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How Your Small Business Can Support Your Community’s Well-Being

Small businesses are integral to the health and wellness of local communities. From creating job opportunities to generating tax revenue, small businesses can help create vibrant, prosperous communiti...

Apr 10, 2023

Wapiti Valley finishes winter looking up

After a couple of rough winters buffeted by weather and pandemic restrictions, things are looking up at the Wapiti Valley Ski and Board Resort north of Melfort."The weather was very cooperative...so t...

Apr 09, 2023

Flying Dust First Nation teens soar in wrestling championships

Three Flying Dust First Nation youths are making a great name for themselves in wrestling competitions - Noah Mirasty, Kyler Derocher and Beny Lachance. They participated as members of Northern Pikes ...

Apr 08, 2023

The cat’s meow: feline reading program to start at NESPCA

A fair number of friendless felines and children in need of brushing up on their reading skills has led to a new program at the NESPCA in Melfort. Kennel manager Kate Jacobs said that during the pande...

Apr 08, 2023

Green Shirt Day continuing to have positive impact in province, nearly 21,000 on organ donor registry

Nearly 21,000 residents in the province have signed up to be an organ donor over the past two and a half years.Apr. 7 is 'Green Shirt' Day which was created as a tribute to Logan Boulet, who died in t...

Apr 07, 2023

Saskatchewan Firearms Act passes

The provincial government passed the Saskatchewan Firearms Act on Thursday, a move aimed at improving public safety and protecting the rights of lawful gun owners.According to the Saskatchewan Firearm...

Apr 07, 2023

'Seems like just a flash ago': Former Bronco's parents take part in 5-year anniversary ceremony

The City of Humboldt honoured the 2017/18 Broncos team earlier on Thursday as it marked the fifth anniversary of the tragic bus crash.Roughly a 20-minute video compilation was played up on the jumbotr...

Apr 06, 2023

FFUN Group new owners of Scott Campbell Dodge dealership

The FFUN Group just announced they are buying Scott Campbell Dodge.The business will be operating under the new name of FFUN Dodge North Battleford, effective April 5FFUN has over 30 locations in Sask...

Apr 06, 2023

Petition to repair & reopen Old Nipawin Bridge gets 1,600 signatures

Hundreds of residents in and around Nipawin want to see the Old Nipawin Bridge on Highway 35 repaired and reopened.A petition was started just before Christmas, lasting until mid-March, with around 1,...

Apr 06, 2023

PAMBA receives grant to further development of Kinsmen Baseball Complex

With the baseball season right around the corner, players and coaches alike are eager to hit the field and get back at it. But this season, athletes will soon have more places to play and practice. Th...

Apr 06, 2023