Farming has become big business
How prosperous Saskatchewan agriculture has become is evident in a couple of recent developments.
The first comes in the less-than-pleasing news from Agriculture Minister Lyle...
Above normal runoff expected for Qu’Appelle Valley area
There is a risk for potential flooding throughout areas of southern Saskatchewan this spring as a result of higher than normal snowfall this winter.
Last...
Not too late to do the right thing
Dear Editor:
A few days ago, some newspapers in Saskatchewan displayed the following headline. “In future liquor stores will be private.” It follows that the...
Trades make Jays a contender
Toronto Blue Jays definitely won the winter, but winning the spring, summer and fall will be a little tougher.
The perennial also-rans in the powerful...
10 facts about Canada’s oil industry
I’m cheating a little bit with this week’s column. It’s not really cheating, it’s more like a sharing of work. You see, I recently...
Teacher Appreciation Week offers opportunities
Dear Editor:
For teachers and staff in our schools, this week is not unlike any other in terms of meeting the everyday challenges that today’s...
Orioles finish regular season in 4th place
The Whitewood Orioles were able to secure fourth spot in the final standings of the Triangle Hockey League (THL) – their highest finish in...
Icy roads likely cause of semi unit rollover
Icy road conditions are being looked at as a possible cause of a semi rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway last week that resulted in...
Town hoping to reduce flooding with clean out
The Town of Whitewood is hoping that the clean out of a water runway that passes through the middle of town will help improve...
Is the Sask. boom coming to an end?
It may not yet be evident, based on the number of new trucks on your main streets or the new houses still being built,...










