Community

Study says cost of new water treatment plant $7 million more than initial estimate

Plans for a new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert are at a crossroads according to the chair of the project's steering committee.The initial estimated cost of the facility was $45 million do...

Apr 23, 2021

Increased COVID-19 testing coming to Birch Hills

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is planning increased testing in Birch Hills.An SHA spokesperson told northeastNOW cases of COVID-19 in the community as well as close contacts are continuing t...

Apr 23, 2021

New Maverick federal party plans local information meetings Saturday

The new Maverick Federal Party will have some information meetings in North Battleford on Saturday, April 24.Three individuals sessions are planned for the Don Ross Centre at Room 107 at 1 p.m., 2:30 ...

Apr 23, 2021

Province reports 245 new cases and 296 COVID-19 recoveries

Another 245 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Saskatchewan government on April 23. Along with 296 recoveries, this brings the provincial total to 39,392 cases; 36,458 recoveries and 2,46...

Apr 23, 2021

Battlefords RCMP adust to leadership change

While their former Inspector prepares for a new venture, the Battlefords RCMP detachment has been preparing for his departure.Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk said the change has been in the works for months, ...

Apr 23, 2021

SaskPower on pace for bigger drop in GHG emissions by 2030 than expected

SaskPower is ahead of schedule when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions.The Crown corporation's latest forecast says it will reduce GHG emissions by at least 50 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, bet...

Apr 23, 2021

'It is a lot about your heart,' Melfort Legion President on volunteering

It is National Volunteer week and northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.A number of years with the Canadian Armed Forces as well as volunteering as seco...

Apr 23, 2021

North Stars ink five from Saskatoon/Warman area

The Battlefords North Stars have announced a number of new player signings this week, including nine from the local region, five of whom come directly from the Saskatoon/Warman communities, less than ...

Apr 23, 2021

Artistic swim club looking for better access to swim times to grow sport in P.A.

A local artistic swim club is appealing to the Prince Albert city council for better access to the city-operated Frank J. Dunn Pool. The Prince Albert Pikes hope improved practice times and better rat...

Apr 23, 2021

Humboldt Conservation Officers discover oil dumped into Lake Lenore

The Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers line is asking the public for some information after oil was dumped into a lake.On March 23, Humboldt Conservation Officers discovered that a large amount of oil was ...

Apr 23, 2021