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Mayor George and council officially sworn into office in Melfort
The City of Melfort held its Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Nov. 16 and it was the inaugural meeting with the newly elected council.Mayor Glenn George said the feeling of being mayor has finally s...
Nov 17, 2020

Wellness Support Response Lines
Here are the Wellness Support line numbers for each region. See the poster below.
Nov 17, 2020

McGill men's sports teams to be called Redbirds after lengthy renaming process
MONTREAL - McGill University has chosen Redbirds as the new name for its men's varsity sports teams. The university made the announcement today, more than a year after doing away with the old Redmen n...
Nov 17, 2020

Ontario hits 12th straight day of 1,000-plus COVID cases as count rises across Canada
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 case count continues to climb at an alarming pace west of the Maritimes, despite tighter restrictions as some jurisdictions get ready for more drastic measures. New cases exceede...
Nov 17, 2020

Canada’s National Child Day, November 20th
National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada since 1993 to commemorate the United Nations' adoption of two documents centered on children's rights: the United Nations Declaration of the Rights...
Nov 17, 2020

Remains of missing 22-year-old man located by Watrous RCMP
A man reported missing on the weekend was located deceased.The body of Dreyden Wilda-Libka was found near in an area north of Highway 15 near the Venne grid, southeast of Watrous on Nov. 16.The 22 yea...
Nov 17, 2020

7 things you should know about a consumer proposal
Have you heard of a consumer proposal? For people looking for a solution for insurmountable debt, a consumer proposal has become a common alternative to filing for bankruptcy. In simplest terms, a con...
Nov 17, 2020

Hawks look to stay perfect Tuesday vs. the Ice Wolves
The Nipawin Hawks will look to keep their early season undefeated record in tact Tuesday when the La Ronge Ice Wolves visit the Centennial Arena.Nipawin opened the 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey L...
Nov 17, 2020

Is Shame Keeping You from Dealing With Overwhelming Debt?
For many people, unmanageable debt still carries a stigma. One recent survey about Canadians' relationship with debt found that three-in-10 Canadians feel ashamed or embarrassed about their debt. Beca...
Nov 17, 2020

Battleford mayor and council officially sworn in to start new term
It was a proud moment for the Town of Battleford's newly elected council members Monday night.All six councillors and Mayor Ames Leslie each formally took the oath of office and signed their declarati...
Nov 17, 2020