Tag Archives: People

Hutchinson named SJHL MVP of the Week
Melfort Mustangs forward Aidyn Hutchinson has been honoured as the SJHL's SGEU MVP of the Week.Hutchinson lit the lamp on a handful of occasions this past weekend, during a pair of division games.The ...
Jan 09, 2024
Parents weigh in on giving consent for children changing names or pronouns at school
A legal challenge to Saskatchewan's new law requiring parental consent if children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns at school is back in court this week. New Brunswick enacted a similar...
Jan 07, 2024

Update: RCMP find missing woman from Yellow Quill FN
Update: RCMP say Shawna Magol has been found safe. -- Wadena RCMP have turned to the public for help finding a missing woman from Yellow Quill First Nation. 37-year-old Shawna Magol was reported missi...
Jan 07, 2024

Broncos acquire Russian forward from Toronto
The Humboldt Broncos have acquired some forward depth of the international variety.The SJHL club made a trade with the Ontario Junior Hockey League's (OJHL) Toronto Jr. Canadiens on Wednesday, grabbin...
Jan 04, 2024

Long-time northeast auctioneer being recognized with Hall of Honour induction
It's a huge honour for a local legend in the auctioneering world. Barrie Jung of Melfort is one of three auctioneers being inducted into the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association (SAA) Auction Era Hall...
Jan 04, 2024

Somers named Sask Player of December
Melfort Mustangs forward, Zac Somers has been honoured as the December Saskatchewan Player of the Month by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.The Melfort native played in all eight of the Mustangs ...
Jan 04, 2024

Welcome to the first baby born in Melfort in 2024
Melfort has it's New Year's baby.The as-of-yet unnamed baby boy was born just after 4 p.m. on Jan. 3.He weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 inches long.The proud parents are Lorna and Cameron MacNeal...
Jan 04, 2024

P.A. Food Bank hands out record number of hampers in 2023
2023 was a record-breaking year for the Prince Albert Food Bank.The non-profit handed out nearly 14,000 hampers over 12 months. This comes out to over 1,100 hampers a month.The previous record, set in...
Jan 04, 2024
Premier Scott Moe looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024
An election year looms for Premier Scott Moe as 2023 turns to 2024.The past 12 months have been marked by ongoing battles with the federal government and a controversial fight on the home front.But as...
Dec 30, 2023

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to "love our neighbours as we love o...
Dec 24, 2023