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Sept. 30 school studies were about reconciliation

For the past few years, many Canadian schools have recognized the final day of September as Orange Shirt Day. Although it has now been...

Annual fall clean up set for week of Oct. 18-24

Melville City Council Melville City Council met on Oct. 4 for its regular council and workshop meetings.The agenda was relatively short, with only two items...

Twelve local firefighters honoured for service

Sask. Protective Services Medal Qui civitatem tuentur (Who guard the citizenry) A dozen firefighters from five local fire departments were last week recognized by the province...

1,000 days of consecutive running – over 3,000 km

Melville’s Michelle Rondeau did not set out to run every day for over two and a half years, it just sort of happened. However,...

SHA expands vaccination opportunities for residents

Starting last week, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) enhanced its immunization efforts to again offer a blend of bookable, outreach and walk-in vaccine clinics.“While...

Summerberry cenotaph moved to new location

Ten kilometers west of Grenfell on the south side of Hwy. 1, there is a flag waving in the breeze. It stands beside the...

Donors’ Choice campaign to be done by mail

The Melville & District Donors’ Choice Appeal have been facing an uphill battle for over a year now. It is because the organization, which...

Obtaining your vaccination credentials, QR code

The announcement on September 16 regarding proof of vaccination to begin on October 1, that will affect the customers and also the workers for...

Cold water rescue training at Whitewood

Firefighters and paramedics converged on the Whitewood swimming pool on Sept. 19 to perform a life and death cold water rescue operation. And while...

All stays status quo following 2021 election

Incumbent Cathay Wagantall wins with 69% of the vote Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville Cathay Wagantall won her riding on Monday. It was a bittersweet...

Provincial News

FURBER – Kenneth Walter

We are sad to announce that Ken Furber passed peacefully at home in his sleep on Monday, March 30, 2026. Ken was a tenacious...