The City of Melfort may not have received as much snow as first feared, but that doesn't mean there aren't challenges on the streets and sidewalks. An Alberta Clipper came through the province as March comes to a close and the system brought wet snow and strong wind. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk t...

The Humboldt District Health Foundation's Equip to Care campaign was a huge success. The 13th annual campaign raised $192,303.90 which will be used to purchase desperately needed equipment for the Humboldt District Health Complex. Foundation Executive Director Lorrie Bunko was thrilled with the response to the campaign...

The Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) has been busy this week with a couple of significant calls. Crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover just east of the village of Love Wednesday night. The following day, the NFD was called to a garage fire in Nipawin. Crews responded to this garage fire around noon on Thursday. (Ni...

The Town of Nipawin has awarded the tender for their outdoor multi-sport court. The tender was awarded to Watermaster Irrigation Services Ltd. at this week's council meeting, for an amount not exceeding $335,000 plus GST. General Manager of Leisure Services Chelsea Corrigan told northeastNOW the court will hold one bas...

The Town of Tisdale passed their operating and capital budget for 2025 at their council meeting this week. "This budget has been carefully developed to reflect the needs and priorities of our community, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability," a town news release stated. Residents w...

The City of Humboldt is preparing for the snow and wind as winter refuses to go away quietly. An Alberta Clipper is expected to bring 10 cm of snow or more to the Humboldt area, along with wind gusts up to 70 km/h. That combination is expected to make life miserable for motorists across the province. Director of Public...

A man wanted by police has been known to frequent the northeast. According to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, 28-year-old Seagun Laliberte has been known to live in the Nipawin, Red Earth Cree Nation, and Cumberland House areas. Laliberte faces a number of weapon and other charges, including pointing a firearm, using a fi...

Melfort RCMP are looking for your help as they battle ongoing issues with thefts from liquor stores. In a news release on Wednesday, the Melfort detachment indicated they have dealt with "an unusually high number of shoplifting incidents from liquor stores in Melfort" over the past few days. There were five s...

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is cautioning people about a wanted man who has ties to Tisdale.Twenty-four-year-old Darius Ryell McNab's last known addresses are in Tisdale, Fishing Lake First Nation, Gordon First Nation, and Star First Nation. He is listed as 6-4 and 233 pounds. McNab is wanted for assault with a weapon,...

SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "SaskTel's 5G network is delivering for the people of Saskatchewan by transforming how they connect, work, and access...

One last gasp of winter is heading our way. The province will see an Alberta Clipper coming through on Thursday, bringing with it significant precipitation and strong wind. Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the system is expected to arrive overnight into Thursday morning in west-central ...

Humboldt RCMP are asking for the public's help to solve a case of vandalism. The incident happened at a business parking lot along Highway 20 in Middle Lake on March 6. Video surveillance showed a four-door older model Chevrolet truck with a dark slip tank pull into the parking lot. (Submitted/RCMP)A man wearing a ball...

The warmer weather isn't all good news for homeowners in Melfort. It appears the criminal element is also warming up, attempting to steal items from vehicles and garages. Numerous posts on various social media pages regarding crime in Melfort have indicated attempted break-ins and thefts across the city, including Scot...

The Melfort Mustangs look to take a stranglehold in their SJHL playoff series with the Kindersley Klippers. Melfort won the first two games at the Northern Lights Palace by a combined score of 11-3. The Mustangs had two goals and an assist from Reilley Kotai in their 5-2 victory Friday night. Melfort scored six unanswe...

The warm weather is welcome, but the spring thaw and melt can lead to issues for unprepared homeowners. The City of Humboldt is asking residents if their home is ready for the spring thaw. "Flood damage can be quite costly. With the arrival of spring, it is important to be aware of the risks spring thaw can bring,...

A suspect wanted after the break-ins at post offices in Codette and Love has been arrested. Nipawin RCMP found Reginald Nawakayas while out on patrol on Sunday. He was taken into custody, and during the arrest they found and seized a loaded sawed-off shotgun. Nawakawas was charged with an additional eight counts, most ...

The federal election is upon us, and there are some changes of note for residents in local communities. A new election map has led to electoral ridings being altered, meaning many will be voting in a different constituency in 2025 than they did in the last vote in 2021. Here are the new constituencies in the 2025 Feder...

The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation's 2025-26 Hockey and Leadership Development Program is accepting applications. The program is designed to provide "opportunities to Saskatchewan youth to develop and refine their hockey skills as well as their leadership potential," according to the Foundation's news release....

Local businesses and community leaders were honoured over the weekend at the annual Mel-Bex Awards. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) organized the business awards gala at the CJVR Performing Arts Theatre at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Executive Director Lorana McComber told northeastNOW the evening i...

A big weekend for local teams at the HOOPLA provincial high school basketball championships in Saskatoon. The Wynyard Bears won the 3A girls championship with a 69-53 victory over Indian Head on Saturday. Lanigan finished with the bronze medal after a 66-52 win over Regina Christian. The top-seeded St. Brieux Crusaders...

Same abbreviation, different name. The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation is no more and has been renamed to the Humboldt District Health Foundation. The organization's new logo celebrating their name change. (Submitted/HDHF)"By replacing 'Hospital' with 'Health' in our name, we are better reflecting the full r...

Acknowledging this is her graduation year, Prince Albert's Ella Attree says the feeling is surreal.The 17-year-old is both performing and coaching at this weekend's Stars on Stage competition in Prince Albert. The event, which is being held at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre, features over 400 dancers, who are representing s...

The 100 Women Who Care chapter in Tisdale has awarded their first ten thousand dollars. At their inaugural meeting this week, the organization donated the money to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Tisdale chapter spokesperson Dorthy Folden told northeastNOW that about 70 women came to the meeting to hear from the three di...

The provincial government tabled the 2025-26 budget this week, and there has been positive reaction from a local MLA and mayor on what the document entailed. MELFORT MLA TODD GOUDY Melfort's MLA believes this week's provincial budget delivered in uncertain times. Todd Goudy, who is also Speaker of the Legislative Assem...

Some important new equipment for Kelvington Mobile Health Services (KMHS). Two new Lifepak 35 cardiac monitor defibrillators are being introduced into service. The existing monitors are almost 25 years old, and KHMS said the new equipment is the eighth generation introduced, with the first coming over 40 years ago. The...

The Melfort Museum grounds will soon be growing. The organization will be undertaking a land expansion project called "Looking to the Future by Expanding the Past". "Thanks to a generous donation from the Melfort Ag Society, we have acquired land to the west of our property," explained curator Brend...

It seems like eons ago, but yesterday at the same time. Students and school staff province-wide were sent home five years ago this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The time that followed was marked with uncertainty, fear, and concern for what was to come, both health-wise and academically. Horizon School Division Dir...

An important piece of medical equipment is now at the Nipawin Hospital, thanks to the generosity of supporters of the Nipawin Region Hospital Foundation (NRHF). The facility is now equipped with the Belmont Rapid Infuser RI-2, purchased with the money raised from the 2024 Panhandler Charity Classic golf tournament. Fou...