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Spreading hope at the Melfort Hospital

Spreading light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic around Saskatchewan is the goal for a staff member at the Melfort Hospital.Licensed Practical Nurse, Laura Alexander decided to use Christmas L...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan's oldest person turns 113 in Melfort

Another birthday was celebrated by the oldest resident of Saskatchewan.A parade and birthday party was held for Reitta Fennel of Melfort as she turned 113.Fennel's grandaughter-in-law Carmen Irvine to...

Nov 20, 2020

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation investigating shooting of livestock

Warning: This article contains a photo of a graphic image.Saskatchewan has been experiencing an upward trend in the criminal shooting of livestock throughout this year.Due to an abundance of reported ...

Nov 18, 2020

Louis Riel exoneration debate continues

Next week will herald the 135th anniversary of the death of Louis Riel, and there are renewed calls from Mtis groups in Quebec and British Columbia for the federal government to exonerate the man who ...

Nov 13, 2020

Possible COVID-19 exposure in Sask. communities including Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of several potential exposures to COVID-19. Here is a list of the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infecti...

Nov 09, 2020

Moe shuffles cabinet, Harpauer named deputy premier

Five MLAs retained their previous posts Monday when Premier Scott Moe announced a cabinet shuffle.Donna Harpauer remained the minister of finance, a title she has held since 2017. She also was named d...

Nov 09, 2020

Mustangs win season opener, honour the late Dylan Ashe

There were two points at stake for the Melfort Mustangs in their 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season opener against the Flin Flon Bombers, and they got both with a 3-1 win.Off the ...

Nov 07, 2020

Raiders to help at Adam Herold leadership camp this weekend in Naicam

The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation (AHLF) will hold their second Hockey and Leadership Development Program camp this season in Naicam Saturday and Sunday-and will have some special guests from the Prin...

Nov 05, 2020

Woytowich reflects on mayorship, endorses candidate for top spot

Even though he was on the losing end of several decisions made by La Ronge council, Mayor Ron Woytowich doesn't regret any of his votes during the last four years."We should have worked together more ...

Nov 04, 2020

Leask barber hangs up scissors after more than five decades in the business

Jerry Heinbigner has been cutting hair for over 50 years, and will be remembered by many for the small packs of juicy fruit he gave to children for good behaviour.When asked by paNOW what he will miss...

Nov 03, 2020