We are ecstatic to inform our readers that the writing staff of The Outlook have once again found themselves up for a number of awards at the 2021 Better Newspapers Competition, which is typically hosted as part of the convention held by the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association.
Reporter and weekly columnist Derek Ruttle has landed a nomination for Best Business Writing for his article on the plans for a future marina at the Sandy Shores Resort development on Lake Diefenbaker (鈥楳arina Plans for Lake Resort Shaping Up鈥�), as well as a nomination for Best Government Coverage for his spotlight feature on Outlook鈥檚 newly-elected mayor last November, Maureen Weiterman (鈥楬umber Mayor-elect Weiterman makes Outlook history鈥�).
Columnist Shelley Luedtke finds herself in the running for Columnist of the Year for 鈥楳y Outlook鈥�, as well as for Best Saskatchewan Arts or Cultural Series of Stories for shedding light on the province鈥檚 first Black settlement (鈥楽askatchewan鈥檚 first Black settlement holds stories to learn from鈥�), as well as for Best Health/Healthcare Coverage for her COVID piece that went around the world (鈥楥oping with COVID-19 around the world鈥�).
The awards will be unveiled during an online-only event scheduled to be held on May 17.
