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More interest shown in second Coffee with Council event in Melfort
A much better turnout for the second Coffee with Council event at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort Tuesday night. A small group of people attended the first meeting in May, but Councillor Tara Munta...
Sep 10, 2025
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover
WOHYN, Poland (AP) - Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described Wednesday as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. A NAT...
Sep 10, 2025
Artist Norval Morrisseau's estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER - The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a fellow painter, saying the accuser is engaged in a "defamation campaign...
Sep 10, 2025
Medical residency seats opening in Nipawin and Melfort for 2026
Good news for two local communities as it comes to doctor training opportunities.The provincial government and University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine is expanding physician training opportun...
Sep 10, 2025
Mustangs split preseason pair with rival Hawks
The Melfort Mustangs have completed their opening pair of preseason games this year.Melfort split with their rival Nipawin Hawks, as both teams won at home.The Mustangs won in their rink on Monday in ...
Sep 10, 2025
Focus on Christmas
The Focus on Christmas trade show is happening again this year! Come enjoy holiday shopping, unique vendors, and Christmas cheer at the PAEX! November 8 & 9, 2025 Main Hall - 815 Exhibition Drive,...
Sep 10, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Alberta woman pleads guilty to manslaughter with Crown, police at odds
EDMONTON - An Edmonton woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of an eight-year-old girl in a case that has seen police publicly challenge Crown prosecutors. The 29-year-old was charge...
Sep 10, 2025
Thousands sign parliamentary petition to make fibbing politicians pay political price
OTTAWA - A Toronto man wants to make honesty the best political policy by passing a bill that would hold members of Parliament more accountable for telling lies. Federico Sanchez has initiated an elec...
Sep 10, 2025
As EU mulls sanctions, Liberals want to 'move forward' after Israeli strike on Qatar
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Israel's strike on Qatar was "an unprovoked attack" but isn't hinting that Ottawa plans to impose any consequences. Israel says it targeted senior Hamas leader...
Sep 10, 2025
Suspect arrested after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness
MONTREAL - Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last month after reports that people at an electronic music festival were allegedly pricked with needles. Police spokesperson Vronique Dub...
Sep 10, 2025