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Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation investigating shooting of livestock
Warning: This article contains a photo of a graphic image.Saskatchewan has been experiencing an upward trend in the criminal shooting of livestock throughout this year.Due to an abundance of reported ...
Nov 18, 2020
Nipawin Salvation Army chosen to be emergency pet food bank
The Saskatchewan SPCA established the Saskatchewan Emergency Pet Food Bank on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and the northeast has a spot.Nipawin Salvation Army Food Bank was chosen to be one of eight partners a...
Nov 18, 2020
Elk Ridge resort back in action 8 months after closure
The new owners of Elk Ridge Resort say they are ready to crack open the doors next month after the COVID-19 lockdown in the spring put the hotel and golf course temporarily out of business.Saskatchewa...
Nov 18, 2020
Visitor limitations in place for Melfort Hospital
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is putting in some visitor restrictions at the Melfort Hospital due to increased COVID-19 activity in the community.Effective immediately, family presence and visitat...
Nov 18, 2020
Kyla 42nd Annual Art Show and Sale Virtual Edition
Due to Covid-19 restrictions of space and food, we felt that we could not realistically display our show in the safe and fun manner which our patrons have come to expect.Therefore, we are sharing with...
Nov 18, 2020
COVID-19 Temporary Closure to Walk-Ins at Marguerite Riel Centre
With the rising cases of COVID-19 in our community and area the Centre will be closed to walk in people for this week as a precautionary measure.Staff will be in Centre, so please call or msg for appt...
Nov 18, 2020
Lighting up the city with a Christmas lights contest in Melfort
The City of Melfort is hoping to make the community brighter this holiday season with a Christmas light contestRegistration is now open until Dec. 18 with winners to be announced on Dec. 21.Recreation...
Nov 17, 2020
NITHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at James Smith Cree Nation
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the James Smith Cree Nation.In an announcement from NITHA, they say the declaration comes after a number of posit...
Nov 17, 2020
SK Association of Conservation Officers Remind Hunters of Regulations
With the recent snowfall over the past week in many parts of the province, we have been asked to remind Saskatchewan hunters of the following regulation:Section 48 of the Wildlife Regulations states: ...
Nov 17, 2020
Mayor George and council officially sworn into office in Melfort
The City of Melfort held its Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Nov. 16 and it was the inaugural meeting with the newly elected council.Mayor Glenn George said the feeling of being mayor has finally s...
Nov 17, 2020