Child safety is major concern of local school

An unfortunate incident at the Whitewood School involving a young students leaving the school grounds unsupervised has some parents voicing their concerns about the...

Ways to stop bullying from scarring children

Schools are taking action against bullying, but students still need ways to deal with it. One retired police officer has the answers. Brian Trainor has...

Staff changes are approved by council

Whitewood town council dealt with one staff resignation and the hiring of new staff at their regular meeting Sept. 1. During discussion of correspondence, a...

Government advertising must deliver substance

Each week more than 1,000 English and French community newspapers just like the Whitewood Herald go about the business of telling stories that matter...

Hey Harper, want to buy an ad?

This may come across as sounding a little self serving, but the federal government is not advertising enough in community newspapers. And you are...

Quill Lake water problems soon to be everyone’s problem

Dear editor, The Flooding in the Quill Lakes is no longer just the problem of a few farmers, it is soon to become everyone’s problem....

RM resident sick of illegal dumping

Once again, the illegal dumping of garbage in the countryside around Whitewood has irritated a local resident when area land was used as a...

Rural house unknowingly burns down

A house fire on the Ochapowace First Nation Aug. 28 had emergency personnel and residents fearing the worst when the occupant of the home...

Water rate hike possible as town deals with shortfall

Increased water rates or frontage infrastructure tax or a loan is likely going to be considered by council. The Municipalities Act regulations state that...

Ochap withholds financial details for second year

Once again, Ochapowace First Nation has not submitted its yearly financial statements with salaries and expenses to the federal government. They are not alone...

Provincial News

Canada Day in the Fort will also celebrate 75th anniversary

Fort Qu’Appelle is preparing for one of its largest Canada Day celebrations in recent memory as the community combines its annual festivities with events...

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