The grain elevators in Western Canada have been referred to as prairie icons, prairie cathedrals or prairie sentinels and are often a visual symbol of what farming in this part of the country is all about. In 1933, there were as many as 5758, dominating the prairie landscape with every community having at least one.… Continue reading Last Grain Elevator in Pense, Sask., Demolished
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Pense Sees Silver Lining After Hockeyville Loss
Source: Paul Yanko, producer.com, August 18, 2020 The Hockeyville competition has raised the profile of the small prairie town, just 20 km west of Regina. The winner of this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition was announced over the weekend, and unfortunately the Sask. town of Pense’s shot missed the net, so to speak. However, Saskatchewan-born former… Continue reading Pense Sees Silver Lining After Hockeyville Loss
Pense Needs Votes as It Looks to Win Kraft Hockeyville
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalews.ca, August 14, 2020 Voting opened at 9 a.m. ET on Friday and closes at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 15. One of four finalists, Pense, Sask., needs the province’s support as voting begins for Kraft Hockeyville 2020 on Friday. If Pense comes out on top, the community will have the opportunity… Continue reading Pense Needs Votes as It Looks to Win Kraft Hockeyville
Pense, Sask., Announced as a Finalist for Kraft Hockeyville 2020
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff Contact, cbc.ca, August 06, 2020 Kraft said they have received a record number of submissions this year. Pense, Sask., is the only western town in the top four for this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. The other three towns are: Saint-Félicien, Que., Tyne Valley, P.E.I., and Twillingate, N.L. Just for making it… Continue reading Pense, Sask., Announced as a Finalist for Kraft Hockeyville 2020