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Town of Carrot River chooses acting mayor, set by-election

The Town of Carrot River has made some decisions regarding the mayor's chair.At their council meeting on Tuesday, March 23, Dylan Borody was appointed as the acting mayor. Borody has been on town coun...

Mar 24, 2021

30 years after Victoria's Michael Dunahee vanished, a new sketch is being released

VICTORIA - It has been 30 years since Michael Dunahee disappeared from a playground in Victoria in a case that became one of the largest missing child investigations in Canada. The Victoria Police Dep...

Mar 24, 2021

'I just don't make any sense of it': Hawks, Mustangs react to SJHL season ending

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday the league would not be able to go ahead with the remainder of their season as the Saskatchewan government and Sask. Health Authority ...

Mar 23, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location

A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he’s had over the past two months. Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in Janu...

Teena Monteleone Mar 23, 2021

SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their proposal for a hub city return to play has been rejected by the Saskatchewan government.In a release Tuesday morning, the league made t...

Mar 23, 2021

Melfort's Holoien named to U23 national softball team coaching staff

Softball Canada has announced their coaching staff for their Under-23 men's team as they prepare for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WSBC) World Cup in Argentina.Melfort native Dean Holoien...

Mar 23, 2021

Schell commits to Portage College after long hockey career in northeast region

Another graduating Melfort Mustangs has committed for post-secondary hockey.Forward Colton Schell has committed to Portage College in Lac la Biche, Alta. for the 2021/2022 hockey season. The Voyageurs...

Mar 22, 2021

'Melfort really accepted me': Odowichuk commits to Concordia University for post-secondary hockey

A graduating Melfort Mustangs has committed to post-secondary hockey.Gabe Odowichuk, a 2000-born defenceman, has committed to Concordia University in Edmonton. The Thunder play in the Alberta Colleges...

Mar 19, 2021

Northern Lights Quilters Guild warming community with donations of blankets

The Northern Lights Quilters Guild continues to provide quilts to organizations in the northeast.A donation of 25 quilts was made to the Melfort Salvation Army on Thursday for the family services mini...

Mar 19, 2021

Letendre resigns as mayor of Carrot River, citing health concerns

Carrot River's mayor has resigned from his position.In a media release, the town announced Dennis Lentendre is stepping down due to health concerns.Lentendre was elected mayor in November 2020, and wa...

Mar 19, 2021