Elaine Ashfield
Whitewood council tackles by-election, finances and staffing
The Town of Whitewood rang in the new year with a full agenda as council held its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13,...
New rec park taking shape in Whitewood
The Town of Whitewood’s much-anticipated recreation park is beginning to take shape, with major groundwork now complete and crews preparing for the next stages...
Sask. on brink as EMS staffing crisis deepens
Concerns over local ambulance availability and staffing shortages dominated a recent meeting between the Town of Whitewood and representatives from the Saskatchewan Health Authority,...
Grenfell’s Ozirney brothers ride for glory at Bull Riders Canada finals
Rodeo isn’t just a sport here; it is tradition, community, and grit passed from generation to generation. And at 18, Lucas Ozirney as well...
Zoom disruption forces early end to council’s meeting
What was expected to be a routine Town of Whitewood council meeting on Tuesday night quickly descended into chaos after the public Zoom portion...
Doggy Dreams Ranch Resort opens north of Whitewood
Pet lovers in southeastern Saskatchewan now have a new destination for their furry friends as Doggy Dreams Ranch Resort officially opens at the Sabre...
Whitewood council reviews rec park progress, approves new policies
The first meeting for the month of October was held Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Whitewood Town Office council chambers. Mayor Chris...
Town of Whitewood to implement point system to benefit employees
The September 23, 2025 council meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Whitewood. Delegates, Kinnen Balan and Donna Beutler, from the Whitewood Heritage...
September 30 honours Truth and Reconciliation Day
This year marks Canada’s fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a Canadian...
Whitewood moves ahead with $3.3 Million Lagoon Upgrade Project
A major infrastructure upgrade is officially underway for the Town of Whitewood as council has passed Bylaw No. 03-2025, authorizing the municipality to borrow...
Provincial News
Behind the Silence – A look into the Humboldt Broncos bus...
Editor's Note: The following is the complete four part series of a investigative report by Grasslands News reporter Connie Schwalm into the Humboldt Broncos'...
