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Licensee of Melfort cannabis shop hope to open 'within a month'

Melfort's cannabis shop should be opening in the very near future according to the licensee.Corey Bacon said he hopes to open Saskabuds Cannabis "within a month."Previously, the first licensee for the...

Mar 02, 2020 Saskabuds Cannabis is located on Burrows Ave. W. in the old Dataport Computer Solutions building. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Ches Leach to host special event Tuesday

The Prince Albert Raiders are ready to host a night entitled This Girl Can.It will take place Tuesday evening before the Raiders take on the Calgary Hitman at the Art Hauser Centre. The night will fea...

Mar 02, 2020 Current and former members of the P.A. Northern Bears will be taking part in the evening. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Over $12,000 going to Melfort Heliport project from progressive 50/50 fundraiser

The North Central Health Care Foundation's (NCHCF) progressive 50/50 fundraiser has wrapped up.The money raised from the 50/50 will go toward the Melfort Heliport Project as the NCHCF looks to reach i...

Mar 02, 2020 The Melfort Heliport is set to go behind the Melfort Hospital. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Winter festival underway, Junior King and Queen Trappers named

There's plenty to do in the coming week as the 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival is in full swing. Events began Feb. 28 and will end March 8 with the crowning of the King and Queen Trappers. Festiviti...

Mar 02, 2020 The top six winners in the Junior King and Queen Trapper Competition. (Kristianna Merasty/Facebook)

Melfort Trail Riders coming off successful provincial snowmobile festival

The 2020 provincial snowmobile festival is being deemed a success by the Melfort and District Trail Riders (MDTR) group.Over 260 people were in attendance for the banquet on Saturday night and 44 ride...

Mar 02, 2020 The dignitaries ride kicked-off the 2020 provincial snowmobile festival in Melfort. (Facebook/Melfort and District Trail Riders Inc.)

The World According to Randy Ambrosie

CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie brought his message of pigskin development to Rider fans Saturday afternoon.The stop was part of the Commissioner's Road Trip where he makes stops in all CFL cities. Am...

Mar 02, 2020

P.A. Athletics Club brings home hardware

The Prince Albert Athletics Club took to the track in Edmonton this past weekend.Over a dozen athletes from the club traveled to the city to compete in the 2020 Alberta Indoor Track and Field Champion...

Mar 02, 2020 Raedyn Reddekopp won five medals in Edmonton this past weekend. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Athletics Club)

So Much to Do at Spruce Home Activity Centre

There's a lot to do in March at the Spruce Home Activity Centre including: Friday, March 6th Twisted Sisters Music Bingo (age 19 and over). Doors open at 7pm and bingo starts at 8pm. There are prizes ...

Mar 02, 2020

PA Pharmacy Establishes Memorial Scholarship in Partnership with Victoria Hospital Foundation

On behalf of the Victoria Hospital Foundation, is my pleasure to welcome Rizwan and Saima Ali of PA Pharmac yas title sponsors of the Dr. M.Z. Hussan Memorial Scholarship Program. This scholarship is ...

Mar 02, 2020

Arioso and Friends 13th Annual Concert

The Arioso and Friends Concert will be held on Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 at Plaza 88. We are having a lot of fun getting prepared for the 13th Annual Concert. We will have two sets of music and we are ...

Mar 02, 2020