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Exhibit on Sixties Scoop shares survivors painful stories

A moving exhibition visited the North Battleford Library Friday focusing on the impact of the Sixties Scoop. The Sixties Scoop was a painful period in Canada's history when Indigenous children were ta...

Oct 08, 2021

Canadian Tire Classic cancelled due to 'COVID-19 situation,' could be rescheduled

The Canadian Tire Classic, the Prince Albert crosstown cup game between the Carlton Crusaders and St. Mary Marauders has been cancelled due to "a COVID-19 situation."That's according to Carlton princi...

Oct 08, 2021

Ty's House serves as memorial for fondly remembered young man

The memory of a young man who touched the hearts of many tri-community residents will be honoured and remembered for decades to come.Staff with NorthSask Special Needs, along with the family and frien...

Oct 08, 2021

Door of Hope, Grace United hosting community Thanksgiving meal

The Door of Hope and Grace United Church are working together over Thanksgiving weekend to provide some residents with a holiday meal.From noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday people are invited to join at the ...

Oct 08, 2021

Veteran banners installed in Melfort

Over 70 commemorative banners have been installed on light poles along Sask. Ave. in Melfort to honour area veterans.The banner program, which is a joint effort by the Melfort Legion and Melfort Commu...

Oct 08, 2021

RCMP pursuing alleged ATV thieves

Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking two suspects, in connection to an ATV theft this week in the Shellbrook area.On Tuesday, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP received a complaint that...

Oct 08, 2021

Saskatchewan not asking for COVID-19 help, yet

Saskatchewan hospitals are full of COVID patients and on Thursday there were 78 people reported in ICU, which is one off the number of ICU beds the province has on a normal day.But at a news conferenc...

Oct 08, 2021

Melfort's Rotary Park continues to be vandalized

Rotary Park in Melfort has been vandalized for the second time this year.Several of the Disc Golf tees have been vandalized, according to Gail Marie Anderson, Public Relations for the Rotary Club of M...

Oct 08, 2021

How vaccine passports have affected local businesses

Following the implementation of vaccine passports, local businesses report aggressive behavior, decreased attendance, and an outpouring of support from some members of the community. As of Oct. 1, mem...

Oct 08, 2021

Tribute to Humboldt Broncos to be featured on Canada Post stamp

An editorial cartoon published following the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash will soon be immortalized on a postage stamp.On Friday, Canada Post unveiled a stamp featuring the drawing from editorial ...

Oct 08, 2021