What were the top stories of 2023?

With another trip around the sun nearly complete, it's time to take a look back at what made 2023 special. 

Find below the local news stories that our audience gravitated to throughout 2023. Some heartwarming, some telling a special story, as at the end of the day our local audience is what makes so many stories great.

View the top five news stories for each month in 2023 below.   

January 

• "A good target age": NWCS school counsellor applauds recent presentation

• Town of Biggar steps up to help Town of Outlook

• Travel delays affected former Elrose resident

• The jersey challenge: Kenaston Blizzards and Kyle Elks

• Vintage sleds infiltrating West Central for second annual Larry Eby memorial event

February 

• Dialing up Classic Hits Radio from Finland

• Robyn Silvernagle's son Kolt enjoying home life

• Kindersley bowler has night to remember

• Local coach shares a history of winning

• More goes into Telemiracle besides "ringing those phones"

March

• Full circle moment for Roughriders Ferland

• "I think it's just incredible": Premier acknowledges Eston woman in SARM address

• WATCH: Mushing around West Central Saskatchewan

• WATCH: Local business owners talk about promoting the trades at career day

• Biggar boy battling cancer for the third time in less than 7 years

April

• Disruptions cause for a healthcare discussion in Delisle

• Biggar mayor honoured with recognition of Revitalization

• PHOTOS: Polar Dip brings in over $30,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada

• Jenny Hagan steps out of comfort zone once again at Chaser Con 2023

• GALLERY: Brett Kissel brings concert atmosphere back to Kindersley

May 

• Luseland School teachers part of "infectious" rally crowd in Regina

• "House teams" bring excitement to Rossville School

• LISTEN: Chicago Blues Hall of Famer set to perform in Eston

• "Quite significant": CAA Saskatchewan comments on local 'worst roads' crown

• GALLERY: Purple pansies fundraiser brings in $13,000 dollars for pancreatic cancer

June

• Droughts and downpours: Retired crop insurance manager recalls 30+ years of memories

• Wilkie & District Fire Department take their talents to Regina

• Bushman Art's amazing journey on foot includes stops in West Central

• Elizabeth Middle School entrepreneurs take part in "Power Play"

• LISTEN: Man biking across Canada to raise awareness for schizophrenia

July

• Seven Mile Sun Gets Rollin': Drummer talks improbable crossover with Nickelback

• "Unacceptable": Concerned citizen chimes in on rail track malfunction south of Kindersley

• 5400 items, nearly $5000 for food banks following community food drive

• Kerrobert Rec Director bids farewell after eight years

• Town of Luseland to be featured in special documentary about Guide Dogs

August

• "I love it there": Wilkie graduate reminisces on time at Prairie Branches

• Springwater Community Hall looking to future following roof reno

• McGrath's 3v3 Mental Health Classic a dream come true

• WATCH: Eatonia resident awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

• PHOTOS: New beach in Kindersley ready to go

September

• Taking a 3000 KM journey back in time

• "Cardboard city" takes over Eston Wheatland Library

• Local woman continues to be number one fundraiser for Parkinson's in province

• Veggie races highlight another year at the Luseland Harvest Festival

• Kobra Football bottle drive a team effort

October

• East to West: Busy week of performing for Leader's Berk Jodoin

• MLA Reiter eyeing greater benefits of new Rosetown fertilizer plant

• Community donations a staple as Luseland Credit Union celebrates 60 years

• GALLERY: Kobras football windup ends with on-field-experience

• New EV chargers in Kindersley looking to boost local business

November

• "The dog in the orange vest" returns home after winter escape

• Mayor reacts as Biggar Revitalization Project reaches $2.5M goal

• Macklin CAO comments on healthcare help coming in 2024

• VIDEO: Flag raising ceremony sends message of Truth and Reconciliation

• Grand Reopening of Outlook Landfill beneficial for years to come

December

• Biggar Minor Hockey president speaks on recent funding

• Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter talks about importance of critical minerals in province

• Table Mountain battling warm conditions

• Winter Wonderland experience back in Outlook

• Sask. Party nominee Kim Gartner hoping to provide fresh perspective

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