Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: Everybody Has a Story

When doctors predicted paralysis, he planned a farm
THE BATTLEFORDS — A serious transport truck accident in February 2016 changed the course of Mike Bartlett's life and career. Bartlett suffered extensive injuries, including a crushed upper b...
Averil Hall / Freelance Reporter Jun 13, 2026

Estevan oilfield business to hold auction, wrap up after 59 years
ESTEVAN — A retirement auction is going to bring an end to Rocket Sales and Rental Co.'s nearly six-decade run in the southeast oil patch. The sale, run by Steffes Auctioneers, will ru...
David Willberg Jun 13, 2026

One family, one passion, generations of dancers
ASSINIBOIA — Those who lived in Assiniboia during the 1970s and 1980s likely remember the talented Drewitz family, whose passion for dance captivated audiences throughout southern Saskatchewan. ...
Sherri Solomko / Freelance Reporter Jun 13, 2026

From war to Saskatoon: Writer shares story of perseverance
SASKATOON — Six times, Sultan Ali Sadat and his family were displaced and faced uncertainty while he was growing up in Afghanistan. Before arriving in Canada as a refugee in late December 2000, ...
Jon Perez Jun 12, 2026

Oxbow family survives EF3 tornado as support pours in
OXBOW — The Brock family has experienced both the full brunt of nature's fury and the great generosity of others in the past few days. The family's farm southwest of Oxbow was destroyed ...
David Willberg Jun 12, 2026

Mossbank students shine at regional, provincial Heritage Fairs
MOSSBANK — Principal Katie Letnes shared Mossbank School’s pride in its recent Heritage Fair success stories. Addison Costley was chosen to attend the Provincial Heritage Fair on Ju...
Sherri Solomko / Freelance Reporter Jun 12, 2026

Full Circle: Shannon Chinn’s family legacy and journey to USask
SASKATOON — “I didn’t realize how special the University of Saskatchewan was going to be to me when I was hired to work for the Huskies. I knew my grandpa worked here for h...
Caitrin Hodson Jun 11, 2026

Christopher Lake student selected as 2026 Junior Citizen of the Year
PRINCE ALBERT — Katrianne Skopyk, a Grade 12 student from Ecole Valois is being recognized as Junior Citizen of the Year for 2026. Skopyk who lives in Christopher Lake was one of five ...
Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jun 10, 2026

Putting others first for three decades earns recognition
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) employee, Kelly Johnson, has received the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Women of Distinction Award for Health and Wellness. A n...
SaskToday Jun 10, 2026

Prince Albert’s Tolley receives Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship
PRINCE ALBERT — Carlton Comprehensive High School alumni Katie Tolley was one of two students to receive the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship. The Schola...
Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jun 10, 2026










