SaskWater Infrastructure Upgrades Serving Melfort Region

A recent significant upgrade and expansion to the Codette Lake Regional Water Supply System means SaskWater customers in the Melfort area will enjoy a reliable water supply for years to come. The project included the addition of a second clarifier unit, additional filters and a backup power generator at the regional water treatment plant (WTP)… Continue reading SaskWater Infrastructure Upgrades Serving Melfort Region

Trudeau Has Gravel and Debris Thrown at Him in Ontario

Source: Sean Boynton, globalnews.ca, September 07, 2021 Trudeau told reporters that some of the gravel “might have hit my shoulder.” Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he “might have” been hit by gravel thrown by protesters at an election campaign stop in London, Ont., on Monday. Trudeau was leaving the event when he was surrounded by… Continue reading Trudeau Has Gravel and Debris Thrown at Him in Ontario

New Computed Tomography Scanner At Melfort Hospital

First announced in 2020, the $2.25 million project to bring a CT scanner to Melfort is now complete and began serving patients on August 23rd. Melfort residents typically travelled to Prince Albert or Saskatoon for CT services. CT services operating at full capacity in Melfort will also contribute to reducing the backlog of patients resulting… Continue reading New Computed Tomography Scanner At Melfort Hospital

Melfort, Sask., Resident Celebrates 113th Birthday

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Source: Brady Ratzlaff, globalnews.ca, November 23, 2020 Despite COVID, Reita Fennell got to enjoy a dinner and cake with a couple of close family members. How does a person get the members of the Melfort first responders to serenade them outside their home window? By celebrating their 113th birthday. Reita Fennell or grandma Deat as… Continue reading Melfort, Sask., Resident Celebrates 113th Birthday

Melfort Mustangs Dylan Ashe Passes Away

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Source: CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff, regina.ctvnews.ca, September 20, 2020 A family member of Ashe confirmed on Facebook he passed away Saturday night in a vehicle rollover. REGINA — Melfort Mustangs defenceman Dylan Ashe passed away on Sunday. The hockey team confirmed his death on Twitter on Sunday, providing condolences for his family. Read the full article here…… Continue reading Melfort Mustangs Dylan Ashe Passes Away

Clean sweep for Sask. Party as Goudy, Francis, Hindley win provincial by-elections

Source: CBC News, March 1, 2018  Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current voted in new MLA’s After three provincial by-elections wrapped up on Thursday the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan will see some new faces. Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current constituencies tallied their preliminary votes and MLA electoral winners were Saskatchewan Party members Todd Goudy, Ken Francis and… Continue reading Clean sweep for Sask. Party as Goudy, Francis, Hindley win provincial by-elections

Preliminary voting results and turnout in three provincial by-elections

Source: Elections Saskatchewan Media Release, Elections.sk.ca, March 1, 2018  March 1, 2018 – A total of 13,104 ballots have been counted tonight in three provincial by-elections in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current. These are the preliminary results, with the official results to be part of the Final Count on March 13. Preliminary results can be… Continue reading Preliminary voting results and turnout in three provincial by-elections

Last Day to Vote in Three Provincial By-Elections

Source: Elections Saskatchewan Media Release, Elections.sk.ca, March 1, 2018  March 1, 2018 – Election workers opened the doors at 9 a.m. today at all 135 regular polls for provincial by-elections in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current. These polls will remain open until 8 p.m. tonight, after which ballot counting begins. “With the continued popularity of… Continue reading Last Day to Vote in Three Provincial By-Elections

Advance voting in three by-elections begins today

Source: Elections Saskatchewan Media Release, Elections.sk.ca, February 23, 2018  February 23, 2018 – Voters in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current can begin casting their ballots in person today for the March 1 by-elections. Polls open at 3 p.m. in six locations in Kindersley, three in Melfort and one in Swift Current at the following locations:… Continue reading Advance voting in three by-elections begins today

Ten Candidates Running in Three March 1 By-Elections

Source: Elections Saskatchewan Media Release, Elections.sk.ca, February 13, 2018  February 13, 2018 – A total of 10 candidates have been officially nominated in the constituencies of Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current for the March 1 by-elections. Three candidates in Kindersley officially submitted their nomination papers as of the legislated deadline today at 2 p.m., along… Continue reading Ten Candidates Running in Three March 1 By-Elections