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Work-permit delays threaten to shut down Lloydminster restaurant, owner says

A Lloydminster restaurant owner said her business may have to close within weeks because immigration paperwork delays have left her two chefs unable to renew their work permits."Without them, I am not...

Dec 04, 2025

Wapiti Steak Night fundraiser expected to bring in over $25k

The second annual Wapiti Steak Night fundraiser was another big success. The event Nov. 29 is believed to have raised more than the $25,000 brought in during last year's inaugural fundraiser, though t...

Dec 04, 2025

Employees reject contract offer from Melfort Daycare Co-operative

A labour dispute at Melfort Daycare Co-operative may have escalated. CUPE 5080 members, including early childhood educators, childcare providers, and cooks at the Melfort Daycare Co-operative, rejecte...

Dec 04, 2025

Organizations in Melfort, Tisdale receive $10k from 100 Women Who Care chapters

A couple of local groups were big winners after the 100 Women Who Care groups in Melfort and Tisdale held their quarterly meetings. In Melfort, the recipient of the $10,000 donation was the Melfort Ag...

Dec 04, 2025

Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time

When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through.At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfect...

Dec 04, 2025

Tallon to retire after 28 years at Evergreen

A longtime contributor to the Nipawin golf scene will soon call it a career after 40 years in the business.Derrick Tallon, the Golf Pro and Golf Side Manager at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin, i...

Dec 03, 2025

Broncos name Blair new head scout

The Humboldt Broncos have named a new head scout.Cameron Blair, who has been with the organization since 2019, will step into the elevated scouting role for the upcoming season.Blair is a former SJHLe...

Dec 03, 2025

'Tis the Season: Local Christmas-themed events in full swing

Christmas is fast approaching, and many communities across the northeast are busy with events highlighting the season. In Melfort, the Christmas Castle is open at the Historic Post Office through Dec....

Dec 03, 2025

Mustangs snap four-game slide

The Melfort Mustangs are back in the winners' circle following Saturday night's home affair.Melfort won its first game in two weeks, snapping a four-game slide in the process, with a 6-2 victory over ...

Nov 30, 2025

Mustangs lose late lead against Hawks, drop fourth straight

The Melfort Mustangs were oh so close to snapping their three-game losing streak on Friday night.Mustangs' assistant captain, Austin Shepherd, scored his third of the season just eight minutes and 51 ...

Nov 29, 2025