Remembrance Day service pays tribute to RCAF flyers
By TERRY PUGH Several young men from the Duck Lake area who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Second World War were honoured with a special…
New data shows high radon levels in Saskatchewan homes
Three Saskatchewan women, Kerri Mossing, Christine Elliott, and Luana Hiebert, shared their personal experiences with lung cancer and its connection to radon gas exposure. United in their message, they emphasized…
Jenson appointed Social Service Minister
Premier Scott Moe has appointed a new, smaller cabinet, with a new minister in every cabinet position. Moe made the announcement on Thursday, November 7. Terry Jenson, the MLA for…
Public service veterans honoured with service of remembrance
On Wednesday morning, November 6, Members of the Legislative Assembly joined dignitaries, Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and public servants for the annual Service of Remembrance for the Public Service,…
RCMP request public assistance in finding girl missing from Osler
EDITOR’S NOTE: According to an RCMP release sent out on December 23, 2024, Melissa Guenther has been safely located. On November 1, 2024, Warman RCMP received a report of a…
Sask Party candidates win area ridings by comfortable margins
By TERRY PUGH The Saskatchewan Party was returned for another four year-term as government, winning 35 of 61 seats province-wide. The NDP will form the Official Opposition, with 26 seats.…
Poppy campaign kicks off in lead-up to Remembrance Day ceremonies
By TERRY PUGH A total of 24,000 poppies were delivered to businesses and schools in area communities by volunteers with the Duck Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion late…
Health care, affordability top issues at provincial candidates’ forum
By TERRY PUGH Access to family physicians and other health care providers was a hot topic at an all-candidates forum in Warman on Monday, October 21. The forum, organized by…
Five Prairie Spirit School Board Trustees elected by acclamation
By TERRY PUGH Five Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) Board of Education trustees were elected by acclamation at the close of nominations October 10. But, there will be elections in…
Area incumbent mayors returned by acclamation
By TERRY PUGH Incumbent mayors of several area communities were re-elected by acclamation at the close of municipal election nominations October 9. Rosthern Mayor Dennis Helmuth, Osler Mayor Abe Quiring,…