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NHL announces its players won’t be going to Winter Olympics

Three months after saying NHL players would be heading back to the Olympics, the league on Wednesday did an about-face.In a statement, the league said the disruption to its regular-season schedule cau...

Dec 22, 2021

Ministry of Corrections to investigate allegations of inmate abuse at Pine Grove

A woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre is alleging extensive abuse at the hands of correctional officers, including claims she was gassed and pepper sprayed, and that she was placed i...

Dec 22, 2021

Lights contest fills city of Melfort with Christmas cheer

For the second year in a row, Christmas cheer can be found in nearly every corner of the city of Melfort.Over 70 homes were nominated in the Christmas lights contest and twinkle tour this year.Recreat...

Dec 21, 2021

Carrot River hires new town administrator

The Town of Carrot River has officially hired a new town administrator, after their former administrator, Brennan Hall, had resigned from the position, effective Dec. 30.In a press release sent to nor...

Dec 21, 2021

Fire at Diefenbaker place contained to one suite, water damage displaces some residents

Some residents at Diefenbaker Place in Melfort were evacuated after a fire on Saturday night.According to Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart, the cause of the fire is still under investigation."It was c...

Dec 21, 2021

Saskatchewan man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay

While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 km in the snow. B'yauling Toni, a non-Indigenous 21-year-old man from Sa...

Dec 20, 2021

City of Humboldt pleads guilty in death of city employee

The City of Humboldt has entered a guilty plea concerning the death of a city employee in 2019. The city, in a joint submission with the crown, entered a guilty plea in Humboldt Provincial Court on De...

Dec 20, 2021

Snow and chilly temperatures expected for Christmas in P.A. and surrounding areas

It's going to be quite a chilly Christmas for those in Prince Albert and surrounding areas.According to Environment Canada, the temperature is expected to hit a high of -25 C for the upcoming holiday ...

Dec 20, 2021

Porcupine Plain hospital without emergency services over holidays

Emergency services will be disrupted in Porcupine Plain over the holidays.From 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 20 to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, emergency room and outpatient services will not be a...

Dec 20, 2021

Carlton Trail College is helping those in need this holiday season

Carlton Trail College is making the holidays a bit brighter for those in need.Staff and board members organized an internal food drive. Donated items will be taken to the Greater Learning District foo...

Dec 19, 2021