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Mustangs crush Hounds, set for final game in Wilcox

The Melfort Mustangs made light work of the Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday night.Melfort hosted Notre Dame for their final home game of the season, downing them by a score of 7-1.Now the two clubs will...

Mar 16, 2025

Canine contenders look to standout at all breeds dog show in Prince Albert

Dogs of various breeds and sizes are vying for the overall 'Best in Show' top honour this weekend in Prince Albert.The local Kennel and Obedience Club is hosting its spring show at the Exhibition Cent...

Mar 15, 2025

'Caged for Critters' North East SPCA fundraiser starts Monday in Melfort

A major fundraiser for the North East SPCA gets underway on Monday. 'Caged for Critters' is a jail-n-bail style fundraiser that will see various northeast celebrities and other dignitaries put in a ca...

Mar 13, 2025

Mustangs collapse against Ice Wolves; La Ronge stays alive

The Melfort Mustangs had their first-round playoff matchup locked in...and then they didn't.Melfort led the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-3 at the Northern Lights Palace Wednesday night with just over five mi...

Mar 13, 2025

Mustangs hold opportunity to eliminate Ice Wolves from playoff contention

With a victory on Wednesday night at home against the La Ronge Ice Wolves, the Melfort Mustangs would lock in their first-round playoff matchup.La Ronge is currently five points back of the Kindersley...

Mar 12, 2025

Carrot River wrestlers fare well at Regionals, Provincials

Carrot River Valley School (CRVS) students involved in wrestling have had a busy couple of weeks recently, competing in regional and provincial tournaments, one of which came right at home.Back on Mar...

Mar 12, 2025

Mustangs host awards banquet, down Ice Wolves in 24-hour span

The Melfort Mustangs wrapped up a busy week starting Saturday evening.Melfort hosted its annual awards banquet to honour and recognize the contributions of their players, so far this season.Their capt...

Mar 10, 2025

Trump’s talk of deporting 240,000 Ukrainians could put pressure on Canada, professor says

A political expert says U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that he may deport Ukrainian refugees could be more of a political strategy than a firm plan-but the impact on Canada could be signific...

Mar 08, 2025

Mustangs busy weekend begins Friday at home against Hawks

The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Nipawin Hawks to the Northern Lights Palace on Friday night for their eighth and final meeting of the season.Melfort is 6 and 1 against the Hawks this season, out...

Mar 07, 2025

68-year-old Stoney Rapids man wins nearly $1.8 million on Smoke Signals progressive jackpot

For Fred Robillard, whenever he'd come into Prince Albert he knew that he would be coming to spend time at the Northern Lights Casino where you'd usually be able to find him at the blackjack table. On...

Mar 07, 2025