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State of Emergency declared by Town of Carrot River

The Town of Carrot River has declared a State of Emergency following Sunday night's storm. The weather system brought severe wind, rain, and hail. The storm caused trees to fall on power lines, leadin...

Jun 25, 2024

Tobin Lake mayor and council in by acclamation

No votes will be cast in this year's election in the Resort Village of Tobin Lake as mayor and council have been acclaimed to their positions. Darren Opp, formerly a councillor, is now mayor, replacin...

Jun 25, 2024

Tender awarded for Nipawin Heliport project

Another major hurdle has been cleared in the quest to build a heliport at the Nipawin Hospital. The Twin Lakes District Planning Commission (TLDPC) announced on Monday that CandorBuild Construction ha...

Jun 24, 2024

City of Melfort passes incentive for doctors to practice at Wellness Centre

The City of Melfort is increasing their effort in enticing doctors to the Wellness Centre. At a Special Council Meeting on Friday, Council passed a new Medical Clinic Incentive Policy to help bring, a...

Jun 14, 2024

Small tax increase in Nipawin

The town of Nipawin has set its mill rate for the year. Council passed the new rate at their meeting on Monday. The new mill rate is 7.5245, a slight bump from last year's rate of 7.27. Chief Administ...

Jun 12, 2024

'I'm having fun': Melfort mayor Glenn George running for re-election this fall

The mayor of Melfort has decided he wants another shot at staying in the role. Glenn George told northeastNOW after Monday night's council meeting that he will run for mayor in November's municipal el...

Jun 11, 2024

Dutch Elm Disease spread becoming a concern in Melfort

The City of Melfort is looking to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. Council will vote Monday on whether to approve the appointment of Jeffery Gooliaff of Living Tree Environmental Limited as a Dut...

Jun 06, 2024

Carrot River to sell elementary school to daycare

The future of the old elementary school in Carrot River is now clearer. The town conducted a public call for proposals in May, with the proposals reaching the preliminary review stage by the recreatio...

Jun 05, 2024

City of Melfort looking to fill potholes after cool, wet spell

The varied spring weather hasn't had much of an effect on the City of Melfort's roads, according to the Director of Public Works. "We haven't seen more pothole activity than other years," Lydia Steffe...

Jun 03, 2024

Plenty on the go in City of Humboldt

The City of Humboldt and its council have plenty on their plate right now as a variety of matters across their departments are taking shape.One of the more major issues is the municipality's current d...

May 31, 2024