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Eight Students & Alumni Invested Into the Order of Gabriel Dumont

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. (GDI) is proud to announce eight students and alumni were awarded bronze medals and invested into the Order of Gabriel Dumont o...

May 03, 2021

Working Out at Home

How to set up your home-based exercise program for success.At various times this year, the coronavirus pandemic caused exercise venues to shut down for extended periods - from baseball fields to swimm...

May 03, 2021

Candidates announced for Métis Nation—Saskatchewan elections

The candidates have now been announced for the Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan 2021 elections.Three hopefuls are vying for the area director title for Western Region 1A, covering the Battlefords - Lloydmin...

May 02, 2021

City of Melfort purchases parcels of land in northern part of city for development

The City of Melfort has purchased some parcels of land in the northern part of town.At a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 30, council approved the purchase of a number of parcels. They include...

May 02, 2021

Safe Communities Humboldt and Area going virtual with PARTY program

For the 16th year, Safe Communities Humboldt and Area will present their Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program in the region.High school students will take part in the PARTY...

May 02, 2021

Northern Lights Palace Pool opening in Melfort on Monday

After over a year of being closed to the public, the Northern Lights Palace Pool in Melfort will be reopening to the public.The pool shut its doors back in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic hit Sask...

May 01, 2021

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival showcases local talent in community

With over 200 performance entries and over $8,300 in scholarships awarded, the 2021 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival was a big success in the community this year.Featuring live performances througho...

Apr 30, 2021

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

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