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Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 17, 2025

Prairie North Co-op supporting regional libraries through Fuel Good Day

Local Co-op gas stations are once again participating in Fuel Good Day.Back for its ninth year, Fuel Good Day sees a minimum of five cents per litre of fuel sold donated to local charities."This year ...

Sep 16, 2025

Shortage of housing inventory in Melfort leading to higher prices, some frustration

It's certainly a seller's market in Melfort real estate these days. The housing inventory is incredibly low in the city as buyers far outpace sellers in the current market. Richelle Rogers, broker/age...

Sep 16, 2025

Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday

Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...

Sep 16, 2025

Successful Multi-K held in Melfort on Saturday

The Melfort Multi-K was another smashing success this past weekend. Over 500 participants showed up for the 1K Kids Fun Run, the 5K, the 10K, or the 21.1K. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)Race Director Allison ...

Sep 16, 2025

Sadlemyer named Mustangs' newest captain, three-year veterans to wear the As

The Melfort Mustangs have announced their leadership group for the 2025/26 season.Zayden Sadlemyer is the club's newest captain and will be joined by Austin Shepherd, Nolan Patterson, and Bo Eisner as...

Sep 15, 2025

2025 North Battleford Fall Festival, a Successful Day in the Community

A Saturday afternoon in North Battlefords gathered many people from around the community downtown on 101st street for the Fall Festival. The event included various attractions for all ages which inclu...

Sep 15, 2025

Pierceland man brings home over $500k in Vault Breaker Jackpot Win

What was a normal night at the bar quickly turned monumental for Pierceland's Chester Kiseyinewakup when he was playing Vault Breaker on a VLT Machine at Pierceland Hotel on Sept. 10.As the symbols li...

Sep 15, 2025

Orca Weisblatt, brother of former Raider, passes away

The hockey community is mourning the loss of Orca Wiesblatt, who is the brother of former Prince Albert Raider Ozzy Weisblatt.According to a post on the ECHL website, 25-year-old Orca passed away in a...

Sep 15, 2025

Mustangs split weekend in final preseason matchup

The Melfort Mustangs have completed their busy preseason week, which included four games against rival opponents.Melfort began the week with a home-and-home set against the Nipawin Hawks on Monday and...

Sep 14, 2025