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Plus Industries in Melfort receives over $15k from Smile Cookie campaign

The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign was a huge success in Melfort. Proceeds from Smile Cookies sold from April 28 to May 4 went to Plus Industries. "Thanks to your generosity in this year's Smile Ca...

Jun 06, 2025

Local artist featured during Skills Canada event in Regina

A man from the northeast was featured at a well-known event highlighting the skilled trades. Skills Canada recently held their national competition in Regina as students from across the country compet...

Jun 05, 2025

Three Melfort Spirit softball teams earn medals in local tournaments

Melfort Minor Softball Association was quite successful over the weekend as three of their teams grabbed top-two finishes in their respective local tournaments.The U11 team walked away with a silver m...

Jun 05, 2025

Melfort PBR a big success, could become annual event

For the first time ever, the City of Melfort hosted a PBR event, which took place this past weekend.The Ripley Rumble was brought to town courtesy of Ripley Ford, and according to owner Mark Ripley, i...

Jun 04, 2025

Evacuees receive community support as local firefighters battle wildfires

As wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, local firefighters and groups are doing their best to help the communities and residents affected. Firefighters from Wakaw and Cudworth were sen...

Jun 04, 2025

'Hard work does pay off': North Battleford student wins first-ever Sask. Junior Citizen of the Year STEM award

When Anna Currie found out she was the first-ever recipient of Saskatchewan's Junior Citizen STEM Award, she was at a loss for words."I am beyond thankful and grateful. I never, ever would have imagin...

Jun 04, 2025

North East SPCA hosting car show in Melfort

A car show is returning to Melfort Father's Day weekend, but there's a difference this year. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce isn't hosting the annual Show and Shine; however, the North ...

Jun 04, 2025

Bunnock helps autistic teen thrive through confidence and connection in Meadow Lake

When Ben Stang winds up to throw on the bunnock court, it's more than just a game - it's where he feels most like himself.The 18-year-old, based in Meadow Lake, has been playing the traditional backya...

Jun 03, 2025

‘We’re not all well until they’re well’: Outreach program brings care to North Battleford’s most vulnerable

"God bless you," a person told Cymric Leask. "Thank you for caring about us."Those words might sound like a simple thank-you - but for her, they capture exactly what the monthly outreach program is ab...

Jun 02, 2025

Joan Sperle named Unity’s Citizen of the Year following decades of dedication

"It just feels good when you do something for the community. It feels really good. It gives you a sense of pride. You've accomplished something. You've done something good for the community."That's wh...

May 31, 2025