Tag Archives: Events

Shedding game rust key for Canadian team in defending world junior men's hockey gold
A Canadian team lacking game legs opens defence of its world junior men's hockey title Saturday in Edmonton.The host team kicks off its preliminary round against Germany at Rogers Place.Canada has pla...
Dec 25, 2020

'Very hopeful:' Planning underway for modified Calgary Stampede in 2021
CALGARY - A world-famous annual rodeo that survived the Great Depression, two world wars and a devastating flood seven years ago was felled by a microscopic virus this year and will have a different l...
Dec 24, 2020

Melfort filled with Christmas spirit for Christmas Lights contest
The City of Melfort has no shortage of Christmas spirit this year.The four awards have been distributed in the community Christmas lights contest that had 86 entries.Recreation Programmer Shannon Mars...
Dec 22, 2020

Saskatchewan ski hills see outdoor capacity restrictions lifted
Looks like Saskatchewan residents will able to hit the slopes after all this winter. Local ski resorts across the region received some good news over the weekend, as the province announced a lift of c...
Dec 21, 2020

Melfort twinkle tour this Friday; woodcarvers getting creative with snow carvings
After a month and a half of collecting entries into the Christmas lights contest, the City of Melfort twinkle tour will take place this Friday.The tour includes drive-thru hot chocolate pick-up at the...
Dec 15, 2020

Increased interest for real Christmas trees at Prince Albert National Park
The fifth annual Waskesiu Christmas Tree Harvest got underway last week at the Prince Albert National Park. They welcomed just under 200 guests during their opening week and was much busier than previ...
Dec 08, 2020

COVID-19 friendly Teddy Bear Toss being held to support Christmas Hamper Campaign
The Salvation Army Christmas Hamper campaign in Melfort is still looking to get as many teddy bears to kids in need as possible.With recent public health measures, the annual Teddy Bear Toss at a Melf...
Dec 03, 2020

Humboldt preparing for community Christmas tree lighting
The City of Humboldt will be getting into the Christmas spirit on Thursday night with the community tree lighting.The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Civic Park and will also be streamed on Facebook...
Dec 02, 2020

Nipawin Winterlights still shining in December amid pandemic
A mainstay of Nipawin's holiday season won't shut off its lights amidst the coronavirus pandemic.Nipawin Winterlights will run during the first three Fridays in December. The drive-thru light display ...
Nov 25, 2020

Strong as a Mother series celebrates two years
It has been two years since Laura Lawrence hosted her first Strong as a Mother event in Melfort.The coffee and conversation series has gained popularity with women in the community and that was eviden...
Nov 19, 2020