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Melfort honours NDTR in more ways than one

The City of Melfort was doing its best to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this weekend.On Friday, the community gathered at the Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate track t...

Sep 30, 2023

Pelican Narrows now offering Bachelor of Education programming

Courtesy of the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD), and the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Education Authority, aspiring teachers can now receive their...

Sep 28, 2023

North Stars’ Hawco: Making Saves for Indigenous Youth

Battlefords North Stars first-year goaltender, Joey Hawco is doing what he can to make a positive impact on the next generation, through his 'Making Saves for Indigenous Youth' initiative. For each sa...

Sep 27, 2023

Melfort Rotary Club recognized for charity work done in Guatemala

The Melfort Rotary Club was recently acknowledged by a nationwide committee for its international efforts.The local group has been a part of the Ripple Effect program for the last number of years, whi...

Sep 26, 2023

RCMP investigating after two people die in separate vehicle rollovers

Two people have died from two separate vehicle rollovers last weekend.The first happened on Saturday as Carrot River RCMP were called to a utility terrain vehicle rollover in the RM of Moose Range.One...

Sep 25, 2023

Wickenheiser takes rightful place in Sask. Sports Hall of Fame

Home is where the Hall is for Hayley Wickenheiser.The Shaunavon-born hockey star is one of seven people being inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Regina on Saturday...

Sep 23, 2023

Former NHLer looking to give back to First Nation through new career

A former NHL player is starting a new chapter in his life with the Flying Dust First Nation.Meadow Lake's Dwight King is the new Recreation Coordinator for the First Nation, officially starting the jo...

Sep 22, 2023

Mustangs announce 2023/24 leadership group

The Melfort Mustangs have announced who they will have leading their team for the 2023/24 season.The club has a new captain of the franchise, as well as three new assistants to round out this year's l...

Sep 22, 2023

Mustangs focused on effort, another playoff run entering newest SJHL season

The Melfort Mustangs 2023/24 SJHL season is just one day away, as the club is done with its exhibition games and has finalized its roster for the regular season.Everything starts Friday night when the...

Sep 21, 2023

Regina man wins nearly $1.5M at Lloydminster casino

It was a moment this Regina man will never forget.While at Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster early Sunday morning, Jeffery Stepaniuk ended up winning near...

Sep 21, 2023