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The cat’s meow: feline reading program to start at NESPCA

A fair number of friendless felines and children in need of brushing up on their reading skills has led to a new program at the NESPCA in Melfort. Kennel manager Kate Jacobs said that during the pande...

Apr 10, 2023

Wapiti Valley finishes winter looking up

After a couple of rough winters buffeted by weather and pandemic restrictions, things are looking up at the Wapiti Valley Ski and Board Resort north of Melfort."The weather was very cooperative...so t...

Apr 09, 2023

Green Shirt Day continuing to have positive impact in province, nearly 21,000 on organ donor registry

Nearly 21,000 residents in the province have signed up to be an organ donor over the past two and a half years.Apr. 7 is 'Green Shirt' Day which was created as a tribute to Logan Boulet, who died in t...

Apr 07, 2023

Saskatchewan Firearms Act passes

The provincial government passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act on Thursday, a move aimed at improving public safety and protecting the rights of lawful gun owners.According to the Saskatchewan Firearm...

Apr 07, 2023

'Seems like just a flash ago': Former Bronco's parents take part in 5-year anniversary ceremony

The City of Humboldt honoured the 2017/18 Broncos team earlier on Thursday as it marked the fifth anniversary of the tragic bus crash.Roughly a 20-minute video compilation was played up on the jumbotr...

Apr 06, 2023

Petition to repair & reopen Old Nipawin Bridge gets 1,600 signatures

Hundreds of residents in and around Nipawin want to see the Old Nipawin Bridge on Highway 35 repaired and reopened.A petition was started just before Christmas, lasting until mid-March, with around 1,...

Apr 06, 2023

Parents still grieving, healing five years after Broncos bus crash

Thursday marks five years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and for the parents of the young people who lost their lives, the anniversary means five years of grief, pain and now, healing.On April ...

Apr 06, 2023

Reynolds Playground Committee raises funds for an adaptable playground

Melfort will soon have a new adaptable playground.In the fall of 2022, Reynolds Central School put together a committee to make improvements to their current park.Because of an increase in student enr...

Apr 06, 2023

Former SJHL broadcaster reflects on fifth anniversary of Broncos bus crash

It's hard to believe that it's been five years since the crash that rattled a community, province, country, and the hockey world. Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bu...

Apr 06, 2023

Skate Melfort recognizes best skaters with different awards

The Melfort Skate celebrated the end of its season with its annual awards banquet.Skaters, coaches, families and volunteers gathered to highlight the success of the 2022-23 skating season.Coach Shauna...

Apr 05, 2023