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Government announces funds for Melfort water treatment plant; city still faced with water loss issues

The federal and provincial governments recently announced funds for water and wastewater systems in the province with some of those funds coming to Melfort.Upgrades to the SaskWater treatment plant in...

Mar 28, 2019 Water main breaks remain a big issue for the city of Melfort. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Program feeding hungry kids at Carlton

A new program at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School is working to make sure the school's students aren't learning on an empty stomach.The Carlton pantry program provides students who are in need...

Mar 28, 2019 Members of the P.A. Kinsmen Club donated food to Carlton Comprehensive High School Wednesday for the pantry (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership Grant

The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) supports the sharing of cultural skills and knowledge to young people through participatory cultural activity with First Nations or Mtis arts an...

Mar 28, 2019

Tri Community Impound Information

Here is a quick reminder regarding Town of La Ronge animal control, impoundment fees, and Tri-Community contact info. ANIMAL CONTROL: Animal control in the Tri-Community is separated into THREE jurisd...

Mar 28, 2019

Breakfast With the Guys

Calling men from all walks of life, come and join us for breakfast on April 16 and 17 at the Canalta Hotels*.Enjoy breakfast and keynote regarding how men play a crucial roles in making positive chang...

Mar 28, 2019

Girl Guide Spring Classic Cookie Sale

The Girl Guide Spring Classic Cookie Sale will be Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30 until 8 p.m.Look forward to door to door sales in Meadow Lake or you can drop in at the Christian Acadamy on 9th Avenue ea...

Mar 28, 2019

Bowl for Kids Sake

Join us for a FUN filled afternoon and evening of glow-bowling, raffles, prizes, and good times in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords! Sign up as an individual, group of 6, or Corp...

Mar 28, 2019

Fred Matheson - Man of the Year Roast and Toast

S.H.A.R.E. presents the 2019 Man of the Year, Fred Matheson for their Roast and Toast Saturday May 4 at Plaza 88 in Prince Albert.Look forward to an evener of Dinner Comedy for a great cause.See the p...

Mar 28, 2019

No quick fix to addressing derelict apartments, says former landlord

Demolition is not the answer to addressing safety concerns in the city, according to one former downtown landlord.Vern Temple, who used to look after the building known as "The Snake Pit," prior to it...

Mar 27, 2019 Apartment buildings like Rivercrest on 11th St. W, have not been getting great reviews of late. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

‘Prairie boy’s dream’ to pursue career in arts

For musician Cole Knutson, music is a language he knows intuitively. It flows out of him naturally, like breathing, when he sits down to practise on the piano or picks up his saxophone and cradles it ...

Mar 27, 2019 North Battleford musician Cole Knutson has been accepted to study at a prestigious school in London, UK. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)