Posted by Northern Pride on March 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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
Posted by Northern Pride on October 11, 2011 · 2 Comments
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
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Posted by Northern Pride on September 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Northern Pride on August 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
Posted by Northern Pride on August 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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
Posted by Northern Pride on August 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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