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Well being of Birch Hills woman unconfirmed: RCMP

A missing person cannot be declared officially found until they are physically seen in person, according to a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan RCMP.Cpl. Rob King responded to the recent confusion sur...

Nov 20, 2019 Rihannon Suteay was reported missing by her family on Nov. 12. (Submitted photo/ RCMP)

Local business contributes to BUH's Festival of Trees Gala Evening

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has announced that Fortress Windows and Doors will be supporting the 2019 Festival of Trees Gala Evening, with a donation of $1,500.The Festival of Tree...

Nov 20, 2019 Kevin Driedger, Sherry Krelow and Jeremy Cockril with Fortress' donation. (submitted photo/BUH Foundation)

John M. Cuelenaere Library Upcoming Events

The John M. Cuelenaere Library has lots of programs and events for everyone.See the posters below.

Nov 20, 2019

The Johnny McCuaig Band Plays TONIGHT

We work with AMAZING community partners! Thank You to Lakeland Veterinary Services for sponsoring The Johnny McCuaig Band (Arcana Kings) tonight!As a nonprofit, charitable organization, the Dekker Cen...

Nov 20, 2019

Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112

The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112.Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday today.She is the second oldest person in Canada.Fennell said in her 112 years she has continue...

Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turns 112 on Nov. 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Children's rights are human rights for children. The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child is a treaty that recognizes specific rights for children.This year, UNICEF commemorates the treaty's 30t...

Nov 20, 2019

Twas The Month Before Christmas Masters Swim Meet

A Prince Albert swimmer broke two provincial records during a meet in Edmonton on the weekend.Joy Friesen of the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club traveled to Edmonton for the "Twas The Month Before Chri...

Nov 20, 2019

SADD encourages teens to plan ahead

Students at Carpenter High School recognize the dangers and life changing tragedy that could come from drunk driving. Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) spend their free time making sure their fell...

Nov 20, 2019 Carpenter High School SADD. (Carpenter High School /Facebook)

Humboldt Mark of Excellence Awards nominations now open

Nominations are open for the 21st Annual Mark of Excellence Awards in Humboldt.The annual event celebrates local businesses and entrepreneurs.Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Direct...

Nov 20, 2019 A program from last year's Mark of Excellence Awards in Humboldt. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Prince Albert named one of Canada's most dangerous cities

According to a recent article by Maclean's magazine, Prince Albert is the sixth most dangerous city in Canada.The ranking was based on the 2018 crime severity index (CSI), which measures the number of...

Nov 20, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)