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Year in Review: NCHCF Radiothon brings in over $54,000 for infant incubators

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:-The North Central Health Care Foundation's radiothon makes this year's list of top ...

Jan 01, 2020 Donors taking pledges during the Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR in October. (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)

Year in Review: Traffic safety and changes

As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.There was a great deal of traffic relate...

Jan 01, 2020 Flashing yellow lights at the crosswalk in front of Carlton High are now operational after much debate. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW staff)

City 'furious' about Crokicurl damage

The City of Melfort is asking the public if they can assist in identifying what appears to be two men who vandalized the Crokicurl rink on Friday.A Facebook post under the title 'City of Melfort feeli...

Jan 01, 2020 Do you know who these two are? The City of Melfort believes they may be responsible for damage to the Crokicurl rink. (Submitted/City of Melfort)

Battleford West to see new subdivision offering more affordable housing options

Families looking to purchase a new home that is more affordable for their income in the future will have more options with the proposed new Battleford West subdivision.Battleford West Properties owner...

Dec 31, 2019 ID 107061525 © Jon Rehg | Dreamstime.com

Local realtor appointed to provincial realtors' association board

The newly amalgamated Saskatchewan Realtors' Association (SRA) has a local realtor on its board of directors.Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty in Melfort was recently appointed to th...

Dec 31, 2019 Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty Melfort. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Prince Albert's economy in 2019, from the chamber's perspective

The CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce thinks 2020 could be a very exciting year for the region.Elise Hildebrandt is basing her statement on several announcements made in 2019, ...

Dec 31, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Atoskewin Success Centre sees positive stories in past year

Laverne Benson already had a casual job but she needed full time employment.She already had computer skills so that wasn't an obstacle.But she needed a boost to her self confidence and an opportunity ...

Dec 31, 2019 Laverne Benson shown at Atoskewin Success Centre where she is now employed full-time. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Melfort Legion to host third annual New Year's Day Levee

For the third year in a row, the Melfort Legion is ringing in the new year and the new decade with their New Year's Day levee.Legion Comrade Jim Graham said they began the event in Melfort three years...

Dec 31, 2019 The Melfort Legion will play host to their third annual New Year's Day Levee.(Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: Kinistino area couple secures funds for wheelchair for six-year old daughter

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:Over $60,000 was brought in through a fundraiser for a wheelchair upgrade for a six-...

Dec 31, 2019 (Submitted photo/Colleen Hansen)

Thieves target Art Hauser Centre

The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating a theft from the Art Hauser Centre.The theft was reported to police on Boxing Day, and six point-of-sale terminals were taken, as well as three TV's.T...

Dec 31, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)