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Melfort's Mayor and MLA react to 2021 provincial budget
Local politicians are reacting to the latest provincial budget released on Tuesday, April 6.The budget will see more investment in areas like education, healthcare, and mental health. That's something...
Apr 07, 2021

Liberty Athletics invites residents to ‘Light it up for the Lighthouse’
This Friday, Apr. 9, residents are encouraged to 'Light it up for the Lighthouse' in support of The Lighthouse shelter in North Battleford. The event, which is a collaborative fundraiser by Liberty At...
Apr 07, 2021

Justice minister orders new trial for ex-Quebec judge convicted in wife's killing
A former Quebec judge convicted of first-degree murder in 2012 in the death of his wife will get a new trial, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. Federal Justice Minister David Lametti decided i...
Apr 07, 2021

Maple Leafs forward William Nylander out for game after possible COVID exposure
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not play against the Montreal Canadiens tonight after having exposure with a possible positive case of COVID-19. Nylander was placed on the NHL's COVI...
Apr 07, 2021

Medical association calls for Sask. essential workers to be immediately vaccinated
Change the provincial COVID-19 plan and get essential workers vaccinated against COVID-19 now: That's the plea from the president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association.Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz says ...
Apr 07, 2021

Logan Boulet Effect continues as Green Shirt Day inspires organ donation registrations
Awareness is turning to action as more in Saskatchewan and Canada register as organ donors since Logan Boulet's death three years ago.Boulet was 21 years old when he died a day after a crash between a...
Apr 07, 2021

Crozon named to Rattlers coaching staff, becomes first female coach of men's pro team in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Rattlers have announced their coaching staff for the 2021 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season making history in Saskatchewan.Humboldt's Paige Crozon has been named as an as...
Apr 07, 2021

Gibson strong rebound for Rangers in 2-1 win over Blue Jays
ARLINGTON, Texas - Kyle Gibson rebounded from a horrendous opening day start for Texas by striking out eight over six scoreless innings, and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the rubber ga...
Apr 07, 2021

La Ronge long-term care facility could be built by end of 2023
Gary Veteri delivered a petition a year and a half ago to the Saskatchewan Legislature demanding a long-term care facility in La Ronge. He is now pleased with Tuesday's commitment from the province. I...
Apr 07, 2021

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez eliminated in second round of Volvo Car Open
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez is out of the Volvo Car Open after losing 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in the second round on Wednesday.The 18-year-old Fernandez, fr...
Apr 07, 2021