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'We’ve always had a little bit of cowboy blood in us': Meadow Lake Stampede rides into 102nd year
As a child in the 1980s, Kurt Hadland remembers the excitement of fair rides, the clatter of hooves and family gatherings that made the Meadow Lake Stampede the highlight of every summer."In the '80s,...
May 22, 2025
Multi-agency search underway for Dilbert Thomas
Robert Clarke has been counting the days since his good friend Dilbert Thomas went missing."Forty-nine days. So, I thought maybe they'd find him right away, but it's been 49 days now he's been gone. I...
May 19, 2025
Mustangs drop second straight National Final
Sunday night was another heartbreaker for the Melfort Mustangs as they dropped their second straight National Final.Melfort fell to the host Calgary Canucks, the only team to beat them in this year's ...
May 18, 2025
Mustangs advance to second straight National Final
The Melfort Mustangs are back in the gold medal game at the Centennial Cup.For the second straight season, the Mustangs will be playing in the National Final, with the hopes of winning the club's firs...
May 18, 2025
Could Melfort Lions club return after decade-and-a-half absence?
A group is trying to restart the Melfort Lions Club. A fundraising barbecue held by the group at Prairie North Co-op on Saturday raised $1400 for the Melfort Food Bank. Members from clubs in Lake Leno...
May 16, 2025
Candle Lake doctor takes role as interim chief medical officer for province
After 25 years of practicing medicine in Melfort, Dr. Jordan Wingate decided to move to Candle Lake and open a part time practice there but has now added another job to his workload. Wingate was recen...
May 16, 2025
Wool, mustard and pulse crops: Sask. lieutenant-governor highlights prairie identity in royal audience
Saskatchewan's lieutenant-governor says meeting King Charles III during a private audience at Buckingham Palace was "quite amazing.""It was a little overwhelming, but His Majesty was very gracious and...
May 15, 2025
Kinistino, La Ronge students go for ‘Gears and Glory’ at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem...
May 11, 2025
Horse bones and hometown pride: Bunnock brings generations together in Meadow Lake
Horse ankle bones, lawn chairs, and laughter might sound like an odd mix - but in Meadow Lake, they're part of a growing tradition that's bringing generations together through an old-fashioned sport c...
May 10, 2025
Measles exposure risk in Regina and Lumsden
For the fourth day in a row, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public about measles exposure risks due to confirmed measles cases. This time, locations in Regina and Lumsden were...
May 09, 2025
