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Community volunteer hoping for spot on Humboldt city council

For the second municipal election in a row, the name Amanda Klitch will appear on the Humboldt city council ballot.Ten years of volunteering with the JCI's, the Onstage Dance Festival committee, and P...

Oct 06, 2020

North Stars main camp kicks off at Civic Centre

The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their main camp this week, as players returned to the community - and the Civic Centre ice - following an extended summer hiatus. While there always seems to be ...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

Local senior Crown prosecutor looking for seat on Melfort city council

Candidates continue announce their bids for the upcoming municipal election.In Melfort, Wade Rogers has announced his bid for a seat on Melfort city council. Rogers has lived in the city since 2013 an...

Oct 05, 2020

Award for local hero now accepting nominations

Nominations are being accepted for Prince Albert's 2020 Terry Fox Award. Submissions will be accepted until December 19, 2020 with the award presented in early 2021.Since 1981 the City of Prince Alber...

Oct 05, 2020

AAA Sharks enjoy team building weekend

With hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords AAA Sharks took part in a team building day out this weekend, paintballing at Blue Mountain Adventure Park.Head coach of the team, Ricci Giro...

Oct 05, 2020

Safety a top priority as hunting season begins

After being stuck indoors all summer long, and with not all sports able to return this fall due to COVID-19, people in northern Saskatchewan can look forward to being outdoors once again with hunting ...

Oct 05, 2020

Meadow Lake Returning Officer hoping for stronger voter turnout

If there is something happening in the community or a platform somebody is running on that you feel strong about - get out and vote. That's the message from returning officer Jessica Walters, who is a...

Oct 05, 2020

2020 Vanity Cup sees thousands of fish caught, thousands of dollars handed out

The 2020 Vanity Cup took place at the Nipawin and District Regional Park on Oct. 3 and 4.A total of 160 teams competed in the annual walleye fishing tournament, catching a total of 3,299.8 pounds of w...

Oct 05, 2020

Fundraiser for the Women's Shelter to be held virtually

A bi-annual fundraiser for the Women's Safe Shelter in Prince Albert is being held virtually this year due to COVID-19. 'Women of Wonder' is being held on Oct. 21 on the WOW Facebook page.The Facebook...

Oct 04, 2020