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Actions of staff member at Melfort long term care home questioned, following participation in 'Freedom' rally
On the heels of a Saskatoon school caretaker being called out for his involvement at Freedom rallies held in Prince Albert and Saskatoon, a staff member at a long-term care home in Melfort is also bei...
Apr 30, 2021

Melfort, Prince Albert, Wakaw RCMP service areas changing for quicker response times, balanced workload
Boundaries are changing for the Melfort, Prince Albert, and Wakaw RCMP detachments.As of Saturday May 1, Melfort RCMP will be serving a number of different areas east of Prince Albert that were previo...
Apr 30, 2021

Local teen surprised with video message from TV star
It was a special moment for 16-year-old Molly Graham, who was surprised with an uplifting video message from one of her favourite drag queens. Graham has been watching RuPaul's Drag Race for a couple ...
Apr 30, 2021

Nate Starycki discharged from hospital, recovering in Toronto
After 146 days filled with appointments, tests and procedures, Nate Starycki can finally breathe a little bit of fresh air outside of a hospital.The 13-year-old from Maymont, east of the Battlefords, ...
Apr 30, 2021

NDP’s Suicide Prevention Bill passes after third attempt
Ever since 2018, Doyle Vermette has been fighting for families who have lost loved ones to suicide by trying to get The Saskatchewan Strategy for Suicide Prevention Act passed in the province's legisl...
Apr 30, 2021

Toronto FC loans Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser to Columbus Crew SC
Toronto FC has loaned Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser to Columbus Crew SC for the rest of the MLS season.The 23-year-old homegrown player has seen limited playing time of late, making two substitute a...
Apr 30, 2021

Melfort’s airport to receive government funding for two new taxiways
Melfort's airport will be getting some upgrades thanks to new funding from the Saskatchewan government.The money will be used for the construction of two new taxiways and the excavation of a taxiway."...
Apr 30, 2021

MLA Cockrill discusses province's support for value-added agriculture
Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill discussed the province's support for the agriculture industry and value-added initiatives in the new budget during his presentation at the Saskatchewan Legislature Frid...
Apr 30, 2021

In major decision, Grammys cut nomination review committees
NEW YORK - The Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees - groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show. The Recording ...
Apr 30, 2021

What'sHappeningNOW April 30, 2021
Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about the further land purchase of the new recreation complex and the 4,500 seat arena.
Apr 30, 2021