Sherri Solomko

Correspondent at Battlefords News Optimist

Correspondent at SaskToday.ca

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Unity woman experiences Sask. fire crisis on front lines

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | Sherri Solomko

LA RONGE — Jessica Leeson, graduate of Unity Composite High School and former resident of Unity, is experiencing Saskatchewan’s growing wildfire scene firsthand as she works as a dispatcher for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). “This is my fifth fire season, but my first with the SPSA. Before this, I spent four seasons with Alberta Wildfire, working all over the province — two seasons as a dispatcher and two as a crew leader.
TV Flat Out Food series features Gravelbourg Mustard

3 weeks ago | moosejawtoday.com | Sherri Solomko

GRAVELBOURG — Season five of the CityTV series Flat Out Food, featured a mustard episode. Paul Léost and Matt Sirois are co-owners of Gravelbourg Gourmet Mustard, and the production team that filmed the episode said in a social media post that they had the pleasure of learning all about Gravelbourg Mustard and their business. Paul Léost, Matt Sirois and Jenn Sharp.
Dazzling display at S-toon's Mann House, every petal tells a story - SaskToday.ca

1 month ago | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

Saskatoon's Mann House garden bursts with 19,700 blooms, offering beauty, mental wellness and a haven for pollinators all season long.
Personal collection of Sask. born NHLer up for auction

Feb 17, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

Dave Balon is a Saskatchewan born hockey player from Wakaw who went on to great success in the NHL, spanning a career through the 14 years, 1959-1974. He passed away in Prince Albert in 2007. Balon’s career ended when he retired due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis Classic Auctions says it is honoured to present the Dave Balon personal collection, as a featured auction in Feb. 2025, open for bidding until Feb. 18. On Feb. 17, Balon's Stanley Cup ring lot was up to $4,028 in bids.
2025 opening still the goal for new childcare in Assiniboia

Feb 15, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

ASSINIBOIA — Never to be underestimated or taken for granted, it has been three years of continuous dedicated efforts and commitment by a group of parents who volunteered countless hours to tackle childcare challenges in Assiniboia. What started as a gathering of concerned mothers struggling to secure childcare, has now grown into a 10-member board of directors of a non-profit organization known as the Golden South Childcare Centre.
Benefitting local food banks by making something good out of something bad

Feb 10, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

KAMSACK - Conservation officers have mounds of duties in protecting and caring for the province’s wildlife, as well as educating the communities they serve about the same. The Kamsack Times and SaskToday.ca learned in September and October of 2024 an unlawfully harvested moose was seized by Duck Mountain conservation officers, and a shot and left elk was also salvaged by officers. In a Sask.
Town of Kamsack edges closer to website refresh

Feb 8, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

KAMSACK--Town Administrator for Kamsack, Barry Hvidston, says they are in the final stages of refreshing the town’s website. “Thirty-three proposals were received from our tender on SaskTenders, asking for someone to update and refresh our website. Council narrowed down to seven however, council wanted to go back and re-look at proposals as each is different. Sifting through these differences council is prepared to go back Feb.
RPNH patio project set to begin spring 2025

Feb 7, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

ASSINIBOIA — Teamwork makes the dream work. That is the message behind the support given to fundraising efforts for the Ross Payant Nursing Home Patio Project, construction set for spring 2025. “The Ross Payant Nursing Home Front Patio Project was re-ignited in the fall of 2023 with the formation of a committee comprised of SHA staff, families (both past and present) and friends of the facility,” Carli Fjeldberg says.
Dick DeRyk chosen as Yorkton’s Civic Recognition Award winner

Feb 6, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

YORKTON - The City of Yokrton marked its sixth edition of the annual Civic Recognition Awards meant to recognize citizens who have given selfless support and made contributions for the betterment of the community. This year’s adult category was selected as Dick DeRyk. A long-time community member has been recognized for his tireless work in Yorkton.
Senior Rebels playoff season has begun

Feb 3, 2025 | sasktoday.ca | Sherri Solomko

ASSINIBOIA — It’s that time point in the hockey season when it’s win and you’re in. First off, a correction from last week’s story, Dale Lesmeister's quote should have read, “… should they hold on to that” not “likely to hold on to that” referring to Rebels lead in the standing. The Senior Rebels hockey club will be competing for the Notekeu League hockey championship and in their HockeySask provincial quest.