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Year in Review: Melfort deals with Dutch Elm Disease

The City of Melfort had a challenge on its hands again this year with the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. After nearly 100 trees were found to have the disease last year, a study by Living Tree Environme...

Dec 28, 2024

Humboldt mayor Rob Muench excited for continued growth in 2025

The mayor of Humboldt is weighing in on 2024 in the city and what's to come in the next 12 months. Rob Muench was elected in November's municipal election. It will be his second term as mayor, having ...

Dec 27, 2024

Nipawin mayor eager to continue progress as 2025 approaches

The Mayor of Nipawin is looking forward to a full four-year term after the fall municipal election. Marlon Zacharias told northeastNOW that one of his largest goals was to bring the community back tog...

Dec 27, 2024

Year in Review: Municipal elections held in northeast

A significant local story in 2024 was the municipal elections held across the province in November. MELFORT In Melfort, Glenn George was re-elected as mayor. He was elected by acclamation, running uno...

Dec 24, 2024

Administration recommends against limiting the number of pot shops in Melfort

The City of Melfort is considering a request to limit the number of cannabis retail stores in the city. In October, Into the Weeds Cannabis and Saskabuds Cannabis requested that Council consider limit...

Dec 20, 2024

Saskatchewan firefighters receive enhanced cancer coverage

Six new types of cancer have been added to the list that Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) covers for most firefighters.The addition of coverage for primary site penile, pancreatic, thyro...

Dec 16, 2024

Town of Nipawin urging residents to volunteer for open board and committee positions

The Town of Nipawin is looking for local residents to serve on several town boards and committees. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW the volunteers that serve in these po...

Dec 16, 2024

'Extraordinary generosity': $1M donation boosts pediatric gastroenterology unit at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

It's another win for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and children in Saskatchewan.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) received a $1 million donation from 10 donors to purchase advance...

Dec 16, 2024

Melfort Twinkle Tour to light up city on Thursday

A sure sign of the Christmas season!The City of Melfort's Twinkle Tour is coming up on Thursday. Recreation and Aquatics Manager Shannon Marshall said the event has been taking place in Melfort since ...

Dec 15, 2024

Melfort crews dealing with icy ruts following snowfall, weather fluctuations

Communities across the region have had a chance to take a breather after significant snow removal was needed following a pair of early storms. The City of Melfort's Director of Public Works said she t...

Dec 13, 2024