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Melfort man pull-up record attempt comes up short

A Melfort man was unsuccessful in his attempt to break the world record for pull-ups in 24 hours, but he's vowing to try again. Joel Erb went for the record over the weekend at The Box gym and workout...

May 06, 2025

Mustangs' Blevins named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year

Melfort Mustangs' Head Coach Trevor Blevins has been named as a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year award.Blevins won his second career SJHL Coach of the Year award...

May 06, 2025

'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire

The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are...

May 05, 2025

Mustangs continue to sign players for the future

For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the Melfort Mustangs have announced a commitment of a future player.Their newest commit is forward Asher Watson.Watson, a 2007-born Avonlea, Sask. product, has...

May 05, 2025

Domestic violence survivor adds voice to Red Dress Day movement

Kerry Benjoe knows the devastation domestic violence can cause. "I'm an amputee. I lost my left leg because of [domestic] violence."The journalist, originally from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, has a...

May 04, 2025

Thai refugees in Rosthern spark interest in sport of Sepak Takraw

With agile moves known as the horse kick serve, sunback spike, and roll spike, Sepak Takraw is certainly a sport that makes those passing by slow down to watch. It's not quite volleyball or badminton ...

May 01, 2025

Melfort Legion hosting Saskatchewan Made Showcase

A showcase in Melfort will highlight the best of Saskatchewan in a time of tariffs and uncertainty. The Saskatchewan Made Showcase is being held at the Melfort Legion this weekend. Legion President Co...

May 01, 2025

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk in Melfort postponed

The third annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk in Melfort has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for later this month, though no new date has been announced. That announcement is exp...

May 01, 2025

P.A. paramedics struck by car in Vegas face long recovery and mounting U.S. medical bills

The mother of a Prince Albert paramedic, one of two struck by a vehicle in Las Vegas, is happy to have her daughter recovering back in Saskatchewan, but the pressure of American medical bills is mount...

Apr 30, 2025

Mustangs one win away from back-to-back SJHL Championships

Nearly two years in the making, the Melfort Mustangs are just one win away (in their next three games) from securing back-to-back Canterra Seeds Cups.Melfort won their third straight finals game this ...

Apr 25, 2025