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'Very freeing': Music for Mental Health concert aims to heal community
Ben Giesbrecht didn't know teaching music would also mean facing the struggle of student suicide and mental health crises."We've had a number of issues in our community over the last while - even befo...
May 28, 2025

Nipawin Region Health Foundation benefits from Smile Cookie campaign
A major donation to the Nipawin Region Health Foundation, thanks to this year's Smile Cookie Week. "Thanks to our amazing community, we raised an incredible $10,721.60 during Tim Hortons Smile Cookie ...
May 28, 2025

Ottawa police arrest 13 anti-war protesters demonstrating against arms show
OTTAWA - Ottawa Police say officers arrested 13 protesters on charges of mischief and assaulting police after they held demonstrations against an arms expo in the capital. Police also say a man attend...
May 28, 2025

No injuries after early morning house fire
A second Lac La Ronge Indian Band house has been declared a total loss by fire in the matter of days. Members with the La Ronge Regional Fire Department were called to the scene of a house fire at 4:0...
May 28, 2025

Sask. Government launches new campaign to bring more physicians into the province
The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA), has launched a new physician recruitment campaign...
May 28, 2025

Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call. Instead of watching his Moncton Wildcats take on the Med...
May 28, 2025

Hawks sign trio of players to cap recruiting season
The Nipawin Hawks have signed three players to Letters of Intent (LOI) to wrap up the recruiting season prior to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) draft in June.The club recently announced ...
May 28, 2025

Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers get second shot at closing out Hurricanes in Eastern final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Florida Panthers missed on their first chance to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year. Closing out a playoff serie...
May 28, 2025

Sask. wildfire update: SPSA reports some progress despite losses
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reporting 'substantial progress operationally' since yesterday when it comes to fighting the largest fire burning in the province. The Shoe Fire, which now inc...
May 28, 2025

New group home in Kerrobert brings support to individuals with disabilities
There was a feeling of celebration in the air today in Kerrobert as a new group home officially opened its doors, becoming a place of comfort and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities...
May 28, 2025