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Former Bronco and family taking part in Brain walk in Saskatoon

A member of the 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos and his family will be walking to support the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association this weekend.Layne Matechuk, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in the t...

Sep 13, 2025

St. Brieux hockey player retiring as ECHL Champ

A local hockey player had the most memorable year of his career this past season, and on that note, he is now deciding to step away from the game.St. Brieux native Cory Thomas became an ECHL champion ...

Sep 12, 2025

Melfort Food Bank receives $10,000 from 100 Women Who Care Melfort

It has been a big week for the Melfort Food Bank. The organization was the recipient of the quarterly 100 Women Who Care donation at a meeting on Monday. The Food Bank was selected to receive the $10,...

Sep 12, 2025

Women play active role in protecting wetlands in Northern Sask.

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 11, 2025

Getting to know new Battlefords North Stars head coach Connor Logan

Back in May of 2025, the Battlefords North Stars named Connor Logan as their new head coach and general manager. Moving from Victoria, B.C., to North Battleford, SK is a big change, but for Logan the ...

Sep 11, 2025

Vanity Cup Committee renews commitment to $100,000 first place payout

The Vanity Cup Committee has issued an update on the event going forward. "As we gear up for the 32nd edition of the Vanity Cup, we want to thank all of our anglers, sponsors, and supporters who've he...

Sep 10, 2025

More interest shown in second Coffee with Council event in Melfort

A much better turnout for the second Coffee with Council event at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort Tuesday night. A small group of people attended the first meeting in May, but Councillor Tara Munta...

Sep 10, 2025

Former Mustang attempting to go pro in U.S.

A former Melfort Mustang is looking to take the next step in his hockey career by joining a professional league.Ashton Paul, a member of last year's Sangs squad, has earned a Professional Tryout (PTO)...

Sep 10, 2025

Local collectors turn hobby into heroics, raising thousands for childhood cancer research

What began as a small hobby has turned into a big effort to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. Prince Albert locals Travis Mahussier and Kaitlyn Gryba have been collecting the tabs u...

Sep 09, 2025

'Not feeling safe for walking around town': Loon Lake mayor says crime down, but stray dogs leave residents uneasy

Crime in Loon Lake has eased since last year, when the mayor was calling for emergency help after a church fire and a rash of criminal activity. But he warns residents are now facing a different threa...

Sep 09, 2025