Photo taken by Joshua Potter: With the immediate closure of the University of Regina’s Student’s Union (URSU) there has been lots of speculation of why they were shut down in the first place. President Jeff Keshen said in April the university “raised significant concerns” over […]
Women Are Breaking Barriers and Inspiring the Next Generation In STEM

A group of enthusiastic girls from grades five to seven filled the auditorium with excitement and curiosity as they attended the STEM Girls Drive event at Seven Stones Community School in February. The event aimed at inspiring young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, […]
Fire Department Receives Support in the Form of Teddy Bears

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 […]
Community, Tradition, and Service: The Elks of Craven

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 […]
Different Shades Of Small Town Hospitality

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 […]
A community with limited religious centres

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 […]
The Lively Craven Motor Inn and Tavern

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 […]
Frontier Gardens Marks Nearly a Century of Family Farming

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 […]
Orchard Owner Battles Climate and Embraces Tourism

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 […]
A Rink With A Past And A Purpose

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 […]