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SJHL Movember competition ramps up as final week of fundraising approaches

For the second straight year, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has partnered with Movember Canada to raise money for men's health throughout the month of November. As of Nov. 20, the campa...

Nov 20, 2025

Crop Fundraiser raises nearly $40k for St. Brieux area

A crop fundraiser in St. Brieux has raised nearly $40,000 for organizations within the northeast community.This year was the third installment of the fundraiser and raised the largest sum to date, whi...

Nov 19, 2025

From a Saskatoon writer's workshop to millions of readers: next up, Hollywood

It was easy for author Alan Bradley to accept an invitation few creators get - a chance to step into his mind's eye. From the Isle of Man, he travelled to the production set of a 1950s era England whi...

Nov 19, 2025

New Tisdale Mayor using experience to serve the community

The new mayor of Tisdale is just a couple of days in the new job after being chosen in the community's byelection.Mike Hill will be sworn in at his Oath of Office next Monday and spoke to northeastNOW...

Nov 18, 2025

Former Sask. Party MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox passed away

The flags were lowered to half-staff at the legislative building on Tuesday at the news of the death of former MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox.Cox was first elected as the Sask. Party MLA for Battle...

Nov 18, 2025

'I was so overwhelmed': Flying Dust Market Garden unearths beet the size of a bowling ball

When Alma Bear opened a heavy produce box at Flying Dust First Nation's Market Garden earlier this month, she wasn't expecting to find a vegetable that could double as a bowling ball."I was overwhelme...

Nov 18, 2025

'A wonderful human being': High school coach thrilled Logan Ferland is a Grey Cup champion

The province of Saskatchewan is awash in Rider Pride after their 25-17 Grey Cup victory over the Montreal Alouettes. Residents in Melfort are grinning from ear-to-ear after a hometown boy earned a Gre...

Nov 17, 2025

Mustangs blow out Ice Wolves 8-1

The Melfort Mustangs finally got all the breaks on Saturday night, which led to an offensive explosion.Melfort took down the La Ronge Ice Wolves by a blowout score of 8-1."We haven't been getting a lo...

Nov 16, 2025

Step in right direction despite shutout loss to Hawks

While the Melfort Mustangs didn't get the result they wanted on Friday night, falling 3-0 to the Nipawin Hawks, there was a positive outlook from coaches.The Mustangs controlled more of the play, espe...

Nov 15, 2025

Melfort’s Ferland takes home Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Award at CFL Awards

Local CFL All-Star Logan Ferland didn't leave the CFL Awards empty handed on Thursday night. The Melfort native was handed one of the league's most prestigious awards in the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Awa...

Nov 14, 2025