Wanda Diakow is the Economic Development Officer at the Special Areas Board. Her work centers on improving the vitality and sustainability of the rural community through strategic initiatives.

This is a photo of the building of Highway No. 9 between Calgary and Saskatoon in 1930-1931. Roads were built with horsepower and manpower and small, basic equipment, due to lack of funds.

Joyce (Jorgensen) Radcliffe who grew up near New Brigden played with the band known as The Happy Plus during her high school years.

The results are in! Many of our members are part of the Carcass project. We met on May 12, when we brought all our projects to the Crossroads Centre.

Hanna 4-H District Beef Show is long done but local youth participating in this event held in Hanna on June 6 & 7th were: Coleman, Cooper and Camrie Norris…

ADULT FICTION: A Dance of Lies / by: Brittney Arena, My Friends / by: Fredrik Backman, The Marriage Pact / by: Kathleen Fuller…

We are told that these are great ways to help the environment by keeping material out of the landfill. Individuals can reduce and reuse on their own…

CORONATION - On June 16, 2025, Coronation RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the Castor Fish Pond.

This week’s collection of new books includes A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris (both adult fiction), and Sweet Farm…

You are not alone in wanting more connection. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians say they feel lonely frequently or always. Dr. Jeremy Nobel says, “just like thirst is a signal you need hydration…

Enjoy this week’s editorial cartoon.

Enjoy this week’s comic strips and have a laugh!

There’s more of a difference between professional golf and professional tennis than the size of the ball. And there’s a huge difference between the two sports…

When I was very young, my parents took me aside one evening to make a special request. An elderly gentleman in our neighbourhood, whom my parents liked and trusted…

One of the rewards of living in a remote place is The Supply Run. Some people might consider having to drive an hour and a half to purchase food and sundries an inconvenience.

The cartoon depicted a doctor saying to his patient, “You have a rare condition called ‘good health.’ Frankly, I’m not sure how to treat it.”

Eighteen people gathered on June 6 at the Seniors Recreation Centre for the last Pot Luck and meeting prior to the fall.  Lynda had barbequed hamburgers and brought all the fixings…

Hello, everyone. It has been a little smokey for a few days, and I hope everyone stayed in doors those days. It was nice to have a taste of rain to freshen things up, but it is still very dry.

ADULT FICTION: Speak to Me of Home / by: Jeanine Cummins, A Crop Farmer’s Daughter : Based on a true story / by: Ioni Goldstein, On Isabella Street / by: Genevieve Graham…

PROVOST - On June 13, 2025, at 8:50 p.m., Provost RCMP received a report of a fire at an oil site located south of Highway 13 on Range Road 22.