Biggar bustling with activities through June: Craft clubs, festivals, and community fun on the calendar
BIGGAR, Sask. — Residents of Biggar can expect a jam-packed June as community groups, clubs and facilities gear up for a month full of crafts, culture, and good old-fashioned prairie fun.
From the return of the Biggar Old Time Music Festival to the colourful displays at the Fibre Fair, the town is set to showcase its community spirit with a wide range of events for all ages.
Manitoba Crop Report
Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba
Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.
Gull Lake firefighters head north to fight wildfires
Four Gull Lake firefighters are driving right into the heart of the wildfires.
Stacy Schmidt, Kara Dyer, Kyle Rozel, and Tim Temoshawsky of the Gull Lake Fire & Rescue have volunteered to join the team combating the fires at Pelican Narrows.
"Definitely the dedication to being a volunteer," said Gull Lake Fire Chief Bentley Gibson. "They had to contact their employers to get the time, and one is self-employed. They were more than willing. It happened very quickly."
Upwards of 7,000 more people flee Saskatchewan wildfires, says Premier Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says thousands have fled a wildfire in the province's north, almost doubling the number of people already forced from their homes.
Speaking on a Rawlco Radio show, Moe said about 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. An evacuation order was issued for the area Monday due to an encroaching wildfire.
Some buildings, including homes, have been lost in the northern part of La Ronge, the premier said.
Top 10 tips for Ag in Motion 2025
Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada.
The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.
Nick Knack: Worst foods to share
Most of us grew up watching Lady and the Tramp and dreaming about having our own spaghetti moment. The thing is, some foods just aren't share-worthy—no matter what you learned in kindergarten.
On Nick Cooper in the Morning, we chatted about the foods we really shouldn’t be sharing, and we came up with quite a list.
Foods that made the “do not share” list include:
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Suckers/Lollipops
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Soup (two spoons sharing the same bowl—no thanks)
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Cereal (same issue as soup)
Tuesday action continues busy week in senior baseball
The Kindersley Stallions host the Kindersley Raiders on Tuesday night in Fertile Valley Baseball League action, one of two local games on the night joining the Unity Cardinals heading up to Lashburn for a road game in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League.
Also coming up this week in the FVBL is the Eatonia Wheat Kings hosting the Rosetown Angels on Wednesday night at 7:00, and then two games on Thursday as the Klippers play the Wheat Kings in Eatonia, and the Stallions face off against the Cubs on Berard Field.
Unified Grassroots hosting townhall meeting in Kindersley Tuesday night
The Kindersley Elk's Hall is the site for the latest Unified Grassroots townhall meeting on Tuesday.
The setting will provide a chance for a discussion on the advantages of Saskatchewan sovereignty, as according to the Unified Grassroots website, the townhalls are about "helping everyday people understand how our democracy works, and how to take part in it".
365 Kindersley Air Cadet squadron wraps up year with ceremonial review and awards
The 365 Kindersley Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron wrapped up its training year with its Annual Ceremonial Review on May 29.
The event, held at the Norman Ritchie Centre, serves as the squadron’s official year-end celebration before cadets head off to summer training or break for the season.
The evening began at 7 p.m. with the arrival of Reviewing Officer Dale Harpestad of the Eston Legion, escorted by commanding officer Capt. Ian Kehrer. Cadets and guests stood for the playing of O Canada, followed by a formal inspection of the squadron and a march past.
Community meeting aims to launch Kindersley All-Wheel Skate Park
The organizer behind the proposed Kindersley All-Wheel Skate Park are calling on community members to help move the long-awaited project into its next phase.
A public meeting will be held June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall to form a committee focused on fundraising, grant applications and event planning.
Tyrone Kennedy-Bush, who has been advocating for the project for several years, says the meeting is a key step toward turning the vision into reality.