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Community newspapers urge Ottawa to support local media with advertising set-aside

Saskatchewan’s community newspapers have joined counterparts across the country in calling on the federal government to reserve at least 25 per cent of its...

Community mourns passing of longtime umpire and local sports legend, Lyle Balogh

The southeast Saskatchewan ball community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and beloved figures, Lyle Balogh, who passed away this...

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Municipalities across Saskatchewan now have a new tool for managing unsafe and abandoned buildings — controlled burns. Starting Nov. 1, the province’s Ministry of...

Kahkewistahaw FN encourages Treaty 4 Nations to join lawsuit

Kahkewistahaw First Nation is calling on Treaty 4 communities to take immediate steps to join a federal class action lawsuit aimed at holding the...

NHL hat auction raises $12,000 for area kitchen

A fundraiser that included a roast beef supper and NHL hockey cap auction has raised approximately $12,000 for the Whitewood Community Centre and its...

Whitewood firefighters respond to suspicious vehicle fire

The Whitewood Fire Department was called out at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday morning to a vehicle fire at the corner of South Avenue and Qu’Appelle...

Communities gather for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Southeast Saskatchewan communities came together on Sept. 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with ceremonies, walks, and community gatherings focused...

NHL Hat Auction to help keep Whitewood’s arena kitchen staffed

Whitewood’s community spirit will once again be on full display when the Whitewood Minor Hockey, Whitewood Skating Club and Whitewood Curling Club team up...

Provincial News

MCS SADD, Melville Chev hold BBQ for injured RCMP officers

The Melville Comprehensive School Students Against Drinking and Driving Chapter (SADD) and Melville Chevrolet joined in on the fundraising efforts for the two Melville...

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