The Davidson Leader
 Front page of the November 18, 2019 edition | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Dan Senick |
| Publisher | Dan Senick |
| Founded | 1904 |
| City | Davidson, Saskatchewan |
| Country | Canada |
| Circulation | 1,228[1] |
| Website | http://leaderonline.ca/ |
The Davidson Leader is a weekly newspaper in Saskatchewan, Canada, serving the communities of Davidson, Girvin, Bladworth, Kenaston, Hanley, Dundurn, Elbow, Loreburn, Imperial, and Craik. It is published by Davidson Leader Inc.
History
The Leader has provided uninterrupted weekly news since 1904. The publisher and editor is Dan Senick.
In 2010, the Department of Canadian Heritage announced that it would provide a grant of over $19,000 to The Leader as part of its Canada Periodical Fund.[2]
In 2019, the newspaper attracted media attention with an announcement that it would be holding an essay contest to find a new owner and publisher, with the winner taking control of The Leader for just $1.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ "Davidson Leader". Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA). Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Government of Canada Invests in The Davidson Leader" (Press release). Davidson, Saskatchewan: Department of Canadian Heritage. July 8, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Levy, Bryn (November 29, 2019). "'It's an old friend': Historic Sask. newspaper up for grabs for $1". The StarPhoenix. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Charlton, Jonathan (November 29, 2019). "Sask. newspaper looking for new owner – and for $1 that could be you". CTV News. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Atter, Heidi (November 29, 2019). "Ever wanted your own newspaper? A good essay could win you one for $1". CBC News. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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