,” the student told his friend. “I guess those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
Chatterbox: Weekly Tidbits from the Editor, Sep 11
The entire province was on edge early in the week as the manhunt continued for Myles Sanderson. He was finally apprehended by RCMP near Rosthern…
BADLANDS BASEBALL!
The Badlands Badgers baseball team opened up their season at home on Saturday, September 10 with a double-header against the University of Calgary Dinos.
Kurek issues statement on Poilievre’s election win
Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, Damien C. Kurek, issued the following statement on the election of the Hon. Pierre Poilievre as the new leader…
Kurek: In Memory of Her Majesty
On behalf of the people of Battle River—Crowfoot, Danielle and I would like to express our profound sorrow on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Memories of the Queen’s visit to Kindersley
September 8th, 2022, marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, who was the Head of State in our Canadian government.
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the World Health Organization…
Big Country United Churches welcome new pastor
Pastor Shane Goldie arrived at his new home in Oyen, Alberta, on August 22. He has recently been appointed the new student minister by the Pioneer Pastoral Churches…
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.
Macklin to develop multi-functional space
Earlier this summer, the communities of Denzil, Luseland, Wilkie and Macklin received a total amount of $222,402 from a grant through Western Diversification Canada.
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.
Penton: New star in tennis? Carlos Alcaraz
The old guard of tennis appears to be slowly fading away, so it’s time to make room for the brightest young star on the world tennis scene, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
Pop 89: Brother Mouse, Sister Robin
My sister and I were lying on the wharf at Spruce Coulee when she pointed at something I’d written in ballpoint pen on my thigh. “What’s that say?”
Check It Out: No such thing as too many questions
Little Johnny asked, “Daddy, are caterpillars good to eat?” His dad replied, “I told you not to talk about stuff like that at the dinner table.”
No PST for Alberta
Here’s the good news: the majority of United Conservative Party leadership candidates have pledged not to impose a PST or raise taxes on Albertans.
Damien Sanderson found deceased
Find below the statement Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, the Commanding Officer of Saskatchewan RCMP, delivered during the press conference…
Chatterbox: Weekly Tidbits, Sep 4
Ten people were killed, and at least 15 were injured in a rash of stabbings that put the entire province of Saskatchewan on alert…
HISTORY TOUR
Photojournalist Annie Duncan (below) has been visiting museums throughout the area to learn more about history.