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Legion celebrating 100th anniversary of poppy symbol, fundraising campaign begins

The Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign is now underway.The national fundraising campaign for veterans ahead of Remembrance Day runs from the last Friday in October to Nov. 11. This year also marks t...

Oct 29, 2021

COVID-19 and recommendations focus of first QP of new session

True to his word earlier this week, NDP Leader Ryan Meili didn't let up on Premier Scott Moe in the first Question Period of the new legislative session.On Thursday, all of the NDP's questions came fr...

Oct 28, 2021

TSB investigation finds Fond du Lac plane crash caused by ice accumulation

Nearly four years after a fatal plane crash near Fond du Lac, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its final report into the incident. The report released Thursday determined that ...

Oct 28, 2021

Increased exposure to COVID-19 in Nipawin

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of an increased exposure risk of COVID-19 in Nipawin.On Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., a person attended the Gospel Meeting at the Generation Event Centre at 702 10 Av...

Oct 28, 2021

A hole-in-one donation from the RCMP helps Parkland Place

Thanks to a $2,000 donation from the Melfort RCMP, Parkland Place is getting a new hydrocollator.Detachment Services assistant Lori Scott said to raise funds, the RCMP held their annual charity golf t...

Oct 28, 2021

Online auction raises nearly $4,000 for local woman diagnosed with cancer

Sheri Meston, assistant general manager at the Canalta Hotel in Melfort was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago and has since been unable to work, due to complications with her treatments.Because o...

Oct 28, 2021

Halloween in the Northeast offers sweets and spooks

Halloween in the Northeast has something for everyone this year, from those seeking thrills to those hoping to get some sweet treats. Bjorkdale Valley Inn is hosting a Halloween bash with live music, ...

Lisa Brady Oct 28, 2021

Rapid Antigen Self-Tests Available For Use at Home

Self-testing is safe, easy to use, provides results within 15 minutes and, most importantly, is gentle. Self-tests only take a few seconds to collect a sample using a swab that goes into the soft part...

Oct 28, 2021

Co-op makes large donations to local organizations

Prairie North Co-op announced the success of Fuel Good Day by sharing the proceeds with local organizations. Through barbecues, co-operative coffee, big cool and fuel sales, Prairie North Co-op raised...

Oct 27, 2021

Partnership between Parkland, Beeland, and Carrot River Co-ops being explored

A single co-op could eventually be formed by Beeland, Carrot River, and Parkland Co-ops.Discussions began about 18 months ago on the potential partnership which is still in the beginning stages.Parkla...

Oct 27, 2021