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'Beautiful to see': Community Gathering for National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Melfort

Hundreds of students, elders, and community members turned out to Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) Friday for a community gathering for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The event...

Sep 27, 2024

Mustangs new leadership group leading the charge early this season

The Melfort Mustangs have a new leadership group this season, as some of their players are now tasked with a greater level of responsibility.Whether that's on or off the ice, these individuals began t...

Sep 26, 2024

Humboldt opens first Integrated Youth Site in Saskatchewan

Humboldt is home to Saskatchewan's first Integrated Youth Services (IYS) site. The hub at 307 Main St. is designed to deliver supports to people aged 12 to 25, and their caregivers. The site will oper...

Sep 26, 2024

Raising funds: NESPCA hosting anniversary celebration next month

The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is hosting a celebration next month to mark a milestone. The five-year anniversary celebration will take place Oct. 26 at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Doors open at 5:30, with...

Sep 25, 2024

Guidance, volunteers needed for Melfort Neighbourhood Watch program

The Melfort Neighbourhood Watch program is looking to take the next step, but a meeting on Monday may have pumped the brakes on that idea. Organizers of the meeting looked to get input on what the pro...

Sep 24, 2024

NDTR flag raising: embracing the future and honouring the past

Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the subject matter of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Council (BAT...

Sep 23, 2024

Melfort Arts Council hosts artist talk and workshop with John Brady McDonald

A one-day art workshop in Melfort on the weekend brought many heavy topics to the forefront. Artist and writer John Brady McDonald gave a presentation of his Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils...

Sep 23, 2024

Saulteaux Powwow celebrates heritage and healing through dance

Generations of Indigenous community members gathered at the 2024 Saulteaux Powwow on Saturday to celebrate their heritage and to find healing through dancing to the beat of the traditional Thunder Dru...

Sep 23, 2024

Mustangs begin 'defending champion' season in La Ronge

The Melfort Mustangs will start their 2024/25 SJHL regular season on the road tonight when they battle the Ice Wolves in La Ronge.Melfort, who come into the season as the defending league champions, a...

Sep 20, 2024

Trojans hire additional personnel for hockey operations

The Tisdale Trojans have made a pair of personnel additions to their hockey club this week.Tisdale now has a new Director of Player Personnel, along with a new Associate and Skill Development Coach.Bo...

Sep 20, 2024