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Hawks fall short in loss to North Stars, rematch Saturday
The Nipawin Hawks had their longest winning streak of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season snapped Friday with a 3-1 loss to the Battlefords North Stars.Riding high on a four-game strea...
Dec 10, 2022

‘They were legends’: Former Sandy Bay Fire Chiefs remembered for enduring service
The community of Sandy Bay is in mourning after two former Fire Chiefs suddenly passed away this week.On Monday, news broke that Gary Morin Jr., who served as fire chief for 10 years passed away sudde...
Dec 10, 2022

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning soccer's biggest...
Dec 10, 2022

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning soccer's biggest...
Dec 10, 2022

Mustangs grind out shootout win over Bruins
The Melfort Mustangs have now gone nine straight games where they've earned at least a point. This after a 3-2 shootout win over the Estevan Bruins on Friday night in Estevan.And with a couple key cog...
Dec 10, 2022

Indigenous communities leading the switch to renewable energy in the North
YELLOWKNIFE - An energy-focused think tank says Indigenous energy sovereignty in Canada's North is "absolutely critical and fundamental" to addressing climate change, but more support is needed. The P...
Dec 10, 2022

Ronaldo benched against Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal's starting lineup for the second straight match at the World Cup. The 37-year-old Ronaldo won't play from the outset in the quarterfinal ...
Dec 10, 2022

Melfort Daycare putting on Winter Carnival fundraiser
For the first time ever, the Melfort Daycare Co-operative will be holding a Winter Carnival, in order to fundraise for the improvement of kids' activities.This Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at Melfort and Unit...
Dec 10, 2022

Ronaldo benched against Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo is starting on the bench for Portugal for the second straight game at the World Cup. The 37-year-old Ronaldo remained out of the starting lineup against Morocco fo...
Dec 10, 2022

Critics question Quebec health-care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut
MONTREAL - Quebec's emergency rooms are overcrowded and workers are in short supply, but for the past week a spotlight has shone on the price paid by health-care staff for illicit snacking. There was ...
Dec 10, 2022