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Battlefords musical prodigy Knutson grateful for community's support

Battlefords musician Cole Knutson is sending a message of thanks to his community this Christmas for enabling him to study piano at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, U.K. ...

Dec 23, 2019 Battlefords musical prodigy Cole Knutson is making progress in his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Year in Review: Saskatchewan's oldest resident turns 112 in Melfort

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:The oldest person in Saskatchewan is a local resident. Reita Fennell of Melfort turn...

Dec 23, 2019 Melfort's Reitta Fennel celebrated her 112th birthday on November 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Cumberland College collects donations for Cumberland House Cree Nation daycare

When a newly renovated daycare was lost in a fire at the Cumberland House Cree Nation band office earlier this month, staff and students at Cumberland College felt compelled to help. They ran a donati...

Dec 23, 2019 Cumberland College in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale held a donation drive for the Cumberland House Cree Nation daycare that was lost to fire in early December. (Facebook/Cumberland College)

Looking back: Interesting people, outstanding stories from 2019

The Battlefords has always been a mosaic of interesting people. Here is a highlight of some of the outstanding stories and achievements from 2019. Man vs. beast: The catch of a lifetime July 14, 2019 ...

Dec 23, 2019 There was no shortage of excitement in the Battlefords’ community in 2019, with many great achievements and wild stories. (File photos/battlefordsNOW)

BRSI Celebrates Christmas and its Volunteers

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) recently celebrated Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Clause and celebrated the dedication and work of 14 volunteers.December 18th, the Jolly Man himself, alon...

Dec 23, 2019

An Evening with Theo Fleury

Prince Albert Catholic Family Services and Northern Lights Casino with community sponsorship is hosting an evening with Theoren Fleury former NHL All Star:Wednesday April 22nd 2020 6:30 seating 7:00 p...

Dec 23, 2019

If you blinked you missed contract renegotiated

Well, sometimes at the end of the calendar year, you can learn a few new tricks in the CFL.If you go to the CFL website and look up transactions, you will more likely see things like teams signing pra...

Dec 23, 2019

Melfort Trade Alliance hopes to continue its momentum into 2020

The Melfort Trade Alliance had a busy 2019, with plenty of changes.The upcoming year is also expected to be a busy one for the organization.Treasurer Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the organization's ...

Dec 23, 2019 The Melfort Trade Alliance continues its effort to represent businesses in the Melfort area. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: Major changes for local radio

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:It has been a wild time for radio in Melfort.Jim Pattison Broadcast Group purchased ...

Dec 22, 2019 Bill Wood. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Mealshare: a Canadian initiative helping fight youth hunger

Making a difference, one meal at a time.That is the approach of Mealshare, a Canadian initiative that has served over 3.4 million meals to hungry youth in need. In November, the organization partnered...

Dec 22, 2019 Mealshare’s partnership with A&W Canada over the month of November helped provide 32,000 meals to young people in need across the province. (Submitted photo/Derek Juno)