After many years of use, the neglected grain elevator is slated for demolition in the coming months- changing the look of Front Street and the town of Wolseley forever. “We’ve sort of accepted that this is the natural progress, or anti-progress, that we were always […]
When Andrew Tait bought his property in Wolseley, he never planned to turn his land into a dog park. He just wanted to make sure his mixed-breed dog, Charlie, was abiding by the town’s bylaws. The town’s animal control bylaw bans dogs from roaming off […]
Located in Southern Saskatchewan, Wolseley is a close-knit community of 852 residents and home to the Swinging Bridge, an attraction that brings tourists from near and far. Used by numerous tourists and locals on a daily basis as a walking path or shortcut across […]
Local Saskatchewan Dance choreographer and teacher Ruby Eger is ecstatic after winning the best performance award at this year’s innovative dance film showcase held in Vancouver. On September 6th the innovative dance film festival, which is an international dance film showcase in its 7th […]
After many years of use, the neglected grain elevator is slated for demolition in the coming months- changing the look of Front Street and the town of Wolseley forever. “We’ve sort of accepted that this is the natural progress, or anti-progress, that we were always […]
Wolseley, a small town in Saskatchewan has a population of 852 residents and a hospital that operates on limited hours. With only 30 hospital staff, the town struggles to balance the emergency medical needs of its community with limited staffing and need for available […]
Wolseley, Saskatchewan, is a small town that relies on both its own community and the neighbouring towns for emergency services such as police, firefighters, EMS and medical first responders. While not every service is based in town with local volunteers, volunteers and emergency personnel from […]
In Wolseley, the golf course isn’t just a place for sport, but also a place to have a good time with friends. “Golf is sort of a supplementary activity to the social connection,” said Stephen Scriver, the town historian. The course opened in […]
When Andrew Tait bought his property in Wolseley, he never planned to turn his land into a dog park. He just wanted to make sure his mixed-breed dog, Charlie, was abiding by the town’s bylaws. The town’s animal control bylaw bans dogs from roaming off […]
The last remnants of former Canadian retail giant Beaver Lumber stand today in Wolseley, preserved by local owner Allen Gurtler. “At this point, I couldn’t let it go, and to take it down, it would have been really upsetting to the town,” said Gurtler. A […]
A group of paranormal investigators has brought new attention to Wolseley’s historic courthouse after spending two nights searching for unexplained activity inside. Canadian Paranormal Expeditions posted its visit as a two-part YouTube series in September. Founded by Brad Monks, Canadian Paranormal Expeditions has about 15 members. […]
Randy Quintyn, the current fire chief in Wolseley From wagon-pulling horses to a freight-liner truck valued at nearly $1 million, Wolseley’s fire department has evolved over the last century. Even in a town with under 1,000 people, significant fires happen. “Three years ago, we lost […]
The Wolseley Town Hall and Opera House has stood as a majestic symbol of optimism for over a century, even after narrowly avoiding demolition four decades ago. “For the size of our town, it is almost ostentatious. It could have been smaller,” said Wolseley archivist […]
The Wolseley Public Library is thriving compared to the quiet decline of rural libraries in recent years. As one of 46 branches under Southeast Regional Library, Wolseley sticks out, “We’re fortunate to have a physical branch,” said April Dahnke, the head librarian. “Not […]
