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SWNA's member newspapers connect with readers and reflect life in the SK/NT communities they serve.

10/14/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST FIRST NATIONS COVERAGE! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Prince Albert Rural Roots
Sheila Bautz
- Saskatchewan First Nations National Resource Centre of Excellence holds inaugural Energy and Natural Resource Forum

🥈 2nd Place – Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald
Jordan Twiss
- Locals fight to protect Holbein, Crutwell forests

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

A sincere thank you to Battlefords News-Optimist 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.

Prince Albert Daily Herald - Shellbrook Chronicle - Unity-Wilkie Press Herald

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

10/07/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST BUSINESS WRITING! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Watrous Manitou
Daniel Bushman
- Drive-in at Manitou Beach marks milestone

🥈 2nd Place – Battlefords Regional News-Optimist
Angela Brown
- Casino showdown? Two groups unveil separate plans for the Battlefords

🥉 3rd Place – Moosomin World-Spectator
Kara Kinna
- Local businesses weigh in on what they need to see from the next federal government

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 Watrous Manitou - Battlefords News-Optimist - The World-Spectator

09/30/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST TOURISM STORY or Series of Stories! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Watrous Manitou
Daniel Bushman
- Drive-in at Manitou Beach marks milestone

🥈 2nd Place – Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun
Chris Ashfield
- World’s largest curling broom greets visitors

🥉 3rd Place – The Outlook
Shelley Luedtke
- Spudtacular Festival takes over Outlook

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.

The Watrous Manitou - Whitewood & Grenfell Herald Sun

09/23/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST EDUCATIONAL COVERAGE K-12, Single Story or Series! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Kipling Clipper
Connie Schwalm
- Helping kids choose to write themselves a better story

🥈 2nd Place – Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun
Sarah Pacio
- Band teacher honoured at final concert

🥉 3rd Place – Indian Head-Wolseley News
Sarah Pacio
- Historical figures return to life at Haunted Histroy

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

Kipling Clipper - Whitewood & Grenfell Herald Sun - Indian Head-Wolseley News

09/16/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SASKATCHEWAN RECREATIONAL STORY, or series of stories! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Unity-Wilkie Press Herald
Azure McGonigle
- Hands that help, hearts that care through Wilkie Community Club

🥈 2nd Place – Creighton/Flin Flon The Reminder
Eric Westhaver
- Evacuees find inspiration in the chaos

🥉 3rd Place – Lloydminster Meridian Source
John MacNeil
- Sunderland’s volleyball excellence takes her to Canada Summer Games

Unity-Wilkie Press Herald - Flin Flon Reminder - Meridian Source Scoops

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

09/09/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SASKATCHEWAN ARTS OR CULTURAL SERIES, of Stories! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Battlefords Regional News-Optimist
Averil Hall
- Tipi Teachings: What is a moss bag?

🥈 2nd Place – Watrous Manitou
Daniel Bushman
- Local music producer earns Sask. Music nomination

🥉 3rd Place – Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald
Jordan Twiss
- 12-40 & Beyond Tour opens door into art

A sincere thank you to SaskCulture Inc. for sponsoring this award category.

Battlefords News-Optimist - The Watrous Manitou - Shellbrook Chronicle

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

09/02/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SASKATCHEWAN ARTS OR CULTURAL STORY, article or column! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Indian Head-Wolseley News
Sarah Pacio
- Rockets former pitcher donates to museum

🥈 2nd Place – Meadow Lake Northern Pride
Phil Ambroziak
- WLFN filmmaker completes dream project

🥉 3rd Place – Prince Albert Rural Roots
Michael Oleksyn
- Lieutenant Governor pays tribute to history in visit to Doukhobor Dugout House

A sincere thank you to SaskCulture Inc. for sponsoring this award category!

Indian Head-Wolseley News - Northern Pride Publications - Prince Albert Daily Herald

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

08/19/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for BEST SPORTS STORY or Series of Stories! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Lloydminster Meridian Source
John MacNeil

🥈 2nd Place – Lloydminster Meridian Source
John MacNeil

🥉 3rd Place – Whitewood/Grenfell Herald Sun
Ryan Kiedrowski

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

Meridian Source Scoops - Whitewood & Grenfell Herald Sun

08/12/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for COLUMNIST OF THE YEAR! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald
Jordan Twiss

🥈 2nd Place – Kindersley, Your West Central Voice
Kate Winquist

🥉 3rd Place – Prince Albert Rural Roots
Fred Payton

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

Shellbrook Chronicle - The Voice - Prince Albert Daily Herald

08/05/2026

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Better Newspapers Competition finalists for EDITORIAL WRITING EXCELLENCE! 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Shellbrook Chronicle & Spiritwood Herald
Jordan Twiss

🥈 2nd Place – Creighton/Flin Flon The Reminder
Eric Westhaver

🥉 3rd Place – Meadow Lake Northern Pride
Phil Ambroziak

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

Shellbrook Chronicle - Flin Flon Reminder - Northern Pride Publications

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