A new attendance record was part of a successful Melfort Exhibition last weekend. Emily Lacno of the Melfort Ag Society said the fair was a hit, with an attendance record set for Saturday. "All of the vendors and amenities were able to keep up and ensure everyone had a great time," Lacno told northeastNOW. Th...

A community that will likely see some benefit from BHP's potash mine in Jansen is weighing in on a delay in the project. Mayor Tony Mycock spoke about BHP's decision in a news release outlining updates in the community. "The recent BHP news about the Jansen mine being operational mid 2027 rather than 2026 and the ...

Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in areas like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, and Buffalo Narrows is high to very high tonight into tomorrow. People with lu...

The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, estimates Patty Hughes, CEO of the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. Hughes welcomed the news of an agreement between Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns and operates th...

For the first time in its 114-year history, the Saskatchewan Men's Amateur Championships were held at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) this past week.Also at the course were the Women's Amateur Championships, marking the second time the event was in Humboldt, as it was previously hosted there in 2014.Almost 150 golfers fro...

By way of the Low Carbon Economy Fund's Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada is supporting 13 Indigenous-led clean energy projects and that includes one in the northeast.Kinistin Saulteaux Nation is receiving over $845,000 for its Kizis-Pimibizaowgamik project to build a charging system to power communi...

Homeowners in the Melfort area could soon see some activity around their properties. SaskPower is currently installing smart meters in the Melfort region. Spokesperson Joel Cherry told northeastNOW notices about the smart meter installations were sent out to residents recently, and they hope to have all of them install...

The Nipawin Fire Department had a fairly normal week when it comes to the workload they had, but the nature of their calls from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18th attracted a lot of attention.On Monday, the NFD responded to a two vehicle collision. Fire Chief Paul Cockell confirmed over the phone that nobody was...

The Melfort RCMP are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old male from Melfort named Zachery Gerard.He's described as about 5'10, between 140-150 pounds, with hazel eyes, and has light brown hair that's currently in a buzz cut. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with a black shirt, black pa...

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has released new information regarding their investigation into a missing 24-year-old woman. Natanis Merasty was reported missing by her family to the RCMP on May 9.Later that same month, EPS took over the investigation and continues to work with its law enforcement counterparts in var...

It's a sure sign summer is in full swing - the Melfort Parade was held in the city on Friday. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce organized this year's parade with the theme 'Back to the Future.'(Cam Lee/northeastNOW)Warm, dry weather greeted parade-goers as the event wound down Bemister Ave. E., Brunswick S...

The Back Alley Tour in Melfort was in full swing on Thursday. The ninth annual event features artists from the northeast and beyond displaying a wide variety of artwork. Artists at the show in the alley behind Northern Lights Gallery work in many different mediums, including metal, canvas, and crystal. One of the most ...

Two leaders from northeastern Saskatchewan say their communities are ready to be part of the business growth that will come with the expansion of the Port of Churchill and an increased focus on movement of goods within Canada. Mayor Marlon Zacharias in Nipawin and Chief Marcel Head of Shoal Lake Cree Nation represent c...

A man who was charged after a stolen truck hit a police vehicle in Hudson Bay has received his sentence. James Whitehead, 22, received a conditional sentence order, which means he will not be incarcerated but will serve his sentence in the community under strict conditions. His co-accused, 30-year-old Sabrina Kelly, re...

Melfort RCMP were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 41 late Tuesday morning. Investigators determined a semi-truck and trailer and a pickup truck collided. The lone occupant of the truck, a 20-year-old man from Melfort, was declared dead at the scene. No name has been released. The driver of the...

An unusual reminder from the Town of Choiceland after an unwanted discovery in a recent load of recycling. "MTN Disposal Ltd recovered two dead domestic chickens from the most recent load of [recycling] that was picked up in the Choiceland/Smeaton area," a social media post from the town stated. The town remi...

A man from Prince Albert has died after his vehicle struck a moose. Nipawin RCMP were called to the scene on Highway 55 just west of Smeaton Monday night. A 50-year-old passenger in the vehicle was declared dead at the scene, and his family has been notified. The woman driving the vehicle was taken to hospital with non...

Another vital piece of medical equipment is now in Melfort's hospital thanks to a generous donation. An anonymous donor paid for two critical monitors for use in the hospital. North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) board chair Peggy George told northeastNOW they were thankful for the donation. "We're always ...

The annual Melfort Exhibition returns next week, and so does its unofficial kickoff. The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is hosting this year's parade on Friday, July 18. This year's theme is Back to the Future. "One of our board members came up with it," said MTACC Executive Director Loran...

The Melfort and District Museum will soon be the beneficiary of a ton of free advertising.The non-profit organization is the recipient of the second annual Community Airtime Award, which will grant them over $50,000 worth of radio airtime, courtesy of 105 CJVR and 750 Beach Radio."We are thrilled to be the recipie...

A yearly arts showcase in Melfort continues to grow. The Back Alley Tour will be held July 17 in the back alley behind Northern Lights Gallery, just east of the 200 block of Main Street. The show runs from 2 to 8 p.m.Organizer Sandra Dancey told northeastNOW the event is getting bigger and better each year. "We ha...

An investigation is underway into a fatal crash in Humboldt. RCMP were called about a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Main Street Friday morning at 11. Investigators determined a car and SUV collided, and both drivers were taken to hospital by EMS. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old man f...

A section of Hwy 41, just west of Melfort, has reopened to traffic after a serious crash.The collision happened just before noon.Melfort RCMP Staff Sgt. Ryan Case told northeastNOW officers were on scene and had a detour in place for several hours.No other details have been released. - cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

City council in Melfort heard from a company looking to reduce food waste in municipalities across the country. A virtual delegation from FoodCycle Science addressed council on food waste management in Melfort. Spokesperson Maddy From told council members the challenges and problems that food waste can cause for munici...

Months after first speaking up, James Smith Cree Nation Chief Kirby Constant has once again issued a call for increased transparency in how the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) spends its money. Constant's main complaint stemmed from information that during the COVID-19 pandemic, FSIN took in $6.5 mill...

A massive celebration brought people to Nipawin on the weekend. The community celebrated its 100th birthday and homecoming Friday through Sunday. Among the dignitaries at the event were Premier Scott Moe, Carrot River Valley MLA Terri Bromm, and of course Nipawin Mayor Marlon Zacharias. A variety of events highlighted ...

A series of thefts have Wynyard RCMP asking for your help to find the suspects. Police were called to several break-and-enter related thefts in Wynyard on Friday, June 13. Various items were stolen from separate homes in the 500 block of Third St. E. Video surveillance from early that morning captured two females forci...

The Kinistino Fire Department was called to a tractor fire over the weekend. The call came Saturday night just before 9:30. Crews responded to a tractor that had caught fire after the operator left for the night.The tractor was a total loss, and crews quickly put out the blaze. - cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com