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Home sales on the upswing in Humboldt

The housing market in the city of Humboldt appears to be on the rise.Dan Torwalt of Century 21 Diamond Realty in Humboldt told northeastNOW that 12 houses sold in Humboldt in May, compared to just six...

Jun 02, 2020

Former P.A. radio host reflects on riot in Fargo, N.D.

A former radio host in Prince Albert is reflecting on a protest turned violent in Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday.The Regina native, Jamie Birkland, who worked as an on-air host for 101.5 XFM three ye...

Jun 02, 2020

The cost of receiving donations and performing a public service

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) donated 15 industrial-style sewing machines to Masked Makers Masks on May 29. Masked Makers is a Saskatoon group of 16 seamstress who undertook the philanthropic gestur...

Jun 02, 2020

Battlefords residents advised to remain vigilant following possible COVID-19 transmission

Community leaders in the Battlefords are advising the public to keep exercising caution when they leave their homes, following the news over the weekend of possible transmission at the Walmart in Nort...

Jun 02, 2020

Students wrap up special class online

A Prince Albert teacher is continuing with his outdoor education class online.Jordan Holmen, who teaches the class at Riverside Public School explained he and other teachers along with a representativ...

Jun 02, 2020

Two drivers charged for driving over speed limits near North Battleford

Two drivers were charged by the RCMP near North Battleford for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the applicable speed limit.On May 29, at approximately 6:11 p.m., a Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford ...

Jun 02, 2020

Six ladies of Langenburg share wisdom in 100-year club

An exclusive club of six ladies in the small town of Langenburg can boast more than 610 years of collective wisdom between its members.The only qualification to join the Wise Women Wisdom Club is to r...

Jun 02, 2020

Carrot River Outdoors Club opens archery range for the season

The Carrot River Outdoors Club opened its outdoor archery range for the season on Tuesday.The club that has around 150 members is expected to keep the range quite busy this year with limited activitie...

Jun 02, 2020

Food truck season underway in Prince Albert

A local food truck was able to roll back onto the streets last weekend after a delayed start to the season.The Baby Got Bannock food truck was parked at the curb near Kinsmen Park for the first time t...

Jun 02, 2020

Work wrapping up on Habitat for Humanity home in Melfort

The newest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort is nearing completion.Work began last fall on the 1,000 sq. ft., three bedroom bungalow at 404 Burrows Ave. W.Project manager Terry Thurrott told north...

Jun 02, 2020