Tag Archives: People

'We were blessed': Lawrence Joseph passes away at 79
Kevin Joseph said his father's last words were 'thank you'.Lawrence Joseph, a lifelong Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and a former Prine Albert city councillor, passed ...
Apr 21, 2025

Mustangs win Game 2, even Finals 1-1
The SJHL Finals are all square after Sunday night.The Melfort Mustangs responded well in Game 2, following a Game 1 defeat, earning a 3-0 shutout win over the Weyburn Red Wings to even the series 1-1....
Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis's memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass
Pope Francis is being remembered by Canadian Catholics as a progressive leader whose approach to the papacy helped usher in a new era of Indigenous relations and make the church more responsive to its...
Apr 21, 2025

Mustangs lose Game 1 of SJHL Finals
Twenty-four hours ago, the Melfort Mustangs hadn't trailed a playoff series in two years, hadn't trailed in a postseason game this year, and hadn't lost at home in the playoffs this season... that was...
Apr 20, 2025

222's Fastpitch hosting local camp this weekend
The 222's Fastpitch program will be in Melfort this weekend to host a two-day camp for aspiring girls' softball players.222's, which is run by two Melfort locals, always makes sure to return to its ro...
Apr 19, 2025

Mustangs back in the finals, set for matchup with Red Wings
The Melfort Mustangs are back in the SJHL Finals, and it all begins on Saturday.After Melfort swept their second-round opponent, the Yorkton Terriers, last Wednesday, they began awaiting their finals ...
Apr 19, 2025
Updated:10-year-old boy missing in Prince Albert
UPDATE: Police reported Friday morning that the missing boy has been located safe.--The Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public's help in locating missing 10-year-old.He was last seen in...
Apr 18, 2025

MMIWG walk in Melfort in May
Remembering those that have been lost and recognizing the challenges that remain.The third annual Missing & Murdered Indigenous Walk will return to Melfort May 2. Perry Opoonechaw with the Marguer...
Apr 18, 2025

Terry, Jellicoe honoured at SUMA convention
A pair of long-time local council members were honoured at this week's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon. Al Jellicoe of Tisdale and Melfort's Doug Terry bot...
Apr 17, 2025

Rotary Melfort holds sports gala to honour local legends
Rotary Melfort held a gala over the weekend to recognize some of the very best sports figures that have come from the area.The banquet was also used as a massive fundraiser for the local club, with al...
Apr 17, 2025