Ochapowace looking for 1,500 volunteers for summer games
This August more than 5,000 athletes, coaches, officials and spectators will converge on the Ochapowace First Nation north of Whitewood to take part in...
Emergency services not provided at health centre
In an emergency — dial 9-1-1 — That is an even more important message to residents and visitors in our area today.
Terry Huber, director...
Concert in the Park music to resident’s ears
An evening band performance in a park at Whitewood was well received by the many people who enjoyed the musical entertainment presented by Whitewood...
Martin Medical Services donates profits to local groups
Jerry Martin, who operates Martin Medical Services in town, has a pretty lengthy list of donations made to the community in the last few...
Ringleader Roller Girls win top spot in tourney
The Ringleader Roller Girls have been working on a new endurance program this year and last weekend’s Block Party roller derby tournament proved the...
Tough decisions are never easy to make
My father once told me that in the business of newspapers, if you don’t piss everyone off at least once during your lifetime, then...
Teen still in hospital after fire
A Whitewood Grade 12 student continues to recover in hospital two weeks after being badly injured in a house explosion that left the home...
Mechanical chest compression system purchased for hospital
Broadview Hospital has received a new piece of lifesaving equipment thanks to a donation from the Broadview Lions Club.
The Lions provided $13,804.61 for...
Long time chief could be forced to step aside
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled on the case of Chief Louis Taypotat vs Kahkewistahaw First Nation May 28 but this has not...
Staff shortages main concern at long term care facilities
Whitewood Community Centre received a positive evaluation in the Long-Term Care Quality Assessment done by the CEOs in Saskatchewan.
While many of the long-term care...
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...
