Voice and Chronicle Recognized at Better Newspapers Competition
The Better Newspapers Competition is held annually from coast to coast, showcasing excellence within the newspaper industry at both provincial and national levels. This event celebrates the vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada. Each year, members of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association submit hundreds of entries that highlight their talents.
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On Thursday, May 8th, the winners of the 2025 Better Newspapers Competition were announced. Your West Central Voice and The Kerrobert & District Chronicle were honoured with several awards.
In the Premiere Award categories, The Voice won four “1st Place” plaques for the following: Salute to Veterans, Best Page Design (Patti Moran), Best Photo Essay (Kate Winquist), and Best People Photo (Helenka Bernard). Joan Janzen earned three “2nd Place” awards for Best Sask Arts Story, Best Tourism Story, and Best Feature Photo. She also received a “3rd Place” award for Best Agriculture Coverage. Saddle Up! Kindersley’s Indoor Rodeo was the runner-up for Best Special Section. Kate Winquist's Photo Essay for Kindersley’s Goose Festival received a second-place certificate, and she garnered third-place nods for Best Headline Writing and Best Sports Photo.
For the first time, Your West Central Voice made it to the podium for Best Overall Paper in their circulation class, achieving a third-place finish behind the Moosomin World Spectator and the Meadow Lake Northern Pride.
Thank you to all our readers and advertisers who make our work enjoyable week after week!