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Nipawin homeowners, landlords asked to clean properties after snow melt

The Town of Nipawin is reminding homeowners and landlords to clean up their property now that spring has arrived. The Town issued a news release discussing spring clean-up now that the snow has melted...

Apr 20, 2025

Terry, Jellicoe honoured at SUMA convention

A pair of long-time local council members were honoured at this week's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon. Al Jellicoe of Tisdale and Melfort's Doug Terry bot...

Apr 17, 2025

Planning well underway for Nipawin's Centennial Celebration this summer

The Town of Nipawin has a big celebration coming up this summer. Residents past and present will be recognizing the community's 100th anniversary. The town will host their centennial celebration and h...

Apr 16, 2025

Melfort Fire Department adds to fleet of trucks

The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) has welcomed a new fire truck to its fleet. The 2025 Freightliner was custom-built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks of Winnipeg. Engine 221 will now become the department's ...

Apr 15, 2025

Pothole season has emerged after the snow melt

The unwelcome side of spring has reared its ugly head. Potholes on streets across Saskatchewan have been revealed thanks to the spring melt. Melfort's Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told nor...

Apr 15, 2025

New infill lot incentive policy in Nipawin gives developers options

Council in Nipawin has approved a new infill lot development incentive policy. The green light was given at this week's council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW...

Apr 11, 2025

Proper handling of discarded needles important as snow melts

The spring weather has finally arrived, and the snowpack is quickly becoming a memory. Unfortunately, that can be a bad thing in many communities as discarded needles are uncovered after the snow disa...

Apr 09, 2025

Melfort's new Finance Manager revealed at Monday's council meeting

The City of Melfort has filled an important position in city hall. Courtney Beaulieu is the new finance manager for the city and took the position April 1. Director of Corporate Services Lydia Steffen...

Apr 08, 2025

City of Humboldt to receive $226,000 through Housing Accelerator Fund

A local community will receive additional funding through the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Twenty-seven top-performing HAF communities will receive more funding as part of th...

Mar 31, 2025

Melfort council to vote on Historic Post Office roof replacement, main floor lease

Editor's Note: The original article indicated council would vote on the recommendations Apr. 7. Council will not vote on the proposals that day; rather at a 'future council meeting'.-City Council in M...

Mar 31, 2025