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Spruce Haven, Rotary Park in Melfort vandalized

A pair of Melfort parks were victims of vandalism over the weekend.One incident was at Spruce Haven Park where the east outer wall of the new washroom building was spray painted. Meanwhile at Rotary P...

Apr 20, 2021

Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident passes away at 113

The oldest person in Saskatchewan has died at the age of 113.Reita Fennell of Melfort passed away peacefully of natural causes with family at her side on Saturday.Carmen Irvine called her grandmother-...

Apr 19, 2021

AAA Stars ink six from Battlefords/Meadow Lake for fall 2021

The Battlefords AAA Stars have announced a number of new player signings for the 2021-22 season, including six from the Battlefords and Meadow Lake communities.Stars' head coach, Dale Grayston said th...

Apr 19, 2021

Stanley Mission RCMP searching for missing snowmobilers

UPDATE: The RCMP have reported Monday evening they found Richard McKenzie dead in the water. They have also reported on Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. Cindy Roberts was found dead in the water by the...

Apr 19, 2021

Hudson Bay RCMP looking for missing 35-year-old man

UPDATE: The RCMP are reporting as of 11:51 a.m. Taniskishayinew has been located safe and sound.-Hudson Bay RCMP are looking for a missing 35-year-old man.Daryl Taniskishayinew was last seen walking w...

Apr 19, 2021

Melfort residents to see lower than normal water pressures this week

The City of Melfort is advising residents on the regional water system that there will be lower than normal water pressures on Tuesday and Thursday this week.It'll last between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on e...

Apr 19, 2021

Melfort Fire Chief warns of phone scam asking for funds as part of department

The Melfort Fire Department is warning of a scam that seems to be going around the city.Fire chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW that he was made aware on Monday afternoon of a citizen who had recei...

Apr 19, 2021

City looking at starting new good neighbours program

North Battleford council members are looking at starting a new good neighbours program to get the community more involved in helping others.Administration discussed reactivating the city's Neighbourho...

Apr 19, 2021

Fatal house fire on Pelican Lake First Nation

A man died in the early hours of Sunday morning in a house fire on Pelican Lake First Nation.According to Spritwood RCMP, officers attended the scene and found the residence was completely destroyed a...

Apr 19, 2021

Nipawin Fire responds to two Saturday structure fires

The Nipawin Fire Department was busy on Saturday, April 17 with a pair of structure fires.The first was west of White Fox on Saturday morning where an outbuilding that was being used as a dog kennel w...

Apr 19, 2021