Tag Archives: People
Wheatland Senior Hockey League playoffs begin
The regular season is officially over and playoffs are now upon us.The Wheatland Senior Hockey League's (WSHL) first round of the postseason, is beginning this Friday (Feb. 10).Friday at 8:30 p.m. the...
Feb 10, 2023
History of the Melfort Airport
In honour of Saskatchewan Archives Week, the Melfort and District Museum recently held a coffee and conversation to discuss the history of the Melfort airport.Roughly 30-40 members of the public gathe...
Feb 09, 2023
Melfort Curling hosts successful bonspiel, receives more grants for revitalization project
Almost 30 teams helped raise thousands of dollars for the Melfort Curling Club during the first-ever Synergy AG Farmers and Friends bonspiel.This past weekend, 28 teams attended the tournament, featur...
Feb 09, 2023
SaskTel waiving long-distance, text fees for customers connecting with those in Syria & Turkey
SaskTel is waiving fees for those trying to connect with loved ones in Syria and Turkey after the devastating earthquake.Customers won't be charged for long-distance calls or for international text me...
Feb 08, 2023
Mustangs add second Bobcat in as many weeks
The Melfort Mustangs have added some blueline depth for their future years.The team announced early Wednesday that 2005-born defenceman Josh Hogman has committed to the organization for the 2023/24 se...
Feb 08, 2023
Local girl to play for Regina Riot this spring
For the second time in the past year, a high school girl from Tisdale has joined the Regina Riot.Grade 11 student Shayden Magnus will be suiting up for the Regina Riot, later this spring, when the sea...
Feb 08, 2023
Melfort Rotary Club helping with relief efforts for Turkey and Syria
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday, the northeast area has decided to take action and help with relief efforts.The Melfort Rotary Club has made a call out to loca...
Feb 07, 2023
'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport
One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...
Feb 06, 2023
Rural internet services set to improve in the northeast
A local communications company has partnered with SaskTel to help "bring more advanced broadband solutions and faster internet speeds to underserved rural areas in east-central Saskatchewan."The local...
Feb 06, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023