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P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds

Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary...

Jan 08, 2025

Traditions remain but fewer Ukrainian-Canadians celebrate Christmas in January

Like many Ukrainian Canadians, Sonya Jahn's family grew up observing Jan. 7 as Christmas Day. It was a longstanding tradition for her family in Prince Albert like many others with Ukrainian heritage, ...

Jan 07, 2025

Sask. Marshals Service launch raises staffing concerns in Battlefords

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is expected to launch in the Battlefords during the spring/summer of 2025. Still, it remains uncertain whether it will ease officers' workloads or exacerbate th...

Jan 07, 2025

New Year's babies welcomed in Melfort, Humboldt

Both Melfort and Humboldt have their New Year's babies. Melfort's first-born child of 2025 is Nora Charlotte Rose Bernier. She was born at 5:41 p.m. on New Year's Day. Nora weighed 7 lb 3 oz and measu...

Jan 07, 2025

Wiesblatt’s billet family happy to share in his ‘special story’ as he makes NHL debut

It's been a few years since he played in 'Hockey Town North' but Ozzy Wiesblatt is still a Prince Albert Raiders fan favorite. The winger recently made his NHL debut in his hometown of Calgary, Alta. ...

Jan 06, 2025

BREAKING: Trudeau to step down as prime minister

Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.He also...

Jan 06, 2025

Mustangs win millennium record-tying 17th game in a row

The Melfort Mustangs won their 17th consecutive game on Saturday night, taking down the Melville Millionaires once again.Melfort completed the weekend sweep and season series win over Melville with a ...

Jan 06, 2025

Year in Review: Crozon shines bright in 2024

Women's basketball player, Paige Crozon had quite the year in 2024.The Humboldt native became a first-time Olympian in July when she travelled to Paris, France to compete on the Canadian national 3x3 ...

Jan 02, 2025

Former Melfort Fire Chief John McDonald passes away

The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) is mourning the loss of a long-time member. Former Fire Chief John McDonald passed away suddenly on New Year's Day at the age of 72. "It's a very sad day for the Melf...

Jan 02, 2025

Home Hardware in Melfort changes hands after 47 years

The end of an era in Melfort marks the start of a new beginning. After 47 years, the Home Hardware in Melfort - a flagship business on Main St. - is no longer in the George family. Jeff and Ena McAule...

Jan 02, 2025