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Melfort Arts Council creating legacy murals in honour of late Melfort woman
The Melfort Arts Council (MAC) alongside Melfort Youth Evolution (MYE) is creating a legacy memorial mural, in honour of a late Melfort resident.Shannon Elder passed away last March and is set to have...
May 24, 2023

Fire ban lifted for tri-communities
A fire ban issued May 5 for the tri-communities has been lifted. The fire ban was lifted earlier this afternoon and it follows the lead of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), which lifted a ...
May 24, 2023

A's, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of nego...
May 24, 2023

Historically dry conditions hit several Sask. communities in May
It's no surprise that Saskatchewan is dealing with so many wildfires as many communities are currently experiencing historically dry conditions.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the ...
May 24, 2023

Woodlands and Waterways receives $25,000 grant from La Ronge council, AGM planned for May 31
La Ronge council has approved a $25,000 one-time grant to the Woodlands and Waterways Regional Development Corporation.The vote, which passed with all those in favour with the exception of Coun. Terry...
May 24, 2023

Toronto FC coach says Bernardeschi was 'out of line' with post-game outburst
TORONTO - Italian star Federico Bernardeschi's emotional outburst after Toronto FC's weekend 1-0 loss in Austin was "out of line," says coach Bob Bradley. "Fede was wrong for speaking that way after t...
May 24, 2023

Postal workers' union settles defamation lawsuit with B'nai Brith
OTTAWA - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it has agreed to settle its lawsuit against Jewish activist group B'nai Brith Canada. The lawsuit stems from news releases in 2018 by B'nai Brith say...
May 24, 2023

La Ronge RCMP seek assistance locating man wanted for attempted murder
UPDATE: Dency Herman was arrested without incident just south of Prince Albert, with the assistance of Prince Albert RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP's Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST).--La R...
May 24, 2023

Officials report progress on Alberta wildfires as many evacuees return home
EDMONTON - Officials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters. Several evacuated co...
May 24, 2023

Biden picks history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as next Joint Chiefs chairman
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot with years of experience in shaping U.S. defenses to meet China's rise to serve...
May 24, 2023