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Feds, province provide funding to lower child-care costs in Sask.

The federal and provincial governments took another step Friday toward lowering child-care costs for families in Saskatchewan.The governments announced funding will be given to licensed facilities in ...

Nov 19, 2021

Tisdale and District Strings, Riverdogs highlight 40th annual town awards night

Two groups stole the show on Nov. 18 in Tisdale at the town's 40th Annual Awards and Appreciation night.This event was a little different than normal, as the Town of Tisdale celebrated two years, both...

Nov 19, 2021

Melfort Museum and Christmas Castle teaming up to create Christmas Village

A Christmas Village walk-thru is in the works at the Melfort and District Museum grounds in December.Museum curator Gail Marie Anderson told northeastNOW the village is being created in conjunction wi...

Nov 19, 2021

Johnny Reid's national tour includes two shows in Melfort

Canadian Music superstar Johnny Reid is bringing his 'Love Someone' tour to Melfort.The 2022 tour will be in the city on May 21 and 22 at the Kerry Vickar Centre (KVC) in the CJVR performing arts thea...

Nov 19, 2021

COVID vaccine approved for young children: parents and school officials react

Amanda Morin has three children between the ages of five and nine years old, and despite Friday's announcement from Health Canada that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children between the age...

Nov 19, 2021

Governments Of Canada & Saskatchewan Make Life More Affordable For Families Through Reduced Child Care Fees

Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early chil...

Nov 19, 2021

Humboldt lights up the night sky with its community tree

Humboldt kicked off their holiday shopping season by turning on the lights to their festive tree.On Nov 18, Humboldt held their official lighting of the Festive Tree at the Humboldt Historic Campgroun...

Nov 19, 2021

Cash 4 the Holidays 50/50

Cash 4 the Holidays 50/50 We are thrilled to announce one of the Saskatchewan's biggest 50/50 ever! Cash 4 The Holidays 50/50 across Saskatchewan with the opportunity to win up to a HALF MILLION DOLLA...

Nov 19, 2021

Prizes up for grabs by shopping local in Melfort

Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is back with their Us To You X Two campaign to kick off the holiday shopping season.Starting Nov 22 through Dec 20 people who find themselves shoppin...

Nov 18, 2021

Village of Plunkett continuing fundraising efforts for water system upgrades

The Village of Plunkett is still hoping to install a community wide reverse osmosis system, but fundraising for the equipment hasn't been easy over the course of the pandemic.A boil water advisory has...

Nov 18, 2021