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Jon Hromek steps down as Sask. United Party Leader

Jon Hromek, the leader of the Saskatchewan United Party, announced his resignation and decided to step away from the party after they failed to win any seat in the October provincial election.Accordin...

Dec 31, 2024

Year in Review: Community mourns after Dobersheck's murder

The tragic murder of a woman in Melfort this past spring led to an outpouring of support and love. Danielle Dobersheck was killed in March, and ceremonies were held to honour her life. Staff at North ...

Dec 31, 2024

Year in review: Porcupine Plain native and broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen dies of cancer

The passing of a local broadcasting icon was one of the top sports stories in the northeast in 2024. TSN's Darren Dutchyshen, the pride of Porcupine Plain, passed away in May after a long battle with ...

Dec 30, 2024

Mustangs reign supreme in 2024

The Melfort Mustangs had one of, if not their best seasons in franchise history in 2024, and have picked up right where they left off to this point in the year.Melfort secured second place in the SJHL...

Dec 30, 2024

Year in Review: Tisdale man flees Haiti amidst gang violence

It was a harrowing ordeal for a Tisdale native who was stuck in Haiti for several weeks during ongoing gang violence in the country. Richard Phillips was in the country for work purposes and couldn't ...

Dec 29, 2024

Year in Review: Luthi sets personal best and completes major marathons

A Melfort athlete had a fantastic 2024, becoming a six-star finisher. Robyn Luthi completed the New York Marathon in November, completing all six major marathons across the globe. To top it off, Luthi...

Dec 27, 2024

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor embarks on coaching career in Prince Albert

As with many people in Saskatchewan, Layne Matechuk has hockey in his blood. Growing up in Colonsay, the sport was a family affair which they all bonded over, having been coached by his father while h...

Dec 26, 2024

Premier Scott Moe reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

With the calendar about to turn over to 2025, it's only natural to take stock of the year that was and the hopes for the year that will be.Reporter Lisa Schick sat down with Premier Scott Moe in his c...

Dec 23, 2024

Melfort native and ASET CEO retiring

A Melfort native with a long list of accolades is retiring at the end of the month. Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) CEO Barry Cavanaugh has spent 17 y...

Dec 21, 2024

MVP Crozon leads Canada to AmeriCup Gold

It's safe to say that Humboldt native Paige Crozon ended 2024 off on a high note, as she was named tournament MVP while leading Team Canada to a gold medal at the FIBA AmeriCup.The women's 3x3 basketb...

Dec 19, 2024