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City of Melfort decides allocation of Humboldt Strong donation

The City of Melfort has officially decided what it is going to do with the $100,000 donation they received from the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation.At its regular council meeting on Monday, June ...

Jun 11, 2019 Kent Flavel (centre), the director of the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation, presented the $100,000 cheque to the City of Melfort back in March. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Community comes together to paint Melfort grandstands

The grandstands at the Melfort exhibition grounds have a fresh new look ahead of the summer season.The Prairie North Coop's (PNC) Communities in Full Color program and numerous community volunteers re...

Jun 11, 2019 The grandstands at the Melfort exhibition grounds before and after painting. (Facebook/Melfort Ag Society)

Village of Codette celebrating landmark event

The Village of Codette will soon be celebrating a landmark with a party in the park.To celebebrate the village's 90th birthday, a number of activities are planned, including a barbecue, birthday cake,...

Jun 11, 2019 The Village of Codette in 1954 (Facebook/Village of Codette).

Melfort Kinsmen to host ATV rally on Father's Day weekend

The Melfort Kinsmen will host its second annual ATV rally on Saturday.After a very successful first year last year that saw around 225 riders, the kinsmen are going ahead with this year's edition of t...

Jun 11, 2019 Melfort Kinsmen hosting ATV rally on Saturday. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

A unique music experience for the entire family

Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy? Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site,...

Lisa Brady Jun 11, 2019 The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival takes place at the Ness Creek Festival Site, August 16-18. (submitted photo)

'This needs to happen': La Ronge councillors to vote on raising pride flag

Flying the pride flag in La Ronge would be a way for the community to show support for people who have been marginalized in society. That's according to former resident Jordan McKay, now a resident of...

Jun 11, 2019 The pride flag is a symbol of the LGBTQ movement. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

How to Decide Whether You Should Rent or Buy

Rent or buy? It is the great debate for young Canadians wondering if they should jump into the housing market. When is the right time to buy a house? For first-time homebuyers, that question can be di...

Jun 11, 2019

The Importance of Fathers in Healthy Child Development

A caring community and a healthy start for all childrenNoted sociologist Dr. David Popenoe states "Fathers are far more than just "second adults" in the home. Involved fathers bring positive benefits ...

Jun 11, 2019

OHS charges laid in connection to death of Prince Albert man

Two companies and an individual have been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations arising from an incident that resulted in the death of a Prince Albert man a...

Jun 11, 2019 Jared Moffat, left, of Prince Albert and Tim McLean, right, of Nipigon, Ont., were killed while working for Forbes Bros. when a tower they were on collapsed in Come by Chance, NL in 2017. (file photo/GoFundMe,Facebook)

Learn to Row

The Prince Albert Drifters Rowing Club is hosting a Learn to Row Weekend.See the poster for details.

Jun 11, 2019