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Fairy Forest added to Spruce Haven Park, families invited to paint more doors
A magical new subdivision can now be found in the trees at the Spruce Haven Recreation area in Melfort.The Fairy Forest is the latest addition to the tree line between the skate park and playground.Pr...
Jun 17, 2020

Songs, Stories and Solidarity - Rock Against Racism
Announcing our performers for Songs, Stories and Solidarity June 27 at 8:00 p.m. - an online concert featuring:Dara Schindelka Singer/Songwriter Dean Smith & Garry W. Larson Liza Brown LJ Tyson Sa...
Jun 17, 2020

Greens' Elizabeth May wants inquiry into RCMP that believes it is 'above the law'
OTTAWA - The Green party's Elizabeth May wants a full inquiry into the RCMP, saying the national police force's culture of unaccountability must be put under a microscope. May, the part...
Jun 17, 2020

Atlanta awaits decision on charges in black man's killing
Atlanta awaited a decision from prosecutors Wednesday on whether to bring charges against two white police officers in the killing of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot in the back in a case that has unfol...
Jun 17, 2020

U.S. to investigate Canada's 'unfavourable' new Great Lakes shipping rules
WASHINGTON - Regulators in the United States have launched a formal investigation into Canada's plan to change the rules that govern shipping on the Great Lakes. U.S.-based shippers say proposed ...
Jun 17, 2020

Open Barrel Racing in Melfort
June 27, 2020 look forward to Open Barrel Racing at Creekside Arena - MelfortOpen Entry Fee: $100 for 2 runs, both runs count Exhibition Entry Fee: $15/runFormat: 3D with 1 Second Split between each D...
Jun 17, 2020

Federal aid for oil sector still in development, three months later
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says if bridge loans for smaller oil and gas companies aren't ready to flow soon some companies will have to turn to less-safe options to survi...
Jun 17, 2020

Canadian Championship to feature 11 soccer teams, down from 13 last year
TORONTO - The 2020 edition of the Canadian Championship will feature 11 clubs, down from 13 last year. Clubs from League 1 Ontario (Toronto Master's FA) and Quebec's PLSQ (AS Blainville) will ret...
Jun 17, 2020

Glued to the telly: English soccer returns, a nation sighs
MANCHESTER, England - English soccer's longest suspension since World War II comes to an end Wednesday, bringing the country's favourite sport back to a nation that has struggled to protect its citize...
Jun 17, 2020

National parks to open campgrounds for existing reservations next week
OTTAWA - The federal environment minister says Canadians who have campground reservations in some national parks will be allowed to pitch their tents and pull in their trailers sta...
Jun 17, 2020