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Lead-based paint overturns plan for daycare in historic Melfort building

A plan to put a daycare into Melfort's Historic Post Office has been put on hold.That's because high levels of lead have been found in some of the paint used in the building, which dates back to 1912....

Apr 11, 2023

Heavy melting hitting the northeast

The Easter bunny wasn't the only thing brought to the northeast, courtesy of the holiday weekend, as warmer temperatures and melting snow decided to join in on the party.The temperatures have now gone...

Apr 10, 2023

Humboldt airport study sought

Humboldt is hoping to take a deep dive into its airport's future. The city has applied for a grant through the provincial Community Airport Partnership to lay out a plan for the airport's future."Like...

Apr 03, 2023

Plans finalized for fifth anniversary of Humboldt Broncos tragedy

April 6 will mark the fifth anniversary of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos tragedy, and the City of Humboldt announced its plans to commemorate the day.The city, along with representatives of the player'...

Mar 29, 2023

Humboldt looks at transit options

The city of Humboldt took some small steps toward improving public transportation at city council on Monday.The city has not had a taxi service since the only company shut down during the pandemic, so...

Mar 28, 2023

New special service bus up and running in Melfort

The City of Melfort has acquired a new special service bus.This will provide accessible and safe transportation for residents with disabilities to help them get to work, school, medical appointments, ...

Mar 21, 2023

Town of Nipawin awaiting answers on future of historic bridge

The Town of Nipawin is seeking answers regarding the future of the "Old Nipawin Bridge".The structure is currently 91 years old and is located just west of town, spanning the Saskatchewan River.The br...

Mar 20, 2023

Melfort world champion chuckwagon racer to have entrance signs established throughout community

Layne MacGillivray is set to be the new face of the City of Melfort, at least when people are entering the community.The world-champion chuckwagon racer was born and raised in Melfort, graduating from...

Mar 16, 2023

SUMA lobbying for help with landfill decommissioning

There are dozens of communities in Saskatchewan struggling with the cost of decommissioning old landfills."That's pretty much the number one issue for many communities," said Bryan Matheson, who chair...

Mar 15, 2023

Melfort hires new director of public works

The City of Melfort has hired a new director of public works.Lydia Steffen has filled the role, after the city's previous director, Gerald Gilmore, retired last November.Steffen will work on the manag...

Mar 14, 2023