Farmers have a lot to be concerned with these days—scorching heatwaves, fluctuating fertilizer prices and the advancement of farming equipment. The shift is clear in the Kronau area to lifetime farmers like 83-year-old Ron Euteneier and 54-year-old Armond Gervais. The two men shared a few […]
In Depth
Crews ready to revitalize outdoor rink
Kronau, located 28 kilometers southeast of Regina, is in the beginning stages of the Outdoor Skating Rink Revitalization Project. The infrastructure grant agreement was finalized in September. The project is funded by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada, with a budget of […]
Heritage museum’s colourful history as Bethlehem Church worth illuminating
In 1912, the Bethlehem Church of Kronau SK was lit completely by oil lamps. Now, only one oil lamp remains in the building which has changed quite significantly in the past century. “When we opened in 2005, there was a lady who at the time […]
More Than Meets the Eye at Kronau Museum
Travelling exhibits, art classes for kids and a community library are just a few examples of the unique offerings available at the Kronau Museum. A large sign beside Highway 33 directs visitors toward the museum, located inside a restored church and surrounded by groomed shrubs, […]
Broken Promises
A slice of life on the Canadian prairie
Raymore’s website bills it as “the best pizza you’ll find anywhere.” It’s one thing to have the best pizza anywhere, but another thing entirely to serve it out of an Esso. “Our pizza is our bread and butter,” said Timothy Trinh, who runs the Esso […]
Drained
Drained: An investigation into drinking water, health and money in Saskatchewan
Former roughrider opens up about mental health
It was not until recently that Xavier Fulton, who used to play offensive line for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression. “I’m 6’5” I’m just over 300 pounds I can bench press the world but I have anxiety […]
The mystique of Cowessess Community Educational Centre
The Cowessess (COW-A-SIS) Community Educational Centre (CCEC) has a unique aura about it. Whether it’s the feeling of a unified family atmosphere or the students receiving educational instruction tailored to their specific needs, there is something special about the CCEC. Upon walking into the centre, […]
Muddy waters
Cowessess First Nation lifted its boil water advisory, but the residents have had enough of their muddy waters. They still don’t trust the quality of the water and are split on the role the Trudeau government played in removing the advisory. “Pathetic sometimes,” Melvin Delorme, […]