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Melfort Food Bank expands services to help clientele
The Melfort Food Bank continues to be busy as they help provide food for residents that are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Secretary Ellen Zuck said over the past three or four years, the num...
Nov 24, 2025

Artist recognized for contributions to art, community, and northern life
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to art, community, and northern life, Mtis artist Roger Jerome received an honorary lifetime membership last week from the La Ronge Arts Council. "That w...
Nov 24, 2025

WATCH: More than 8 million unstamped cigarettes seized after Lloydminster traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in Lloydminster led to the seizure of more than eight million unstamped cigarettes and the arrest of a British Columbia man. RCMP say officers pulled over a semi-truck travellin...
Nov 24, 2025

Olson, Gainer, Roberts earn SJHL Player of the Week honours
A trio of Nipawin Hawks is on the SJHL's Player of the Week list. Brendan Olson is the Bourgault SJHL Forward of the week, as he earned five assists in just two games last week. Teammate Hudson Gainer...
Nov 24, 2025

Fatal rollover under investigation by Humboldt RCMP
Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover. The single vehicle rollover happened Friday night on Highway 15, about two kilometres west of Highway 2 in the Watrous detachment area. Police...
Nov 24, 2025

Young hockey player from MGBHLM recruited for U13 World Cup Series
"He is very grateful," said Jolene Starblanket after the recent announcement of her son's recruitment for the U13 Bauer World Cup Series in Paris, France. Starblanket's son, Logan Pahsaknunk is an 11-...
Nov 24, 2025

Battleford to begin search for new CAO after Francis' immediate exit
The Town of Battleford says chief administrative officer (CAO) Todd Francis is no longer employed by the municipality, ending a tenure that began just over a year ago.In a brief statement issued Monda...
Nov 24, 2025

Simple Christmas post turns into helping feed families over the holidays
What started as a simple Facebook post to try and make one person's Christmas better has quickly snowballed into a movement to bring joy to as many people as possible this holiday season.The original ...
Nov 24, 2025

James Smith buys 10 acres near The Yard in Prince Albert
James Smith Cree Nation has purchased almost 10 acres of land in Prince Albert between the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and The Yard access on Marquis Road. The Office of the Chief announced on Novemb...
Nov 24, 2025

Two Nurse Practitioners coming to Melfort next month
Residents of Melfort will soon have more options for their health care. Melfort Primary Health Care has announced the addition of two full-time Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to serve the Melfort area. Tre...
Nov 24, 2025