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Melfort fundraising group presents cheque to NESPCA, encourage others to do the same

The dedicated volunteers with the Melfort North East SPCA fundraising group have been busy this year and have been able to donate $14,000.Pat Rumberger told northeastNOW the group does a lot with brin...

Nov 24, 2020

Great Plains College promotes ‘Give Where You Live’

'Give where you live.'Just four simple words with a rhyming pattern; but for Great Plains College, it's a call to action to local communities throughout the region invited to take part. The College ch...

Nov 24, 2020

Local curling club sees success despite pandemic

About a month and a half into the curling season, the Twin Rivers Curling Club is going strong. Featuring league games nearly every weeknight - and some week days - from Monday to Thursday, general ma...

Nov 24, 2020

Local SPCA sees spike in adoptions since COVID-19 pandemic began

The Prince Albert SPCA has seen a major increase in adoptions since the COVID-19 pandemic began.According to a media release, the SPCA is near 40 adoptions per month since March.SPCA Manager Ashlee Bo...

Nov 24, 2020

Hockey Canada: Today's Red-White game postponed due to COVID-19

In a media release Tuesday morning, Hockey Canada said today's Red-White game at the National Junior Team Sport Chek Selection Camp in Red Deer, is being postponed due to COVID-19.Scott Salmond, senio...

Nov 24, 2020

First responders remind residents to be safe outdoors while decorating

Just in time to decorate for the holidays, Prince Albert residents can take advantage of some upcoming warm weather to get their outdoor lights and lawn decorations up.Friday will have a daily average...

Nov 24, 2020

Melfort Food Bank asking community for donations for food and holiday hampers

The number of families and individuals accessing the Melfort Food Bank is increasing.The increase is largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Secretary Ellen Zuck said this year they have c...

Nov 24, 2020

North Stars to play La Ronge this weekend

Following news earlier in the day, that the Battlefords North Stars would not be playing Flin Flon or Melfort this week, fans of the club received a positive follow-up Monday evening, regarding the te...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan charities bracing for Christmas season

Saskatchewan residents continue to adjust to COVID-19 related changes from the provincial government and as Christmas draws near, charities are trying to get ahead of potential roadblocks in deliverin...

Nov 23, 2020

Charities challenged by COVID related restrictions during holiday season

The gathering restrictions enforced by the Government of Saskatchewan have created challenges which make it almost impossible for charitable organizations to host their regular food and clothing Chris...

Nov 23, 2020