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‘It gets us our playground’: James Smith Cree Nation donates $116k to Weldon Playground Project

Tears of joy overwhelmed many of those who attended a pancake breakfast fundraiser in Weldon on Saturday morning. The town's residents and people from neighbouring communities joined together at the W...

Apr 13, 2024

Mustangs Friedt-Mohr commits to University of Regina

The Melfort Mustangs have announced that one of their best defencemen has found his home for next season.Twenty-year-old, Chase Friedt-Mohr, has committed to the University of Regina and will suit up ...

Apr 13, 2024

TMSS students hold Friday protest in support of teachers

A handful of high school students from Tisdale Middle & Secondary School (TMSS) weren't in class on Friday, in support of their teachers.The student-organized protest began around 9 a.m., as they ...

Apr 12, 2024

Mustangs going for 3-0 stranglehold in Humboldt

The Melfort Mustangs can go up three games to none as they travel to Humboldt for Game 3 on Tuesday night. After taking Games 1 and 2 over the Humboldt Broncos at home last weekend, Melfort will try t...

Apr 09, 2024

Mustangs host Spring Camp to evaluate future prospects

The Melfort Mustangs held their annual two-day Spring Camp over the weekend, splitting games two and three of their second-round series.Roughly 120 hockey players from the ages of 14-18 descended on t...

Apr 08, 2024

P.A. residents protest for Palestine as war reaches six months

More than 100 Prince Albert residents participated in an organized protest for Palestine on Saturday afternoon. Protesters lined the intersection of Marquis Road and 2nd Ave. W near McDonald's in a sh...

Apr 07, 2024

Details released on permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

Plans have been released for the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.The permanent memorial will be constructed at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 between Tisdale and Nipawin.The Hum...

Apr 04, 2024

Melfort man honoured for military personnel tributes

A northeast local was recently honoured by Canada's Governor General, in the form of a Meritorious Service Medal.Melfort native Doug Chisholm was recognized as a heritage researcher and bush pilot, wh...

Apr 03, 2024

Melfort jewelry store closing after more than 70 years of business

Assaly Diamond and Fine Jewelry Boutique will soon be no longer.The locally owned and operated business has been in Melfort for over 70 years, having been passed down to multiple different owners alon...

Apr 02, 2024

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap betwe...

Mar 31, 2024