Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association

🏆CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for SALUTE TO VETERANS! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Kindersley, Your West Central Voice
Your West Central Voice Staff
- Remembrance Day Feature

🥈 2nd Place – Indian Head-Wolseley News
Sarah Pacio
- Brothers remembered for service in the RCAF

🥉 3rd Place – Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald
Azure McGonigle
- The soldiers Canada almost forgot. A spotlight on Indigenous war heroes

The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is a celebration of the creativity, dedication, vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Winners of the 2026 BNC awards were announced on May 12, 2026, during an online ceremony.

📄 For a full list of finalists, visit www.swna.com

The Voice - Indian Head-Wolseley News - Unity-Wilkie Press Herald

For generations, Saskatchewan's community newspapers have celebrated local achievements, reported on important issues, and connected people and communities through shared stories.

Strong communities start with informed communities.

Last week, we brought you news about the RM of Montmartre being fined for a workplace injury that happened in 2023. We were the only media in the courtroom when the decision was handed down.

🏆CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SPECIAL SECTION! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Rosetown Eagle
Rosetown Eagle Staff
- Agriculture Creating Growth

🥈 2nd Place – The Outlook
Shelley Luedtke & Delwyn Luedtke
- Fire Prevention Week

🥉 3rd Place – Ituna News�
Ituna News and A2 Printing Company
- Celebrate Agriculture Appreciation Week

The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is a celebration of the creativity, dedication, vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Winners of the 2026 BNC awards were announced on May 12, 2026, during an online ceremony.

📄 For a full list of finalists, visit www.swna.com

The Outlook A Squared Printing Company

🏆 Congratulations to ELI, NOAH, KYNLEE, and KATRIANNE, our 2026 Junior Citizens of the Year recipients and MARINN, recipient of the 2026 Junior Citizen STEM Award! 🏆

These five exceptional young individuals were honoured at Government House on Thursday, May 28th, with Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre presenting their awards. Each Junior Citizen of the Year recipient receives a $3,000 bursary sponsored by SaskPower. The STEM Award recipient receives a $3,000 bursary sponsored by the Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan, all in support of their future post-secondary education. We're so proud of our provinces’ amazing youth!

Visit www.swna.com for more information on the Junior Citizen of the Year program.

Photo description: Back row: Katrianne Skopyk, Noah Cappelle, Marinn Acorn, Eli Bartlett and Kynlee Hicks.
Front row: Devan Tasa, SWNA Junior Citizen Chair; Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, and Kevin Kasun, MLA for Prince Albert Carlton representing SaskPower and Crown Investments Corporation;

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SERIES OF ADVERTISEMENTS! 🎉

🥇 1st Place – Foam Lake Review
Astra Engstrom
- Willy's Liquor Store

🥈 2nd Place – Prince Albert Rural Roots
Rural Roots Staff
- Grease the Musical

🥉 3rd Place – Prince Albert Rural Roots�
Rural Roots Staff
- Matilda the Musical

The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is a celebration of the creativity, dedication, vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Winners of the 2026 BNC awards were announced on May 12, 2026, during an online ceremony.

📄 For a full list of finalists, visit www.swna.com

A Squared Printing Company - Prince Albert Daily Herald

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for Best Advertisement! 🎉

🥇 1st Place – Moosomin World-Spectator
Neethu Thomas

🥈 2nd Place – Rosetown Eagle
Kate Winquist

🥉 3rd Place – Moosomin World-Spectator
Dens Difuntorum

A sincere thank you to Metro Creative Graphics for sponsoring this award category.

The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is a celebration of the creativity, dedication, vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Winners of the 2026 BNC awards were announced on May 12, 2026, during an online ceremony.

📄 For a full list of finalists, visit www.swna.com

The World-Spectator

ICYMI! The WINNERS of the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition have officially been announced! 🏆📰

View the full list of winners and download the 2026 Awards Booklet on our website: https://swna.com/better-newspaper-awards-convention/

Better Newspaper Awards & Convention - Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA) Better Newspapers Competition The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is also a celebration of the vibrancy and health of community […]

The WINNERS of the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition have officially been announced! 🏆📰

Each year, Saskatchewan community newspapers showcase the incredible journalism, photography, advertising, and storytelling happening across our province — and this year’s entries were outstanding.

Congratulations to all finalists and winners!

View the full list of winners and download the 2026 Awards Booklet on our website: https://swna.com/better-newspaper-awards-convention/

Better Newspaper Awards & Convention - Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA) Better Newspapers Competition The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year from coast to coast, at both the provincial and national levels. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers. It is also a celebration of the vibrancy and health of community […]

📰Community newspapers are at the heart of the communities they serve. They help keep residents connected, celebrate local successes, support community initiatives, and share the stories that matter most close to home.

Today, we want to give a special shoutout to The Outlook! We recently received this wonderful message from a community member:

“As a member of the Outlook-Rudy Firehall Fundraising Committee, I want to give a shout-out to The Outlook for its coverage of this community campaign. We couldn't have done this without the community awareness and support provided by our local newspaper. Take a look at the weekly Firehall Feature running right now! Sincerely John L.

Thank you to The Outlook and to all community newspapers for the important role you play in helping communities stay informed, connected, and supported every single week.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️🏆The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association is getting ready to celebrate excellence in Saskatchewan’s community newspaper industry at the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition Awards Presentation!

Winners will be announced Tuesday, May 12th!