Fire services vary for First Nations
The tragic death of the two toddlers in the house fire on the Makwa Sahgaeihcan First Nation has created a lot of discussion about...
Herald nominated for newspaper awards
The Whitewood Herald is once again being recognized as one of the province’s best weekly newspapers by the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association (SWNA).
Last week,...
School students collect pledges for Telemiracle
Telemiracle starts on March 7 and 8 in Saskatoon for the benefit of the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation. It will be broadcast completely commercial-free beginning...
Local skater thrilled to skate at Canada Games
Shayanne Bear’s first visit to the Canada Winter Games may not have placed her on the podium but it was an excellent experience and...
The long and the short of it …
There are some weeks when so much happens in the news that I just can’t decide what to write about. So the most logical...
Nieminen, George
George Edward Nieminen passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the age of 80 years. He was born and raised in the...
Kuznez, Helmi
Mrs. Helmi Kuznez (nee Katajamaki) went to be with her Lord on February 11, 2015 in her 101st year. Helmi was born and raised...
A family fights for Liam’s life
At just two years old, Liam Barabonoff can best be described as a little man with a giant soul.
Having spent half his life battling a...
Several rollovers caused by icy road conditions
Icy conditions are being blamed for a number of single vehicle rollovers on highways around Whitewood this past week, including one that sent a...
Local students learn the harms of bullying
Whitewood School had two presentations on Feb. 23; one was Greg Wood who was talking to the kindergarten to Grade 6 students about bullying...
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...
