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Former Carrot River and Melfort resident receives Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals Honorary Life Award
Lyle Campbell is this year's successful recipient of the 2021 Honorary Life Award.Campbell was born and raised in Carrot River and after graduating post-secondary school in Saskatoon, he moved to Melf...
Sep 29, 2021
Three Hawks named among SJHL players of the week
A trio of Nipawin Hawks have been rewarded for playing key roles in their 3-0 record early on this season.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced their first weekly player awards for the 2021-...
Sep 29, 2021
Triple-A Sharks to wrap preseason with weekend showcase in Swift Current
The Battlefords Triple-A Sharks will travel to Swift Current this weekend to wrap their preseason schedule with a league showcase. Featuring all seven teams from the Saskatchewan Female Under-18 AAA H...
Sep 29, 2021
What is closing on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Melfort?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is tomorrow leaving the community wondering what is opened and what is closed.All City of Melfort facilities will be closed with the exception of the Nort...
Sep 29, 2021
Tri-community hosting events Thursday to recognize truth and reconciliation
Residents of the tri-communities are invited to come together Thursday to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The day will begin with a free come and go pancake breakfast at La Ron...
Sep 29, 2021
Lowering the flag: what's the appropriate time to show respect?
As a way of honouring the National day of Truth and Reconciliation, flags across the province and the country will be lowered to half mast on Thursday. A number of municipalities though, including the...
Sep 29, 2021
Tom Jackson gives children of residental schools a voice with new song
Saskatchewan musician, Tom Jackson, knew he needed to do something to deal with the pain of hearing about the 215 graves of residential school children in Kamloops.The singer, songwriter, and actor be...
Sep 29, 2021
Olympic swimmer who stormed Capitol pleads guilty to felony
WASHINGTON (AP) - Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot and faces 21 to 27 months in prison....
Sep 29, 2021
"All or Nothing" series offers unprecedented peek behind Maple Leafs' curtain
TORONTO - The emotions of the moment are raw. Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell is in tears. Star forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner cut lonely figures, heads bowed, in a despondent locker room....
Sep 29, 2021
Olympic swimmer who stormed Capitol pleads guilty to felony
WASHINGTON (AP) - Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge for storming the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot and faces 21 to 27 months in prison....
Sep 29, 2021