Local News

NORTHEAST — A provincial report is shedding light on how to end domestic violence in Saskatchewan.

Onion Lake RCMP and the RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) are investigating a violent sexual assault that occurred on June 2, 2018 at a residence on the Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Infrastructure may not be sexy but it is an important part of small town Saskatchewan. And Watson had a reason to celebrate on June 1 with the grand opening of their new lift station and forced main, a major improvement to the town’s sewer system.

MELFORT — After serving in a more administrative role, Melfort’s newly hired fire chief is hoping to get his hands dirty fighting fires. Jason Everitt is currently the fire chief for the City of Prince Albert. He starts in Melfort July 3.

The short line rail from Cudworth to Wakaw has a new role within the region with the opening of the Wheatland Express.

TISDALE — Braving the weather, 222 children competed in the SOLE-stice regional comepition in Tisdale – the largest of its kind in the province “Even though it was cold and rainy, the spirit of the kids and competition was fantastic,”said Harvey Webe

Battleford town council is taking steps to inform the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure of a potentially dangerous intersection.

Even if the weather did not cooperate, the Humboldt Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) Diva for a Day golf tournament still provided fun for the cowgirls of Humboldt.

TISDALE, MELFORT — The Tisdale and Melfort Tim Hortons raised almost $11,600 from Camp Day. There was $4,826.25 raised at the Tisdale location yesterday, while the Melfort location raised $6,757.70.

TISDALE — It was the culmination of a year’s worth of training. The #624 Tisdale Air Cadets held their annual ceremonial review at the airport June 6, where cadets were recognized for their hard work and received their promotions.