Community

Community unites to stamp out racism

Battlefords area residents and advocates joined in solidarity Thursday for the annual March Out Racism walk to recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.About 30 sup...

Mar 21, 2019 People took to the streets of North Battleford for the third annual March Out Racism walk on Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefords NOW Staff)

Nomination deadline extended for 2019 tri-community awards gala

The nomination period for the second annual Tri-Community Awards and Recognition Gala has been extended to March 25. "Instead of waiting for the last minute to nominate your business, we want more fee...

Mar 21, 2019 Residents have extra time to make nominations for the Tri-Community Awards and Recognition Gala. (Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce/Facebook)

Relay for Life Kick-Off Media Launch and Barbeque

The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life would like to invite you to join us at noon on Monday, March 25th to help us kick off this year's Relay For Life with a BBQ and media launch!Prince Albert Re...

Mar 21, 2019

Minor Ball Registration Night

Meadow Lake Minor Baseball and Softball Registration Night will be March 25 from 6- 8:00 p.m. at the Meadow Lake Arena Lobby.

Mar 21, 2019 Young teen girl playing softball in organized game

FASD Lunch n Learn in North Battleford March 27

The FASD Network is travelling to 10 Saskatchewan communities to deliver free presentations on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The presentations will include a free lunch and are open to anyone in th...

Mar 21, 2019

Weather and crime heating up in the Battlefords

With the weather warming up outside, it's time to take extra precautions.With the snow melt, Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt said members start to see an increase of crime. "We have a lot o...

Mar 21, 2019 Keeping your doors locked will help combat property crime. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Melfort mayor reacts to provincial budget

The City of Melfort didn't see much for highlights with the provincial budget announcements on Wednesday.Mayor Rick Lang referred to the 2019-20 budget as 'unexciting.'Lang told northeastNOW he was ho...

Mar 21, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Morning Lake Catch and Release Walleye Derby

The 15th Annual Morning Lake Catch and Release Walleye Fish Derby will be Saturday, March 30 from noon until 4:-00 pm. See the poster for details.

Mar 21, 2019

Free Solar Information Session

miEnergy is bringing a FREE solar information session to Melfort, SK. Join us to learn about and discuss: - How solar works - Common myths and misconceptions - Solar for the farm - Financial benefitsH...

Mar 21, 2019

Rotary Club of Melfort sending aid for Cyclone Idai victims

A Melfort group is taking donations to assist victims of a cyclone in the southern hemisphere.The Rotary Club of Melfort has set up a Shelter Box in Melfort Mall from Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, M...

Mar 21, 2019 The Rotary Club of Melfort has previously partnered with Shelter Box Canada to provide aid in times of crisis (Facebook/Rotary Club of Melfort).