Community

Raffle for North East Outreach and Support Services

Our fundraising efforts continue! Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 tickets for $20 with great prizes up for grabs : Luxury Dog House (on display in the Melfort Mall) | Made by Terry McKnight Bird Condo | Ma...

Oct 09, 2020

Life-long resident and early childhood educator running for city council in Humboldt

The list of city council candidates in Humboldt includes a life-long resident and early childhood educator.Caitlin Senko told northeastNOW she wants to bring her past experience in advertising as well...

Oct 09, 2020

Season Four Commences!

After our previously-scheduled fourth season was cut short by COVID0-19 in March, Spark Theatre was forced to look forwards with realistic expectations. Audiences would be smaller, money would be tigh...

Oct 09, 2020

NDP promises to address mental health and addictions crisis; Sask. Party offers assistance to seniors

The Saskatchewan NDP's latest election promise involves tackling the mental health and addictions crisis in the province.The Saskatchewan Party, meanwhile, plans to offer more assistance to seniors.ND...

Oct 08, 2020

Merlin Seymour acclaimed as mayor in Meadow Lake

When Meadow Lake city council meets for the first time after next months election, a familiar face will be in the mayor's chair.Merlin Seymour was acclaimed to the position following the nomination de...

Oct 08, 2020

Operation Red Nose cancelled for holiday season

For the first time in over a decade, Operation Red Nose will not be available in the Battlefords over the holidays. The safe ride service, in which volunteers drive impaired people - and their cars - ...

Oct 08, 2020

Police chief says recent violent crimes 'not random'

Prince Albert's Chief of Police is trying to calm the public's nerves following a series of violent crimes in the community. Chief Jonathan Bergen said six homicides this year have resulted in the dea...

Oct 08, 2020

R.M. council feud spills over to election

For the second time in nine months, Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert Councillor Wayne Acorn has been removed from an R.M. council meeting and is now pledging to raise his issues during his c...

Oct 08, 2020

Third columbarium installed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Residents in Melfort and area with cremated loved ones will have more room to mourn and remember.A new, 72-niche columbarium was installed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery by the City of Melfort and Fedusia...

Oct 08, 2020

Signori running in Melfort election for fourth time

Nominations have closed for the upcoming municipal election, and we're continuing to learn about the candidates.In Melfort, Don Signori has announced his intention to run for a seat on council. He tol...

Oct 08, 2020