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Nicole Northild

Nicole Northild

I live in Carnduff with my giant white sheep dog named Stradivarius (Strad). I moved down here, from Meadow Lake almost three years ago.
The oldest of five kids, I grew up on a farm in Alberta, though I have spent more than half my life in Saskatchewan. This area very much reminds me of where I was raised in central Alberta, with its landscapes of pumpjacks and farms.
A Prairie girl to the core, I am proud of the pioneer, independent spirit that is found in our blood. This land was said to be uninhabitable and yet here the people came to make a home for us and we have stayed and endured. Doing research on this southeast corner of Saskatchewan, I have found that it is rich in history with tales of people’s triumphs and struggle.
I am a firm believer that the written word can change the world and that everyone has strange and interesting stories, tales that will excite you or break your heart. My favorite part of writing for the paper is meeting a myriad of people that I wouldn’t probably normally meet, and that is great because then I can tell those stories to you.
Thank you to all those that have and will be opening up your lives, hobbies and businesses to me.

Recent Work by Nicole

The Cushons’ organic farm passing on family traditions

The Cushons’ organic farm passing on family traditions

This cultural adoption fosters not only lasting relationships but also broadens one’s views on how farming could be done differently.
Provincial softball tournament held in Carnduff

Provincial softball tournament held in Carnduff

It was a hot weekend in Carnduff with lots of parents, siblings and supporters in attendance, all finding shade where they could or creating their own.
Carnduff celebrates Grad Class of 2023

Carnduff celebrates Grad Class of 2023

The Parade started at the school and continued down every street in town.
Oxbow Prairie Horizons School Grad Class of 2023

Oxbow Prairie Horizons School Grad Class of 2023

This is a time of excitement for what the future will bring as well as a time to reflect on what has come before. These past times were captured in a slide show that was shared, as well as the surprise return of retired teachers
Carnduff Dog Park fundraiser

Carnduff Dog Park fundraiser

The dog park is open all year round and sees a lot of traffic throughout the year. It is estimated to have 150 regular guests and 100 short-term visitors from afar.
Oxbow has added a sport that originated in Saskatchewan

Oxbow has added a sport that originated in Saskatchewan

A lot of work went into making the disc golf course a reality.
Oxbow hosts its 20th annual Lobsterfest

Oxbow hosts its 20th annual Lobsterfest

A large crowd turned out for the popular event.
Teacher retiring after 31 years of instructing the third grade

Teacher retiring after 31 years of instructing the third grade

McCannell began her teaching career in 1992 in Carievale.
Danish Church in Redvers celebrates 100 years

Danish Church in Redvers celebrates 100 years

A total of 110 descendants of those original ancestors, as well as people from the community, old and current, all came together on June 11 to celebrate this achievement with a special service and luncheon. 
Oxbow hosts an event to say farewell to its beloved doctors

Oxbow hosts an event to say farewell to its beloved doctors

Physicians will be relocating to Regina.
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