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Territorial Youth Services looking to expand

Territorial Youth Services (TYS) are hoping to expand, and are fundraising to build a new larger workshop facility for their programs that help youth at risk.Currently they are working out of a double...

Apr 01, 2021

Turtleford spray park project receives provincial funding

The town of Turtleford will have government support in completing the Spray & Play project.Wednesday, the province released the list of communities and projects receiving funding through the Inves...

Mar 31, 2021

Battlefords Residential Services celebrates 35 years in community

Battleford's Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) is celebrating 35 years in the community.The local non-profit, which first opened its doors back in 1986, offers services to adults with intellectual and ...

Mar 31, 2021

'There's no slurpee machines': Former Melfort 7-Eleven location turning into pharmacy

You might have recently noticed some increased activity at the former 7-Eleven store in Melfort.The building on the corner of Main Street and Saskatchewan Drive has been dormant for a few years now an...

Mar 31, 2021

Strides spring skating camp to take place next week

The annual Strides Figure Skating Camp will be held next week at the Don Ross Arena. The camp, which will feature some of the top figure skating talent in the community from the STAR 1 to Gold level, ...

Mar 31, 2021

'The most phenomenal Aurora I’ve seen': northern photographer captures and exudes positive energy

It has been one of the most dazzling winter and spring times in years for observing the Northern Lights, and a man in northern Saskatchewan is getting plenty of traction with his exceptional photograp...

Mar 31, 2021

Family of Weyakwin Lake man offers $100,000 for his safe return

A $100,000 reward has been offered for the safe return of a Weyakwin Lake man who went fishing Sept. 23, 2020 and has not been seen since. "He went out fishing at about 6 p.m. in the evening," James H...

Mar 30, 2021

Local bull rider Fennig receives full-ride to Howard College

Local bull rider, Chance Fennig is headed to Texas for the fall of 2021. The 17-year-old senior at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) has signed a letter of intent to join Howard Colle...

Mar 30, 2021

'It's great to be back': Melfort's new city manager excited to be in home province again

Melfort's new city manager is adjusting well to his new position.Adam Homes told northeastNOW that the mayor, council, and administration has done a great job of welcoming him and getting him up to sp...

Mar 30, 2021

Weekly online conversation and connection for Sask. youth returns this week

An online weekly conversation will serve as a means of connection and support for teens around the province.Wellness educator and youth mental health advocate Laura Lawrence hosted Teen Talk Tuesday l...

Mar 29, 2021