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Quebec officials move forward on plan to respond to punishing U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault is meeting with several of the province's financial heavyweights today as his administration readies its response to the tariffs set to be imposed by United S...
Feb 03, 2025

Hawks fall in another close one with the Millionaires
Nipawin was swept by the Melville Millionaires in two closely contested Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) games this weekend.After a 3-2 Millionaires win Saturday in Nipawin, Melville added a 3...
Feb 03, 2025
Moe calls for ‘de-escalation,’ but supports first round of counter-tariffs
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is continuing to call for "de-escalation" of the looming trade war between Canada and the United States, but says he supports the first round of counte...
Feb 03, 2025

A fun workout event between local Girl Guides and Melfort RCMP
Some fun and some sweat at a recent event involving Girl Guides and the RCMP. Local Girl Guides and the Melfort RCMP recently worked on their fitness at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort. Melfort RCM...
Feb 03, 2025

UN says the death toll in fighting in the eastern Congo city of Goma is at least 900
GOMA, Congo (AP) - Fighting last week between Congolese government forces and Rwanda-backed rebels in the major eastern city of Goma left at least 900 people dead, the U.N. health agency said Monday, ...
Feb 03, 2025

Canadian defensive back Campbell returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Canadian Tevaughn Campbell is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The six-foot, 200-pound defensive back re-signed with the CFL club Monday following six seasons in the NFL. Campbell, a T...
Feb 03, 2025

Melfort Mustangs now ranked number six in country
The Melfort Mustangs have fallen three spots in the Canadian Junior Hockey League's Top-20 rankings. The Mustangs have dropped two games in a row for the first time this season, including their lone g...
Feb 03, 2025

Tisdale Trojans win one of three games on the weekend
The Tisdale Trojans won one of three games on a busy weekend in the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League. The Trojans opened their game in Prince Albert Friday with a 2-0 lead through two periods, with...
Feb 03, 2025

Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement
Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...
Feb 03, 2025

Paynton Rhubarb Festival
Before prairie hardy tree fruits were available, pioneer kitchens relied on Rhubarb to make jam, pies, and tasty treats for the family. Its leaves were the creative part of many prairie kid playtime!T...
Feb 03, 2025