Local News

The co-accused in a robbery on Mosquito First Nation on Jan. 6 has entered a guilty plea in connection to the case. Jamieson Wahobin has pled guilty to being the occupant of a motor vehicle in which the person knows there is a prohibited weapon.

TISDALE — A Tisdale farm equipment dealer has been sold to a larger chain. As of July 3, John Bob Farm Equipment, a New Holland dealer that has locations in Tisdale and Outlook, is now part of the Rocky Mountain Equipment Group.

TISDALE — A retired farmer from Aylsham is excited to become one of the first to enter a newly-legal industry. Rod Malberg was chosen by the provincial government to operate a cannabis shop in Tisdale.

Police watching for speeders in work zones in July; fines are expensive

MELFORT — The City of Melfort spent – and raised – more money than it expected it would. MNP presented Melfort council with their audit of the city’s 2017 financials at a special meeting June 27.

The board of governors of North West College has announced the appointment of Jay Notay as the president and chief executive officer of North West College.

It takes a lot of hard work to keep the Wadena Food Bank going. But things will be a little easier now at their new location after their grand opening and “Stock the Shelves” open house on June 19.

Sagehill Community Futures took a look back at the previous year with their annual event on June 20. Small business growth in the region has been going steady over the past year, Sagehill stated in their annual report, with nearly $1.

Zebra Mussels are not a problem in Saskatchewan yet, but the Ministry of Environment is keeping a close eye on neighbouring jurisdictions that are currently having problems with the invasive species.

Council notes June 25