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Melody Motors celebrating 59 years in Melfort
Melody Motors in Melfort is celebrating 59 years of service in the community.Owner and General Manager Ken Madraga said every year feels like an accomplishment."I'm very happy, very excited every time...
Jul 10, 2020
Local student wins RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary
A Battlefords area student was one of sixteen students chosen from Western Canada to receive the RE/MAX 2020 Quest for Excellence bursary.The annual RE/MAX Quest for Excellence program encourages grad...
Jul 10, 2020
Canadians Malcolm Gordon, Jesse Ronson added to UFC Fight Island cards
Canadian flyweight Malcolm (X) Gordon and welterweight Jesse (The Body Snatcher) Ronson have been added to the UFC's Fight Island cards. Gordon (12-3-0) replaces Tagir Ulanbekov, who withdrew after th...
Jul 10, 2020
30 years after Oka crisis, Kanesatake land claims remain unresolved
MONTREAL - Thirty years after the proposed expansion of a golf course sparked a 78-day standoff between Quebec Mohawks and Canadian soldiers, the land claims at the heart of the Oka crisis r...
Jul 10, 2020
RJ's Urban Garden Cafe adapting to pandemic challenges
Adapting to the current times hasn't been easy but RJ's Urban Garden Cafe in Melfort is doing just that.The downtown restaurant has added a patio to its dining experience, which will provide more soci...
Jul 10, 2020
Hydrant flushing underway in Meadow Lake
The City of Meadow Lake will be conducting unidirectional fire hydrant flushing in various neighbourhoods and the process will likely create extremely coloured or debris-filled water. The process is e...
Jul 10, 2020
Current and former Blue Jays sound off on Twitter about stadium bubble setup
TORONTO - As the Blue Jays wait for word on whether they'll be able to play in Toronto after training camp, infielder Travis Shaw voiced his concern Friday about the length of time ...
Jul 10, 2020
'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers
EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...
Jul 10, 2020
America's worsening COVID-19 crisis has some Canadians barring the border door
WASHINGTON - The U.S. congressman who wants a plan to ease travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border is taking the ensuing backlash in stride. Rep. Brian Higgins got an earful from ...
Jul 10, 2020
15-year-old girl struck by vehicle in Debden, dies in hospital
RCMP said a 17-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a car that struck a 15-year-old girl in the Village of Debden. The incident happened Tuesday at approximately 3:30 a.m., the girl was walking along ...
Jul 10, 2020