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Nipawin Secret Santa program will provide hundreds of kids with Christmas gifts this year

For the second year in a row, the Nipawin Secret Santa program aims to assist families in need over the holidays.Organizer Jessica Griffin said toys in good condition have been collected and toy selec...

Dec 03, 2020

Hvidston commits to Mustangs for 2021-22 season

Even though only five games have been played by the Melfort Mustangs in the 2020-21 season, the roster for 2021-22 is already taking shape.The Mustangs announced on Wednesday, Dec. 2 that forward Conn...

Dec 02, 2020

Melfort Rotary Club hosting Christmas cheer raffle to replace funds from annual carol festival

The Rotary Club of Melfort is hoping to replace funds from the annual carol festival through a Christmas Cheer raffle.The carol festival brings in an average $7,000 each year for the Salvation Army Ch...

Dec 02, 2020

Muskoday woman named first female president of national body representing Aboriginal Firefighters

Just over two decades after joining the Muskoday Volunteer Fire Department, Michelle Vandevord can now lay claim to being elected the first female president of the Aboriginal Firefighters' Association...

Dec 02, 2020

Cudworth native pens memoir that has gained popularity among women

What started out as a blog for a Saskatchewan woman, has become a very popular book among women.Shari Chelack who grew up in Cudworth and now resides in Aberdeen, released her book Flawed and Fabulous...

Dec 01, 2020

Canadian Rangers deployed to northern First Nation for COVID relief

Canadian Rangers are lending a hand with COVID-19 relief efforts in northern Saskatchewan.About 20 men and women from the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4 CRPG) have been deployed to the Hatchet La...

Dec 01, 2020

Small works show and sale underway in Melfort to showcase six local artists

A pop-up show by the 12th City Artist Collective begins today at RJ's Urban Garden in Melfort.The small works show and sale will be set-up in the cafe until Dec. 12 as well as online.Artist Joanne Bol...

Nov 30, 2020

New public health restrictions won't slow down dance classes in Melfort

Dance classes in Melfort will continue this week but will look slightly different to accommodate new public health restrictions that came into effect on Friday.According to Melfort Dance Centre owner ...

Nov 30, 2020

'Big shock for them': Melfort Minor Hockey reacts to latest public health measures

A Melfort Minor Hockey coach says he is understanding of the latest public health measures in Saskatchewan, but recognizes the toll it's taking on his players.Earlier this week the Government of Saska...

Nov 28, 2020

Ahtahkakoop's Sobriety Walk pays tribute to late Fred Sasakamoose

Friday's walk at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation was meant to be a Sobriety Walk to mark National Addictions Awareness month. But it turned out to be a lot more than that. It also served as a tribute to the l...

Nov 27, 2020