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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
Court hears ‘crucial’ info about Megan Gallagher’s death in video
More details have emerged during the jury trial of Roderick Sutherland in an interview with police, where he voluntarily shared information about Megan Gallagher's death.According to the agreed statem...
Oct 07, 2025
Pause extended indefinitely for Sask. Crown land sales
An auction of Crown land has been stopped in its tracks this month, after the premier announced an indefinite extension of the pause on Crown land sales.In 2023, the provincial government announced a ...
Oct 07, 2025

Sask Polytech to close bookstores on Prince Albert and Moose Jaw campuses
A sharp decline in international student enrolment continues to take its toll on Saskatchewan Polytechnic schools. Rosby James, president of the students' association said learners were recently infor...
Oct 07, 2025