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Celebrate World Food Day

Celebrate World Food Day with food that is good for health, good for the people who grow it, and good for the planet. We encourage you to come prepared to unhurriedly describe how slow your food prepa...

Oct 31, 2019

No tricks, just treats as MFD looks to makes their presence known Halloween night

Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, villains - and firefighters - for Halloween night in Melfort.The Melfort Fire Department is going to be out for part of the night to help any of the little trick-or-treat...

Oct 31, 2019 Melfort’s downtown core. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

How parents can overcome debt and affordability challenges

Raising children can be expensive, so it may not be surprising that a growing number of parents are in debt. According to recently released results from the BDO Canada Affordability Index, Canadian ho...

Oct 31, 2019

Trick or treaters in for special 'treat' at some homes

Many children will soon be hitting the streets for Halloween.While a number of houses will be handing out candy and other treats to those going door to door some are going the extra mile. One of these...

Oct 31, 2019 The Adams family has been decorating their house for Halloween for over 10 years (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Seniors 'disappointed' they will not get bus shelter

Seniors living in Sherman Towers on First Ave. E. have lost their bid to have a shelter moved to the bus stop in front of their building.A bench was recently put in at the location. But when the tenan...

Oct 30, 2019 Sherman Towers Tenant Association Secretary, Sandra Greenwood stands in the lobby area of city hall. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)

Over 100 years later, Sam murder case continues to haunt Prince Albert

One of Prince Albert's oldest and most famous murder cases continues to send chills down spines. On August 26, 1911, Hoo Sam, who immigrated to Canada from China, purchased a revolver and murdered his...

Oct 30, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Gronlid Central School students show extra motivation with North East SPCA pet drive

Students Grade 1 through 3 at Gronlid Central School are putting their paws to work for animals at the North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter.What began as a cross-curricular activity of study...

Oct 30, 2019 Gronlid Central School students aim to bring in extra crucial needs for the North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Winter Weather – Get Ready!

As sure as the calendar switches to November there will be snow on the ground If we managed to sneak past Halloween without a significant snow fall that is fantastic, but it is doubtful we will have n...

Oct 30, 2019

Redhead Equipment gives STARS $1M boost during grand opening celebration

STARS Air Ambulance came in for a special landing at Redhead Equipment outside North Battleford Wednesday when the company announced a $1 million donation to the organization during its grand opening....

Oct 30, 2019 STARS Air Ambulance was at Redhead Equipment in the North Battleford area Wednesday for a large donation announcement by the company. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Day

The Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Day will be Saturday, November 16 from 1 - 3:00 p.m. at the John M. Cuelenaere Library.This is a chance for kids to meet Sesame Street friends and ...

Oct 30, 2019