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Tisdale residents asked to take survey about the 2026 budget
The Town of Tisdale is looking for feedback on their 2026 budget. They have initiated a survey about the budget and what residents would like to see prioritized. "The purpose of the survey is to find ...
Oct 08, 2025

'A dream come true': Edam's Abbey Harty makes history as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026
When Abbey Harty first climbed into a saddle at age five, she couldn't have imagined it would one day carry her all the way to a national crown."I started in 4-H and my passion for rodeo continued to ...
Oct 08, 2025

'It's like a Phoenix rising from the ashes': Raven sculpture survives wildfire
Brandy Bloxom says the discovery of a beloved raven sculpture, amongst the ashes of where her home was stood, has provided her family with a feeling of renewed hope.Her home was among the over 200 hom...
Oct 08, 2025

Public concerns expressed as Melfort's Economic Development Action Plan approved
Council in Melfort has passed the city's 2025-2026 Economic Development Action Plan. The Governance and Priorities Committee was presented with a draft of the plan back in June, and community engageme...
Oct 08, 2025

Sask.'s largest bike pump track now open alongside new skate park in MGBHLM First Nation
Laughter rippled through the air as scooters and skateboards clattered across smooth curves and sunlit ramps Tuesday on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM).Eleven-year-old Kahi...
Oct 08, 2025

4Rs Christmas Dinner and Dance
The Red River Roping and Riding Arena will host its Christmas Dinner and Dance November 29 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.See the poster for details.
Oct 08, 2025

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project with U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a larger pitch on linking energy cooperation and suppor...
Oct 08, 2025

Trojans seeking quicker start, amplified playoff success
The Tisdale Trojans are four games into their 2025/26 regular season and sport a 3-1 record.While it's a small sample size, it is a good sign for a team that has had trouble starting on time the past ...
Oct 08, 2025

Nominations for mayoral by-election in Tisdale closing on Wednesday
The Town of Tisdale's mayoral race should be clear later this week. Residents can still submit nomination forms at the Town Office at the RECplex through the end of the work day on Wednesday, Oct. 8. ...
Oct 07, 2025

Residents brave cool weather, power outage to visit Melfort FD open house
The Melfort Fire Department didn't let a power outage deter them from hosting their annual open house on Sunday. Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW they were happy with the turnout at the ev...
Oct 07, 2025