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Dangerous situation for homeless as deep freeze continues in Melfort

The extreme cold can be a deadly situation for those who don't have homes, and no cold weather shelters to turn to in the northeast.Without an escape from the extreme cold temperatures, homeless in th...

Feb 08, 2021

Tenants in Melfort senior housing unit frustrated after months with no elevator

Some concerns about living conditions in a multi-level senior's housing building in Melfort are coming to light.The elevator at Consolation Manor has been out of order since November 19, 2020, resulti...

Feb 05, 2021

Porcupine Plain resident wins $100,000 on Lotto 6/49

A Porcupine Plain Resident is $100,000 richer after winning the Extra on his lotto 6/49 ticket in December.Jeffrey Smith had the last six digits of the Extra on his ticket matching the Dec. 9 draw. Sm...

Feb 05, 2021

Mustangs commit Calgary defenceman for 2021/2022

The Melfort Mustangs have announced their second commitment this week for the 2020/2021 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.Will Barrett, a 2003-born defenceman has committed to the Mustan...

Feb 03, 2021

NEOSS raising funds; programs and services seeing increased usage

A couple of ongoing fundraisers for North East Outreach and Support Services will help with funding programs and services in the community.The organization has essential services that assist people wi...

Feb 02, 2021

Lloydminster defenceman commits to Mustangs for 2021/2022 season

The Melfort Mustangs have added a defenceman for the 2021/2022 season.Max Mills, who was born in 2003, will join the Mustangs next season. The 6'1" 181 pound defender from Lloydminster, spent the past...

Feb 02, 2021

Melfort hires new city manager

The City of Melfort has hired its new city manager.Council voted unanimously on Monday, Feb.1 to hire Adam Homes to the position and he will officially begin his new role on March 1. Mayor Glenn Georg...

Feb 02, 2021

Mustangs asking City of Melfort to delay removing ice at Northern Lights Palace

The City of Melfort is going to take a few days to determine what is going to happen with the ice at the Northern Lights Palace.Originally, the city had said they wanted to shut the rink down for the ...

Feb 02, 2021

Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke

MELFORT, Sask. – Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering. Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summe...

Mat Barrett Jan 29, 2021

Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke

Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering.Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summer and a butcher in the w...

Jan 29, 2021