Tag Archives: People

Reaching Homes program offering help to those in need
In an earlier life, Brigitte Applegarth had volunteered with the Battleford's Indian-Mtis Friendship Centre. Then came a moment when Applegarth felt she couldn't get the resources she needed for answe...
May 22, 2024

'I couldn’t believe it': P.A. woman claims $1 million lotto win
Saskatchewan's newest millionaire is a woman from Prince Albert.Diane Pugh won $1 million on the May 7 draw of the Western Max and admits when she initially scanned her ticket, she only saw five zeroe...
May 22, 2024

Sturgeon Lake man reported as missing
A man from Sturgeon Lake First Nation has been reported as missing.Prince Albert RCMP have advised Darren Floyd Badger was last seen around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.Badger is described as 6-3 and 300 ...
May 22, 2024

Amundrud claims silver at fencing nationals
A Melfort fencer has won a silver medal at the 2024 National Championships. Jim Amundrud in action on the weekend. (Facebook/North East Edge Fencing Club)Jim Amundrud of the North East Edge club won t...
May 22, 2024

Mustangs return from Oakville to heartfelt welcome home from Melfort faithful
Update: The barbecue will no longer be held in the parking lot of the Northern Lights Palace. It will instead be held at the Melfort Fire Hall. It is still scheduled for 5 p.m.The Melfort Mustangs are...
May 21, 2024

Amundrud claims silver at fencing nationals
A Melfort fencer has won a silver medal at the 2024 National Championships. Jim Amundrud in action on the weekend. (Facebook/North East Edge Fencing Club)Jim Amundrud of the North East Edge club won t...
May 21, 2024

Fire destroys home south of Melfort
A house is a total loss after a major blaze south of Melfort. Melfort Fire and Rescue crews were called to the scene just before midnight Monday, May 20. The house was fully engulfed in flames by the ...
May 21, 2024

Spring clean-up week in Melfort
Residents in Melfort can take advantage of Spring Clean-up Week to get their yards in tip-top shape. Director of Community Services Rob Lok told northeastNOW landfill fees are being waived for Melfort...
May 21, 2024

'You fill our young people with hopes and dreams': homecoming celebration for Canada's Got Talent winner
Six days after winning Canada's Got Talent (CGT), Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong received a massive homecoming celebration that moved her to tears.Over 700 people filled the Prince Albert Exhibition C...
May 20, 2024

Pattison Media presents fan favourite Johnny Reid at Sask Jazz Festival
It's an experience you don't want to miss. The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival's July 11 lineup presented by Pattison Media features headliner and beloved country artist Johnny Reid."We are so exci...
May 20, 2024