The Town of Nipawin continues to work toward improvements to the Evergreen Centre. At the recent council meeting, a report from General Manager of Leisure Services Chelsea Corrigan to council asked for direction regarding a professional review of mechanical upgrades to the building. "This is part of our ongoing du...

Mental health, agronomy, and resilience were the central themes of the inaugural event, Ag Day Humboldt. Sponsored by the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce, producers, chamber members and guests heard from Shari Laventure, one of the directors for Sask Ag Matters. Laventure explained the organization started o...

It's down to a best of three series between Nipawin and Weyburn after the Hawks won game four 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday to square the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) at two games each.The Red Wings, looking to take a stranglehold on the series after a 6-3 win in game three Tuesday jumped out to a 2-0 lead i...

For the second time in their first round Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series, Nipawin is needing a response.The Hawks are down again in the best of seven series after a 6-3 loss in Weyburn on Tuesday. Nipawin trailed the series 1-0 after the first game but responded with a win in game two. Now down ...

Parkland Ambulance is confirming two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries, following a crash Wednesday afternoon south of Prince Albert.The crash occurred around 2p.m. near the Muskoday Bridge on Highway 3. A source close to the incident stated on social media her dad suffered multiple broken ribs.Sh...

The goals finally came for the Melfort Mustangs on Wednesday night, and they did so in a big way.Facing elimination, the Mustangs defeated the visiting Battlefords North Stars 9-4, despite allowing the first two goals of the game."We knew the situation coming to the game, and it definitely was a little discouragin...

A developing low pressure system will bring accumulating snowfall to the region today and continue through the evening and overnight.Environment Canada is predicting 15 to 20 centimetres of snow. A warning covers the Melfort, Nipawin and Tisdale areas, east towards Hudson Bay and down to Kamsack. The exact location of ...

Fundraising continues for the onsite heliport in Humboldt. The Humboldt District Health Foundation (HDHF), celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, is spearheading the project. Both the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Ministry of Health endorsed the start of fundraising for the heliport. STARS Air Ambulance stoppe...

Central and eastern parts of Saskatchewan could be in for some messy weather on Wednesday.A snowfall warning from Environment Canada covered a large area on Wednesday morning, stretching from just east of Saskatoon to the Manitoba border, including Humboldt, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Hudson Bay, Canora and Wynyard, as...

The Melfort Mustangs are one loss away from their season being over.Down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Battlefords North Stars, prior to Tuesday night, Melfort looked to turn the tide back on their home ice, but things didn't go according to plan.Despite the Mustangs scoring the first two goals of the gam...

Following last week's provincial budget, the Saskatchewan NDP have gone on the attack and on Tuesday, was focused on cuts to northern infrastructure.During a stop in Prince Albert, Shadow Minister for Highways and Infrastructure Darcy Warrington said last year's wildfire season showed how critical our highways are, ess...

Spring is here, but the weather will be wintery across central Saskatchewan. An area north of Highway 16 can expect significant snow tonight through tomorrow. Environment and Climate Change Canada's Terri Lang told northeastNOW a system is making its way into Saskatchewan from the west. "We are expecting the snow ...

The Nipawin Hawks will seek to take home ice advantage back in their first round Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff series with Weyburn on Tuesday.The teams split the first two games at Centennial Arena leading to games three and four at Whitecap Resources Centre. Nipawin Head Coach and General Manager Ta...

The Melfort Mustangs hope to get themselves part of the way back into their first-round series tonight (Tuesday) when they host the Battlefords North Stars.Melfort travelled to North Battleford this past weekend for games one and two, unfortunately falling short in both instances.Despite a sizeable shot lead, the Musta...

City of Melfort Public Works crews have been busy trying to clear the streets ahead of an expected dump of snow. Upwards of 15 cm of snow could fall today through tomorrow, and crews have been trying to clear snow to allow the melting snow to drain properly ahead of the warmer spring weather. "Public Works crews a...

A man facing multiple charges after a firearms trafficking investigation has had many of those charges suspended. The Court of King's Bench in Melfort has issued a stay of proceedings against Steven Bondy of Hudson Bay. The criminal proceedings could be revived within one year. Bondy faced weapons trafficking and other...

Honouring the business elite in Melfort and area. The 2026 Mel-Bex Awards Gala was held over the weekend at the Kerry Vickar Centre. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, and Executive Director Lorana McComber told northeastNOW the event was a huge success. "It was just a great evening,&...

RCMP in Humboldt are warning the public about an attempted fraud. It's all linked to the infamous "grandparent scam." Someone in Humboldt received a call March 6 from an unknown person impersonating their grandson saying that he was in jail and needed money for bail. "If you encounter this scam, we recom...

The Melfort Mustangs are not where they want to be, as they now trail their first-round series against the Battlefords North Stars two games to none.Despite outplaying their opponent for the majority of the two games, the Mustangs ultimately ran into hot goaltending, as they only scored a combined four goals on 85 tota...

Saturday's game two between Nipawin and Weyburn was not must win for the Hawks but dropping both games at home to open their Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) first round series to the Red Wings would be a hard hurdle to clear.After falling 4-2 in game one Friday, Nipawin rebounded with a resounding 5-1 win to k...

The Melfort Mustangs fell just short in their first game of the 2026 SJHL playoffs on Friday.Melfort dropped a 4-2 decision to the Battlefords North Stars, as they now trail the best-of-seven series 1-0.The Mustangs will be in action again on Saturday, in North Battleford, as they look for a response.The hope is a win ...

The Nipawin Hawks showed some early playoff jitters, and the veteran laden Weyburn Red Wings took advantage in game one of their first round series Friday at the 'Cage.'Aidan Mohan and Dion Schraeder scored first period goals, Roan Burgess added another in the second frame and the Hawks couldn't come back falling 4-2 o...

The Town of Tisdale has issued a Request for Proposals for a massive multi-residential development in the community. The Town said in a statement that the development on Doghide Drive is the largest land sale opportunity in Tisdale. They are offering land for just one dollar, saying that it is a "major development...

The Melfort Mustangs will begin their 2026 SJHL Playoffs in North Battleford tonight (Friday) as they take on the North Stars.Melfort has to begin on the road, as they are the lower of the two seeds."It's obviously a bit different for us being the lower seed and having to start on the road, but honestly, it's stil...

For the first time in three seasons the Nipawin Hawks will host a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoff game.Nipawin finished the regular season in fourth place and have home ice advantage in the best of seven series against the Weyburn Red Wings. Hawks' captain Finley Radloff is the only player on the roste...

A notice from the Town of Nipawin could likely apply to most communities across the Northeast. The Town has cautioned residents about the extremely icy conditions in Nipawin."Snow and ice are melting during the day and refreezing overnight, creating very slippery roads, sidewalks, and public areas," the Town'...

Spring is here, and the snow has already begun to melt. That melt could cause issues, however, if you don't prepare your property. Trent Fedorychka of Cooperators - Fedorychka Insurance and Financial Services told northeastNOW there are ways you can help avoid damage to your home this spring. "One thing that I def...

The Melfort Mustangs will take on the Battlefords North Stars in a best-of-seven series beginning on Friday.It marks the first round of playoffs between the three (Battlefords) and six (Melfort) seeds in the SJHL this season."If you rewind to the start of the season, we figured we might be a middle-of-the-pack tea...