Tag Archives: Community

P.A. Raiders set to team up with Downie, Wenjack Fund
The Prince Albert Raiders are teaming up with a national organization to promote reconciliation.This Saturday when the Raiders host the Winnipeg Ice, the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund will be se...
Sep 26, 2019 The Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club are working with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund to raise money. (Prince Albert Raiders/Twitter)

Saskatchewan Drive resurfacing wrapping up
The project completed on one of Melfort's busiest roads is almost complete.Director of Development, Planning, and Community Relations Brent Lutz told northeastNOW the paving crew has completed the res...
Sep 26, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Marguerite Riel Centre holds first free of charge Thursday lunch of year
The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort held its first free Thursday lunch of the year on Sept. 26.It's the third year the centre is holding the event every second Thursday for those in need."We picked ...
Sep 26, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Battlefords Humane Society takes in 21 dogs after removal from rural Saskatchewan
The Battlefords Humane Society (BHS) has had a very busy week.The BHS has taken in 21 dogs that were part of 31 removed from a rural area in Saskatchewan. Out of the 21 dogs 14 were puppies and 7 were...
Sep 26, 2019 A pair of puppies taken in by the Battleford's Humane Society. (Battleford's Humane Society/Facebook)

Seniors' transportation fundraiser
Friday is the day to give local seniors a big boost and to help them get out and about.The Two Miles For Mary radiothon on 900 CKBI runs in the morning from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. with funds raised goin...
Sep 26, 2019 Pat Keller who relies on the Seniors Transportation Service is this year's "Mary'. (submitted)

AAA Stars prepare for big weekend ahead at League Showcase
As September draws to a close with the hockey season still in its infancy, the Battlefords AAA Stars will pack their bags for a big weekend ahead just down Highway 16. The team will travel to Warman f...
Sep 26, 2019 The Battlefords AAA Stars will hope to see their hard work pay off in the win column, as the team returns to action this weekend to play two games at the League Showcase in Warman. (submitted photo/Brett Parker)

Internet improvements coming to local communities
Several local communities are getting an internet boost from SaskTel.The company is launching interNET Extended 50 in 19 rural centres across the province.Local communities receiving the upgrade Sept....
Sep 26, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Stroller Walks
Strollers Walks for parents/caregivers with babies and young children will be Friday mornings.Join us starting October 18th at the NationsWEST Field House.See the poster for details.
Sep 26, 2019

Christmas Craft Show in Meath Park
Meath Park School is hosting a Christmas Craft Show December 14th.There are vendor spots available.See the poster for details.
Sep 26, 2019

Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation ready to support research
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCH) is teaming up with the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) to support medical research.Each year the JPCH provides $400,000 to those u...
Sep 26, 2019 The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)