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SaskTel Pioneers Donate to Herb Bassett Home

The volunteer organization the SaskTel Pioneers made a $3,000 donation to the Herb Bassett home. In years past we would support the home with 'Wish Angels' where SaskTel employees would buy gifts for ...

Dec 22, 2021

NHL announces its players won’t be going to Winter Olympics

Three months after saying NHL players would be heading back to the Olympics, the league on Wednesday did an about-face.In a statement, the league said the disruption to its regular-season schedule cau...

Dec 22, 2021

Ministry of Corrections to investigate allegations of inmate abuse at Pine Grove

A woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre is alleging extensive abuse at the hands of correctional officers, including claims she was gassed and pepper sprayed, and that she was placed i...

Dec 22, 2021

Lights contest fills city of Melfort with Christmas cheer

For the second year in a row, Christmas cheer can be found in nearly every corner of the city of Melfort.Over 70 homes were nominated in the Christmas lights contest and twinkle tour this year.Recreat...

Dec 21, 2021

'We're all hurting for him': mother pleads for answers regarding son's disappearance

Shirley Bear says she has no idea where her son is, nor why he may be connected to a serious incident in Prince Albert's midtown area.Byron Lee Bear, 27, has not been seen since the early morning of D...

Dec 21, 2021

Locals Dimmick, Ford recognized by Baseball Sask. for contributions to game

A pair of familiar faces around the Battlefords ball diamonds were recognized by Baseball Saskatchewan for their contributions to the game in the community and province. Local head coach of the 18U Be...

Dec 21, 2021

Meadow Lake Food Bank receives outpouring support from community

After learning about a local non-profit organization's challenges, the Meadow Lake community came together to offer an abundance of support throughout the holiday season. The Meadow Lake Food Bank is ...

Dec 21, 2021

Carrot River hires new town administrator

The Town of Carrot River has officially hired a new town administrator, after their former administrator, Brennan Hall, had resigned from the position, effective Dec. 30.In a press release sent to nor...

Dec 21, 2021

Prince Albert skaters aim to find their groove at Sask. Winter Games

Three St. Mary students have been selected to help represent Team Lakeland at February's Winter Games in Regina.Grace Vedress, Stefan Lotz and Morgan Burns, all 15, train seven days a week both on and...

Dec 21, 2021

Advice to avoid interpersonal violence during the holidays

Piwapan Women's Centre executive director Karen Sanderson wants tri-community residents to be aware of their surroundings, be careful and try to enjoy the holidays in a healthy way to stay safe. Durin...

Dec 21, 2021