Journey Froese sands her walking stick using sand paper as Greg Mallett shows her how smooth the branch needs to be during a recent workshop.

Willow converted into walking sticks

A retired Saskatchewan social worker not only transforms the wood into art but also enjoys sharing his craft with others

“Now this is the very best part,” he says excitedly as he holds an old sock in his hand. His 12 students are silent and focused as Greg Mallett runs a white sock dipped in linseed oil along a smoothly sanded willow stick, revealing colours only Mother Nature could create. “Just look at those blacks […] Read more

Village of Montmartre administrator Dale Brenner had to keep these special edition KitKats under wraps for two months.  |  Christalee Froese photo

Six communities find fame on a candy wrapper

Chocolate bar maker selects attractions from communities across Canada to feature on a special edition of KitKats

MONTMARTRE, Sask. — How do you keep a cat in the bag for eight months? Ask Dale Brenner. He’s been on the difficult mission to not let the KitKat out of the bag since September. When the Eiffel Tower in Montmartre was chosen to be one of only six Canadian attractions featured on a special […] Read more