Tag Archives: People

Experts warn viral videos on social media are deepening racial divides and community tensions
CONTENT WARNING: Readers may find the comments within this article offensive.A viral video shows a fight between some men who appear to be of Indo-Canadian descent and others who appear to be Indigeno...
Aug 26, 2025

PA/Melfort softball team dominates rest of province
The Lakeland District 8 softball team brought home gold this past weekend in dominating fashion.A Prince Albert and Melfort combined team faced off against the other seven districts in the province ov...
Aug 26, 2025

Marli Shepherd hired as Parks and Facilities manager for City of Melfort
The City of Melfort has hired a new Parks and Facilities Manager, someone who is quite familiar with the area.Marli Shepherd, the mother of Melfort Mustangs' forward Austin Shepherd, has accepted the ...
Aug 25, 2025

In St. Walburg, a lifetime of hidden art finds a home in a century-old church
Susan Velder's art is scattered across Canada.She sculpted Queen Elizabeth II on her beloved horse, Burmese, a bronze that stands outside the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina. Inside, her bust of To...
Aug 25, 2025

Trojans sign local product
The Tisdale Trojans have added a player to their roster for the upcoming 2025/26 season.Local product, Oliver Homstol, is joining his hometown team at the age of just 15.Last season, the forward playe...
Aug 22, 2025

'Roberts' Bay' renaming will honour fallen Saskatchewan soldier
There's an old saying: 'Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name.'Now, some members of the military community are making sure a fallen Canadian...
Aug 22, 2025

Weekes barrel racer up looking to make her name
A familiar name to the northeast is looking to make her mark on the world of competitive barrel racing.Jorja Salmond, daughter of professional chuckwagon driver Wade Salmond (who won the Top Rookie Aw...
Aug 21, 2025

Newcomers visit Nipawin to explore life in rural communities
The Town of Nipawin hosted a group of Saskatoon residents looking to see if rural living better suits their needs. The visit was part of the Conseil conomique et coopratif de la Saskatchewan (CECS) in...
Aug 21, 2025

Humboldt native to coach at 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships
A current Western Hockey League coach, and native of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, will be realizing a childhood dream later this year.Brad Lauer will be a part of Team Canada's coaching staff at the upcomi...
Aug 20, 2025

'We will not be ignored': CUPE workers rally outside Cockrill's office amid health care strain
A longtime nurse fighting back tears told reporters in North Battleford on Wednesday that health care workers in Saskatchewan feel abandoned and invisible. "Remember, healthcare workers were called he...
Aug 20, 2025