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Sheriff says family on California hike died of extreme heat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California family found dead on a hiking trail near the Merced River died after they overheated and ran out of drinking water on a sunny August afternoon when temp...
Oct 21, 2021

Marquis Road West extension completed after multi-year process
The Marquis Road West extension has officially been completed and is now open to the public to use.On Thursday afternoon members of Prince Albert City Council and Mayor Greg Dionne were on hand for th...
Oct 21, 2021

Town approves new funding agreement for Battleford Library
Battleford town council has given the go ahead for a new five-year funding agreement between the town and Battleford Library. Town Parks and Recreation manager Jordan Schechtel presented a report on t...
Oct 21, 2021

Auction begins for orange jerseys worn by Ice Wolves
Orange jerseys worn by the La Ronge Ice Wolves are currently being auctioned to the public. Bids can be made on the team's Facebook page with hundreds of dollars pouring in since the auction started t...
Oct 21, 2021

Melfort library helping cats find furever homes
The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is partnering with the Melfort Public Library once again to host the second-ever Book Buddies program.The program which was constructed to build interest for young childre...
Oct 21, 2021

'It's a complicated issue': Police chief discusses approach to tented community
A small tent community and what's being done to support the occupants was among the topics raised during Thursday's Board of Police Commissioners meeting.The question was posed to Police Chief Jon Ber...
Oct 21, 2021

What is seasonal affective disorder and how to combat it
With cold weather just around the corner, it's normal to catch a case of the 'winter blues,' however, the following tips and tricks may help you get through this time of year. Co-founder of Melfort Em...
Oct 21, 2021

UK palace says queen, 95, spent night in hospital for checks
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in a hospital for checks after being advised by her doctor this week to rest. The palace said the 95-year-old Britis...
Oct 21, 2021

Melfort's water treatment plant gets a $9.6 million upgrade
SaskWater revealed the newest addition to the Melfort water treatment plant today which features $9.6 million in upgrades to the existing Codette Lake Regional Water Supply System.SaskWater's presiden...
Oct 21, 2021

NBCHS Vikings ready for playoffs Friday
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior football team are all set to make their playoff debut Friday in Saskatoon.At 3-2, the Vikings finished the regular football season as the ...
Oct 21, 2021