The Craven Volunteer Fire Department received a donation of handmade teddy bears from the SaskTel Pioneers to bring comfort to the community’s youngest members during emergencies. Linsay Kozak is the emergency response coordinator for the village as well as a dedicated firefighter. “It’s not always […]
Decades of heart, hope, and hometown care from Craven’s devoted Elks. The Elks of Canada Lodge No. 581 was founded in 1987 by four residents who had been traveling to Regina for meetings. They wanted to reduce the commute and contribute to local development, said […]
Facing discrimination in Craven during a class trip. This was the first time ever I faced discrimination this closely. The purpose behind a university class trip to Craven was to find big stories in a small town. We were 20 journalism students of different […]
Navigating faith in a changing landscape Longtime resident Greg Matthews, 67, has lived in Craven most of his life. He shrugs when asked why there’s never been a church in town. “People here just go to Lumsden or Regina,” he said, referring to the neighbouring […]
Many regulars like to kick back their feet and relax at the Craven Motor Inn, while also indulging in the many specials they have at the tavern. Opening in the late 1960’s the Motor Inn has been loved by many and a temporary home for […]
Craven business thrives despite changing agriculture landscape Frontier Gardens, a family-run business with roots stretching back to the late 19th century, continue to thrive as they near a centennial in commercial gardening. Bettylou Anticknap, whose late husband Lloyd Sr. started the business, recalls the […]
At Over the Hill Orchards and Winery overlooking the Qu’appelle Valley, Dean Kreutzer steps inside an inconspicuous machine shop. He points out the three small trees awash in purple light. “This is my attempt at a plumcot, that’s a cross between a plum and an […]
The Village of Craven is home to a multi-purpose rink that demonstrates its motto, “Where our community comes together,” all year round. The rink is most popular between November and March, when activities take place on the ice. “This rink has artificial ice,” said Fred […]
Craven is one of the oldest communities in Saskatchewan, starting out as “The Crossing” and “The Bridge” in 1883. In fact, when it began it wouldn’t have been in Saskatchewan at all, as Saskatchewan became a province in 1905. Rick Taylor, one of Craven’s councillors […]
Craven, mainly being known for hosting Country Thunder, is also a small village of around 250 residents with multiple businesses and a tight-knit community. “If people say Craven, people immediately think of the country music festival and probably not so much a little village,” said […]
