DISCLAIMER: This article contains content and photos that could be disturbing to some readers.--Conservation officers are looking for help to find the person responsible for dumping a bull elk in Nipawin. They received a call on the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line about an elk dumped and left to waste in the...

The Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) held their annual badminton provincials at Nipawin's L.P. Miller Comprehensive School this past weekend that saw a handful of athletes collect hardware on home court. Nipawin's Martina Moore and Toni Akinwuntan won gold in girls doubles, going undefeated in the...

One person was taken to hospital by STARS after a semi/vehicle collision Thursday night near Wakaw. According to Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire and Rescue, their department and Cudworth/Hoodoo Fire Rescue responded to the two-vehicle collision on Highway 41.One person was trapped inside a vehicle, and was rescued with the Jaws of L...

The Melfort Fire Department now has another tool to help them fight fires.They have acquired a new Rosenbauer T-Rex Articulating Platform truck. (Melfort Fire and Rescue/Facebook)Fire Chief Leonard Whitney told northeastNOW the unit replaces the former stick-ladder unit. "Our new truck has a basket on it which all...

The Muskoday Volunteer Fire Department is expressing their appreciation to the multiple agencies, who helped contain a fast moving grass fire and prevented the loss of any homes.Thursday's initial 9-1-1 call came in around 12:45p.m and originated from South Hill Road. As per a statement on the fire dept.'s social media...

Nipawin fire crews have been busy over the last few days. Late Wednesday night, two hours after responding to a false alarm, firefighters were called about a structure fire in Central Park. A fire destroyed this structure in Central Park on Wednesday. (Nipawin Fire /Facebook)Just after lunch the next day, smoke could b...

UPDATE: RCMP confirmed on Monday that Cole Smith has been found.---Melfort RCMP are looking for a missing person. Cole Smith was last seen Thursday afternoon. He stands 5'6" and weighs 150 pounds and was last seen wearing black pants, black shoes, a black hat, and a red and black plaid jacket. RCMP are still worki...

The president of the North East Teachers' Association (NETA) is reacting to the overwhelming 'no' vote from Saskatchewan teachers to the government's latest offer. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced Thursday night that 90 per cent of teachers voted 'no' on the proposal that saw an 8 per cent wage inc...

A man who was found lying on a street in Prince Albert will be the subject of a public inquest next month.The dates for the public inquest, into the death of Wesley Lathlin, will be held June 10 to 14 at the Travelodge in Saskatoon.The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Subsequent start times wil...

The WHL Prospects Draft was held on Thursday, and the list was full of local players. Kayden Stroeder was the first local product selected. The Humboldt U15 AA Bronco from Lanigan was selected fifth overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings. The centre had 127 points in just 27 games last season, including 58 goals. He also ha...