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Cowessess First Nation takes control of child and family services

It's a first for Saskatchewan and a first for Canada.Cowessess First Nation has taken control of its child and family services - the first First Nation in the country to do so."The end goal is one day...

Jul 06, 2021

Local farmers talk about heat wave after effect

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Crops did not take kindly to last weeks heat wave, local farmers say. There were some setbacks, and farmers are now hoping for rain sooner rather than later. "At this point we'r...

Dawson Thompson Jul 06, 2021

Former Mustang Captain, SJHL Champion signs pro contract in England

A former Melfort Mustangs fan favourite has signed his first career pro hockey contract.Tristan Frei has signed a deal to play for the Guildford Flames in England's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) for ...

Jul 05, 2021

Accessible features coming to more Sask. provincial parks

Saskatchewan is making its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive."Provincial parks are for people of all ages and abilities," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a media rele...

Jul 01, 2021

Community mourns at PAGC vigil; call for cancellation of Canada Day celebrations.

On a hot summer's evening in Prince Albert there were some tears as various speakers took to the lecturn for an emotional vigil hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council.The somber occasion Tuesday ou...

Jun 29, 2021

SJHL Board extends contract for commissioner Chow

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has agreed on an extension for their long-time commissioner.The league has extended the contract of Bill Chow through the 2022-23 SJHL season. Chow has been in th...

Jun 29, 2021

Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school

Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...

Jun 28, 2021

Show and sale by 12th City Artist Collective being held on Canada Day

The 12th City Artist Collective is having a show and sale on Canada Day.The group of six artists will set up their creations at Spruce Haven Park throughout the afternoon according to member Joanne Bo...

Jun 24, 2021

Melfort resident receives Junior Citizen of the Year Award

Ashya Siermachesky, 12, of Melfort has been named as one of recipients of the 2021 Junior Citizen of the Year Award by Saskatchewan Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty, Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association an...

Jun 23, 2021

'We lost every window': disused church vandalized

A family near Duck Lake has been left 'heartbroken' by extensive damage vandals have caused to a disused church building they bought recently. However, there's hope the community will rally around and...

Jun 23, 2021