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Northern Sask. physician shortlisted for national award

A man who leads the implementation of public health programs in 33 First Nation communities across Northern Saskatchewan has made the shortlist for the Canadian Immigrant award.Doctor Nnamdi Ndubuka i...

Apr 19, 2023

Minnoch Commits to Red Deer Polytechnic Kings

The Melfort Mustangs have announced that one of their graduating players has committed to a post-secondary hockey career.Kevin Minnoch, the 2002-born defenceman, has decided to join the Red Deer Polyt...

Apr 19, 2023

Melfort Curling Club named CURLSASK Club of the Year

The Melfort Curling Club has received the 2022/23 CURLSASK Club of the Year award.A few of their board members attended a future of curling symposium, this past weekend in Regina, where they accepted ...

Apr 18, 2023

COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

Nunavut's health minister says the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit communities, and questions remain over whether targets to stamp out the disease can be met. "C...

Apr 16, 2023

Broncos bid farewell with banquet and awards night

It was a tough goodbye in Humboldt last night as the Broncos held their awards banquet for their 2022/2023 players.Seven players graduated from the junior hockey ranks and will be moving on to the nex...

Apr 15, 2023

Researchers want Health Canada to post updated data on effects of drinking alcohol

Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.And federal Health Minister Jean-Y...

Apr 15, 2023

Melfort Arts Council to host adjudication and workshop

The Melfort Arts Council (MAC) is set to host an art adjudication and workshop, deemed 'a transformative experience of creativity and constructive feedback.'The 'one-of-a-kind event that will bring to...

Apr 14, 2023

Humboldt woman wins $100K on scratch ticket

A woman in Humboldt is much richer after buying a scratch ticket. Phyllis Willenborg bought a CROSSWORD ticket at the community's Thrifty Market on Mar. 14.At first, she didn't think she had won anyth...

Apr 14, 2023

Multiple organizations hoping to improve daycare availability in Nipawin

Nipawin council has received multiple requests and applications, from organizations hoping to help end the childcare shortages felt within the community.The Nipawin Community Daycare Co-operative (NCD...

Apr 14, 2023

Humboldt Broncos give substantial donation to Memorials Committee

The Humboldt Broncos Junior A hockey club was recently able to give a significant donation to the Humboldt Broncos Memorials Committee (HBMC).The team had been receiving constant donations, since the ...

Apr 13, 2023