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Hawks complete weekend sweep of Ice Wolves

Nipawin continued their success against La Ronge Saturday night blanking the Ice Wolves 4-0. The Hawks have beaten the Ice Wolves in all four games the teams have played so far this season.Coming off ...

Nov 08, 2021

Comets feeling good ahead of Regionals in La Ronge

The Melfort Comets hosted their annual Melfort Invitational Volleyball Tournament this past weekend, Nov. 5 and 6, in what was the first volleyball tournament held in Melfort in the last two years.The...

Nov 08, 2021

Billboard for Missing Person Draper Jim Put Up in Cochin

Kamada(non profitable organization founded by elders in 2004) will be unveiling a billboard for Draper Jim at Cochin, SK . This billboard will be set up in front of the store.Draper Jim has been missi...

Nov 08, 2021

Increased need predicted in northeast Salvation Army Christmas hamper campaign

The Salvation Army in Melfort and Tisdale will once again be helping families in need over the holidays.Families can get registered for Christmas hampers throughout the month of November.Captain Rick ...

Nov 07, 2021

New heritage project aims to share stories of African Canadians living in rural Sask.

The stories of individuals with African ancestry, who settled in rural Saskatchewan, is the focus of a new project being launched by an artist and storyteller from British Columbia.Shayna Jones receiv...

Nov 06, 2021

Sask. mayors say changes to social assistance program, contributing to increase in homelessness

More than 4,000 people on social assistance, did not pay their rent in September or October, according to a recent report from the Saskatchewan Landlords' Association.The report was highlighted in a p...

Nov 05, 2021

Tips for keeping your furry friends safe this winter

With the cold weather approaching in Saskatchewan, pet owners are wondering how to keep their furry friends safe during the winter months. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Gateway Veterinarian Service...

Nov 05, 2021

Cumberland House Cree Nation to offer Cree language teachings through daycare

Starting this December, the Cumberland House Cree Nation will offer Cree language teachings through their daycare.The program will be a Swampy Cree language nest, which will educate young children fro...

Nov 05, 2021

Restoration project at Melfort Court of Queen's Bench courthouse receives Heritage award

The Melfort Court of Queen's Bench courthouse restoration project has been honoured with a Saskatchewan Heritage Award.The work on the project took place from October 2020 to March 2021.Project Archit...

Nov 05, 2021

‘Corner Gas’ grain elevator burns to the ground

An iconic grain elevator in Saskatchewan has been reduced to rubble.The grain elevator in Rouleau, located roughly 50 kilometres southwest of Regina, burst into flames early Friday morning.Jecey Bubur...

Nov 05, 2021