Planting the seeds for a better tomorrow

By Phil Ambroziak The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture believes producers throughout the Northwest should reap what they sow. That’s why the provincial body once again decided to host its annual Agriculture Information Day, this time at the Lions Hall in Goodsoil March 13. Featuring eight guest speakers, including Amber Bernauer and Dave Cubbon of Cavalier … Read more

Life after hockey: Goodsoil’s Ron Greschner

Goodsoil's Ron Greschner during his 16 year playing career with the New York Rangers.

Small town values still paramount for Goodsoil’s Ron Greschner By Rhonda Cooper It has been 21 years since Ron Greschner laced up the skates for the NHL New York Rangers but for the retired defenceman it feels like yesterday. That may be because since his retirement in 1990, the Goodsoil native has been busier off … Read more

NODCA holds stakeholder advisory meeting

By Rhonda Cooper The first Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting for the North of Divide Community Association (NODCA) was held Sept. 1 in Meadow Lake followed by a public open house in Goodsoil the same evening. “We had between 40 and 45 people show for the stakeholder’s meeting today,” said Janelle Wyman, senior planner with planningAlliance, … Read more

Goodsoil Museum adds retail space

Louisa Lavoie, volunteer and Goodsoil Historical Museum board member, does a bit of house cleaning in the museum’s re-gift shop Aug. 13. All items are donated and proceeds from the store go towards the operating costs with any remaining money used for artifact restoration or building renovation.

By Rhonda Cooper When the Goodsoil branch of the Lakeland Library moved out of the community’s museum in January, it not only left a vacant room in the building, but also a $4,000 combined utilities bill for the association to pay. Louisa Lavoie, one of 10 volunteer board members, pitched the idea earlier this year … Read more

Goodsoil concert raises money to fight cancer

Holly Eckel, holding son Conrad, shares her thanks and Conrad's progress in his fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the fourth annual Goodsoil in Concert for Cancer. The toddler was on the run throughout most of the evening, showing no evidence of illness. The family sold orange wrist bands sporting the family's motto of "Small but mighty."

By Rhonda Cooper The Goodsoil Community Hall was filled to capacity Aug. 14 for the fourth annual Goodsoil in Concert for Cancer. “We sold an extra 100 tickets this year,” said Jeanette Hayes, co-master of ceremonies. “The event just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.” The roots of the event can be traced to … Read more

July 18 thunderstorm strikes an economic boom

By Ben Ingram The storm that swept through the Northwest on July 18 left many hoping for sunshine, while reaching for their wallets. After extensive damage was discovered by residents the next morning, an economic pop took hold of the local economy. “We sold 18 power saws in two days,” said Mark Krueger, the manager … Read more

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