SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...

SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...

Good news for residents in Watson. The precautionary drinking water advisory that was in place has been lifted.The advisory was issued earlier this week due to low chlorine levels.

A major anniversary for the Melfort Multi-K this year. The event is celebrating 15 years in September, which would have been 16 had the COVID-19 pandemic not thrown a wrench into organizers' plans. "We're celebrating 15 years this year, so it's pretty exciting," Race Director Allison Rogers said. Rogers told ...

The historic Humboldt Canadian National (CN) railway station will soon have a demolition date.CN is planning to apply to the federal government for permission to demolish the station, which has federal heritage status.That will likely happen next week on Aug. 12, based on a notice attached to the fence surrounding the ...

Motorists in the Wakaw area could be affected by a couple of road projects. Over 17 km of Highway 2, between Wakaw and Cudworth, is being rebuilt, along with the replacement of two culverts. That will be followed by paving. Grading work is underway and the Ministry of Highways expects that project to wrap up by the end...

The second in northeastNOW's focus on Melfort's historic buildings highlights the most recognizable structures in the city. The Historic Post Office has dominated the skyline in the downtown core since it opened in 1913. Museum curator Brenda Mellon said the post office was constructed just after the turn of the centur...

One person was taken to hospital after a collision between a car and a semi south of Melfort. The incident happened Thursday morning. Melfort fire chief Leonard Whitney said an occupant of the car was taken to hospital by EMS.It's believed that the person was then transported by STARS to hospital in Saskatoon for furth...

The City of Humboldt is looking for interest in developing their new recreation centre. They have issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Rec-Create Humboldt initiative. The Rec-Create Humboldt committee took their final report to City Council in June, identifying shortages of ice time, indoor court facilities, ...

Residents in Melfort may have noticed an unwanted tacky substance on their vehicles when parked on certain city streets this summer. Perhaps surprisingly, the substance is not directly from the trees themselves. Forest Health Program Lead with the Ministry of Environment, Brian Ponitowski, told northeastNOW that it is ...

A Wadena company has been fined after a worker was injured earlier this year. Mallard Diversified Services Inc. pleaded guilty in Wynyard Provincial Court July 22 to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. They were charged with failing to ensure a portable ladder was secured against acci...

With the departure of longtime head coach and GM Mike Reagan to the WHL's Kelowna Rockets, the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers had massive shoes to fill at the head coach and general manager position. They announced yesterday they're turning to a Brandon product to fill them.Former AAA Wheat King and Brandon native Cole McCai...

The Town of Watson is under a precautionary drinking water advisory. The Water Security Agency issued the advisory due to the chlorine levels dropping below standards. Residents are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before consumption or use for brushing teeth, soaking dentures, and was...

The Nipawin Fire Department had to rescue a dog over the long weekend. The department was called out to the RM of Torch River Monday morning, when a dog fell over a cliff. The animal was found on a ledge, about 30 feet from the top and 60 to 70 feet from the riverbank. Firefighters sent rope rescue members over the edg...

Months after the passing of Carl Lentowicz, Denare Beach will choose is first new mayor in three decades. Lentowicz filled the role from 1997 until he passed away this past February. The three people who have opted to run include Dale Holmgren, Jennifer Hysert and Karen Thompson. The by-election date is set for Septem...

The Kinistino Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover early Thursday afternoon. The crash happened southeast of Struthers Lake. The occupants of the vehicle had already gotten out of the vehicle by the time fire crews arrived. EMS took treated two people, and took them to hospital with non-life-threateni...

Several local communities have received Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants through the Government of Saskatchewan and SGI. The Town of Carrot River received $42,603 for accessible sidewalk crossings for vulnerable users. At Cumberland House Cree Nation, $16,393 was dedicated to the Nations' Way traffic safety initia...

Two local rural municipalities have successfully applied to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Both the RMs of Connaught and Arborfield have been approved for the program following the wind storm event that took place July 11. Anyone with damage in those RMs can visit their websites or visit their offic...

Residents of Arborfield are being asked to conserve their water. "The Town of Arborfield is experiencing higher than normal usage and are asking ratepayers to conserve water over the next few days," the Town of Arborfield said. "To help conserve water during this period, residents are encouraged to restr...

A nearly 60-year-old bridge that is used by thousands of people everyday and lies on Muskoday First Nation has been re-named in honour of a man who laid the foundation for the community. A ceremony was held on Tuesday to officially recognize the Chief John Smith bridge - the community's hereditary chief. "I always...

The new outdoor rink in Melfort is quickly taking shape. The Melfort Kinsmen are completely revamping the Dale Frier Memorial Rink, with new boards and much more. "I'm super impressed with how things have come together," Trevis McConaghy of the Melfort Kinsmen told northeastNOW. Omnisport installed the rink s...

RCMP in Humboldt are looking into a truck theft from Watson. A truck was stolen from a business in the 300 blk. of Railway Ave. in Watson sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27. The vehicle was reportedly seen driving west on Highway 5 before driving south on Highway 6. RCMP describe the truck a...

Carrot River RCMP are asking people to keep an eye out for a missing Prince Albert woman. Mary Rose Daigneualt, 28, also goes by the name Rosa Daigneault, and was last in contact with loved ones on July 3. She is 5'5", 132 lbs., with brown eyes and red, medium length hair. She also has cross tattoos on both cheeks...

It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...

A high school girl from Nipawin has just returned from the opportunity of a lifetime.Klia Young flew home from Dublin, Ireland, where she competed as a member of Team Canada in the Dance World Cup, winning a bronze medal in the process."I don't think it's actually sunk in yet; it was an unbelievable surprise when ...

With a number of charter applications being brought forward by a man accused of killing his severely ill wife, a scheduled trial has been pushed back another nine months.Kevin Searcy is alleged responsible for the death of his wife, Diane, in Nov. 2024 in Snowden - a small community northeast of Prince Albert.Diane had...

A Nipawin man has made his first court appearance after being arrested earlier this year by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE). Douglas Elmer Ray Barks, 34, will have his case return to court Aug. 5 in Nipawin. Barks faces two counts of possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and o...

For generations, the sacred lance run has marked the passing of responsibility from one host community to the next for the Tony Cote Summer Games. This year, after 10 days on the road, the tradition arrived in the Battlefords on the shoulders of young runners with tired legs, full hearts and hundreds of kilometres behi...