Chris Ashfield
Building permits top $4.4 million for 2021
The City of Melville issued over $4.4 million in development, building, demolition, and construction permits in 2021, which generated $26,004 in fees for the...
Melville repeals vaccination policy
The City of Melville has repealed its COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff, council and fire personnel, following the provincial government’s plan to phase out...
Population of Melville drops to below 4,500
Lowest in 15 years; some surrounding towns growing
The latest census released last week shows that Melville’s population has dropped below the 4,500 mark for...
Population growing in some areas
The latest census shows a downward trend for many towns and municipalities in rural Saskatchewan as populations have mostly decline over the last five...
WARD – Nelson Earl – Service
Funeral Service for Nelson Earl Ward. A memorial gathering will take place Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home Melville,...
City considering closing two of 12 ball diamonds
The City of Melville is reviewing the number of ball diamonds that are located within the city to determine whether two diamonds could possible...
Local farmer finds triplets born in barn
Whitewood farmers Mark and Jennalee Beutler found an early morning surprise on Feb. 3 when one of their cows gave birth to rare triplets....
Local fire departments respond to 495 calls
The sirens from fire trucks responding to a call are often heard in many rural communities. For some fire departments, calls can be received...
O’Tool voted out as Conservative leader
Erin O’Tool has been ousted as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
The Conservative caucus voted Wednesday morning to remove Erin O’Toole as...
Provincial News
Two RCMP officers shot responding to an assault
Two members of Melville RCMP were shot Sunday night while responding to an assault in Melville. One suspect was arrested and charged.
According to the...
