The windows of a tall brick building on the corner of Main Street catch the eye. One window bares a sign that reads, “Cosmos Astrum Radio”, the other, a small pointy-eared dog sits underneath “The Mudutu Effect”. The building is home to The Mudutu Effect, a […]
Milestone
First female leader of Saskatchewan NDP changes history
The first female leader of the provincial New Democrats gives hope to future generations that anything is possible no matter where you’re from. The small quiet town of Milestone is where Carla Beck, the first female NDP leader to be elected in Saskatchewan, went to high […]
Local bar & grill a mainstay for Milestone residents
After a long day’s work at the Co-op gas station & convenience store, Andrea Hurdman and Trisha Nykiforuk-racette like to head down the street to the Milestone Hotel Bar & Grill, a building older and taller than the others in the area. Hurdman enjoys […]
Young prodigy inspires Milestone School golf comeback
Ninth grader Wyatt Frei helped revive Milestone School’s golf team after an eight-year hiatus. 14-year-old Frei represented Milestone at the Saskatchewan High School Sports Association (SHSAA) Provincial Golf Championships. He inspired teacher Travis Whelan, who returned to Milestone School’s faculty after two years, to […]
Fertilizer companies thoughts on Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Ian Wourms does not agree with the federal government’s approach. “There’s a lot of misconceptions to the general public that is being misconstrued,” said Wourms. He thinks that the wrong direction has been taken with this plan. He also thinks many misconceptions have been made […]
Assisted living program sparks joy in the senior community
Ripples of laughter echo from the hall of Carrington Court as senior residents of Milestone enjoy a game of bingo, thanks to the Assisted Living Program. The 30-year-old program’s goal is to promote independent living and create a sense of community for the seniors of […]
Milestone ‘feels like a home’ to new and established residents alike
It’s a quiet Monday morning on the Main Street of Milestone. But it’s not long until cars pull up to the auto-body shop and the Harvard Western Insurance. The doors at the newly renovated Co-op grocery store are also open and ready for customers. Community […]
‘We can do this’: Small town gets a big upgrade with sport court
“Saskatchewan’s most active community” in 2021 is being rewarded for its efforts. The town of Milestone is constructing a new community sport court that will be free for public use. The court will be used for various sports, including basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball. It […]
Fatal 1919 fire near Milestone helps keep others’ lives safe
Residents of Milestone may not know it, but their livelihoods are protected from fires by their firefighting team and protocols to prevent tragedies like one that struck a farm near Milestone in 1919. Bertha Schaale lived a normal upbringing for girls on the prairies in […]