Parkland Review - Archive

The members of the Melfort-based Prairie North Co-op and the Kelvington-based East Central Co-op have voted for amalgamation. Out of 61 members of the East Central Co-op attending a special meeting Nov. 2, 67.2 per cent voted in favour of the merger.

It was a busy week for the Melfort Mustangs off the ice as they made a trade acquiring 20-year-old Tristen Elder from the Humboldt Broncos in exchange for 20-year-old forward Jaxon Joseph and 16-year-old defenseman Kade Olsen .

A daily game of catch with his great uncle Chester Faith was the catalyst that led to Robert Faith’s life-long dedication to the sport of baseball. The Garrick product was seven when he started playing minor baseball.

From the Tisdale Recorder Files, Nov. 8, 1967

Carrot River celebrated $500,000 worth of updates to its arena with a grand re-opening of the facility. The bulk of that money, around 60 per cent, came from the town and the RM of Moose Range.

Nine of the province's top women's curling teams will compete at a championship in Melfort to determine who is the best in Saskatchewan.

The Nipawin Hawks played an excellent game at both ends of the ice, and knocked off the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action in Nipawin on Oct. 28.

The Nipawin Hawks put a quick end to their two game losing streak as they knocked off the Notre Dame Hounds 4-2 in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action in Nipawin.

Rookie defencemen Tysen Rachkewich and Travis Pfeil are learning on the job this season with the Carrot River Outback Thunder. Both have earned contributing roles on the Prairie Junior Hockey League team.

Nipawin council has terminated the food services agreement with Spice Hospitality Inc. at the Evergreen Centre. The decision was made at a special closed meeting of council Oct. 27 and was effective Oct. 30. The restaurant is now closed.