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STARS Air Ambulance makes first stop at Melfort heliport

Melfort's heliport got its first usage on Sunday, Jan. 24 for what STARS Air Ambulance is calling an "inter-facility transfer".STAR-11 (Saskatoon) has been dispatched for a inter-facility transfer in ...

Jan 25, 2021

Limited options for homeless in the northeast with lack of warm weather shelters

As temperatures have dipped into the extreme cold category, those that are homeless are left with limited options in Melfort and area.Melfort Salvation Army Captain Rick Robins said there are no cold ...

Jan 25, 2021

240 new COVID cases, one death

The province administered 304 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, bringing the total amount to 33,353. There was one new death reported.As of Jan. 25, 102 per cent of the doses received were admi...

Jan 25, 2021

2020 a less-deadly year on the roads, say early numbers from SGI

According to early numbers from Saskatchewan Government Insurance, 87 people died in road collisions last year, making 2020 a less-deadly year than usual.In the last six decades, the total from 2020 i...

Jan 25, 2021

Wine, Spirits, Beer to be built onto Nipawin Co-op Food Store this summer

Lake Country Co-op plans to add a liquor store in Nipawin this year.The new Wine, Spirits, Beer location will be attached to the Nipawin Food Store.Marketing and Community Relations Leader Keisha Mohr...

Jan 25, 2021

Virtual Arts Delivery Training

Check out the Virtual Upcoming Training being offered through CAMP.Register now, as capacity will be capped online to ensure safe and comfortable discussions for all participants. Click the link to be...

Jan 25, 2021

All About Bonds

Fixed income investments can help portfolios absorb market shocks.People invest their money for all sorts of reasons. Typically among them is the desire to preserve capital, avoid instability and, hop...

Jan 25, 2021

Melfort Curling Club shutting down for remainder of season

The Melfort Curling Club is shutting things down for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health restrictions, there have not been curlers on the ice since early...

Jan 23, 2021

MGBHLM First Nation awarded $127 million in historic land claim settlement

The Specific Claims Tribunal Canada announced this week Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) would be awarded close to $127 million from the federal government for a land clai...

Jan 22, 2021

P.A. Minor Hockey parts ways with Mays

After a book written by Prince Albert's James Mays caused some controversy, he no longer holds his position as technical director with the Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association (PAMHA).Through an ema...

Jan 22, 2021