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'I just don't make any sense of it': Hawks, Mustangs react to SJHL season ending

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday the league would not be able to go ahead with the remainder of their season as the Saskatchewan government and Sask. Health Authority ...

Mar 23, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location

A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he's had over the past two months.Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in January and...

Mar 23, 2021

SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their proposal for a hub city return to play has been rejected by the Saskatchewan government.In a release Tuesday morning, the league made t...

Mar 23, 2021

Melfort's Holoien named to U23 national softball team coaching staff

Softball Canada has announced their coaching staff for their Under-23 men's team as they prepare for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WSBC) World Cup in Argentina.Melfort native Dean Holoien...

Mar 23, 2021

Outdoors/sporting goods retailors respond to pandemic challenges

Spring is here and as the weather continues to warm, many retailors of outdoor sporting, camping and fishing equipment are hoping for a strong turnout this season, as they continue to face a number of...

Mar 22, 2021

Shellbrook explores options for historic school

An old one room country school that was considered state-of-the-art back in its glory days, may be receiving a new lease on life.Shellbrook town council is actively exploring the idea of moving Raysid...

Mar 22, 2021

Schell commits to Portage College after long hockey career in northeast region

Another graduating Melfort Mustangs has committed for post-secondary hockey.Forward Colton Schell has committed to Portage College in Lac la Biche, Alta. for the 2021/2022 hockey season. The Voyageurs...

Mar 22, 2021

Local medical student prepared to go extra mile for Victoria Hospital upgrade

A senior medical student and clinical clerk at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is hoping to renovate a room in the maternity ward into a comforting space dedicated to mothers and their families fac...

Mar 20, 2021

Local golf courses looking ahead to spring season

With the first day of spring on the horizon, many in the community are already looking forward to hitting the links on the golf course in the coming months. Similarly, while still awaiting word from t...

Mar 19, 2021

'Melfort really accepted me': Odowichuk commits to Concordia University for post-secondary hockey

A graduating Melfort Mustangs has committed to post-secondary hockey.Gabe Odowichuk, a 2000-born defenceman, has committed to Concordia University in Edmonton. The Thunder play in the Alberta Colleges...

Mar 19, 2021