Colin Lovequist’s blog

Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II. Canada, too, gained an enemy that day, declaring war on Japan almost a […]

Fortunately my job has afforded me the opportunities that I would have not had the pleasure of doing on my own. Every year, once in the spring and another in the fall, I get to partake in the 620 CKRM Country Cookout. This is an opportunity for my to visit various communities around this great […]

Dauphin’s Countryfest, approximately two hours east of Yorkton, has announced the first round of artists for the festival June 28th to 30th, 2024. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Nov 13th through www.countryfest.ca or by phone 1-800-361-7300. Mark Chestnut Diamond Rio Alabama Jo Dee Messina Great Canadian Road Trip: – Michelle Wright – Jason […]

I always get a lot of feedback about the lotteries we try to help with and I feel for small town Saskatchewan and the fundraising that is needed to deal/cope with expenses of community living. There are a lot of lotteries but for many this is the only way to keep their focal points in […]

September 30th we honour Residential School Survivors and children that did not make it home. We hope you will wear something orange and come down to join us in honouring this important day in Canada. Truth & Reconciliation Day

I have soooo many images and videos’ from days gone by that I thought I would relive some of the moments in my life. Use to love the antique tractor parade during The Farm Progress Show. It was a chance to unwind, slow down and reminisce. Hope you enjoy them.

Rocanville Saskatchewans’ very own Jessica Campbell’s journey in professional hockey made history the other night. Last year, she shattered barriers as the first female assistant coach in the American Hockey League, and Tuesday night, she achieved another groundbreaking feat by becoming the first woman to coach an NHL game. Campbell’s remarkable appointment followed closely on […]

1925 Born on this day in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, was Martin David Robinson, who became known as Marty Robbins, the American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, releasing over 50 singles and 100 albums. Robbins died of a heart attack on December […]

1935 Born on this day in St. Louis, Missouri, was Royce Kendall, singer from the duo, The Kendalls who released 16 albums including the #1 hits “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away,” “Sweet Desire” and “Thank God for the Radio”. She died on May 22, 1998. 2012 Loretta Lynn marked her 50th anniversary as a Grand […]

The autumnal equinox—the September equinox or the fall equinox—arrives on Saturday, September 23. Not only do temperatures drop, but plant life slows down and so do we. In fact, we wrapped up our harvest cookouts last night in grand style. A picture perfect evening, that culminated with great food, beverages and entertainment. Glen Yakimoski, of […]