Flooded – Town hit with over 225 (9 inches) of rain...
With 225 millimetres (or 9 inches) of rain falling on Whitewood from Saturday evening until Monday morning, it became evident quite quickly that the...
People turn to local social media for information
As the rain continued to fall and just minutes after the Town of Whitewood declared a state of emergency, online social media become flooded...
Businesses go above and beyond during local storm
It turned out that last Sunday and then Canada Day were not a holiday for everyone. Many local, provincial and federal offices were kept...
Rural Municipalities also see damage from flooding
The RM of Silverwood reported several roads closed on Monday, approximately 20 miles, but by Wednesday the total was down to only two or...
Cowessess First Nation workers join the SGEU
Workers who provide health services for the Cowessess First Nation have voted to join SGEU.
“We welcome these new members to our union and look...
Nephew of resident selected 7th overall in NHL Entry Draft
When the 2014 NHL Draft was held June 27 and 28at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., two people that were glued to...
Canada Day filled with spirit(s)
You can take our basements, but you will never take our spirits.
Okay, that may be a bad reference to the famed William Wallace quote...
Town declares State of Emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in the Town of Whitewood following 24 hours of torrential rain that has left widespread flooding throughout...
RCMP fees increase 8 per cent for towns
RCMP policing fees will be increasing nearly 10 per cent for rural communities in Saskatchewan, meaning municipalities will need to dig deeper into their...
Transportation of students approved
In response to requests from parents, the Southeast Cornerstone School Division has decided to provide transportation for Wapella students to Moosomin for Grades 6-9...
Provincial News
White Butte Museum introduces new executive director
The White Butte museum introduced Lisa Williams as its new executive director on May 5. Williams’ appointment marks a new era for the museum,...
