Tag Archives: Community
Feedback wanted on allowing e-scooters on public roads across Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is looking for public feedback on e-scooters.Currently, under the Traffic Safety Act, they aren't allowed on any public road in Saskatchewan as they aren't ...
Oct 12, 2021
Watch out for Ticks
The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to remain vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets during the fall season.While blacklegged ticks are rare in Saskatchewan, they remain acti...
Oct 12, 2021
Carrot River is celebrating the opening of their new water treatment plant
Carrot River is cutting the ribbon on its new water treatment plant. In celebration of the project's nearing completion, Brendan Hall, the town administrator, announced the event for Oct. 13."We are f...
Oct 12, 2021
National survey results to inform new standards for long-term care
OTTAWA - Canadian long-term care homes do not currently provide safe, reliable care, and they should put the needs and rights of residents first, according to the respondents of a survey that will hel...
Oct 11, 2021
Marguerite Riel Centre to host Truth and Reconciliation learning day Tuesday
The Marguerite Riel Centre will offer a Truth and Reconciliation learning day on Indigenous culture available to all Melfort residents on Tuesday.The day will be filled with interactive cultural activ...
Oct 11, 2021
Humboldt dominates Stars in weekend home and home
After a couple of split games in the past weeks the Humboldt Broncos came back to dominate the Battlefords North Stars in a home and home series that ended with a win at the Elgar Petersen arena.The B...
Oct 10, 2021
Battlefords Food Bank thankful for donations to meet need
THE BATTLEFORDS, Sask – The Battlefords Food Bank had a successful past season, receiving close to 9,000 pounds worth of fresh produce over the summer. The Battlefords District Food and Resource...
Oct 10, 2021
St. Brieux announces the construction of a water treatment plant
Water treatment plant plans have been announced by the Town of St. Brieux. On Oct. 5, council for the Town of St. Brieux released plans for their water treatment plant. Through the Small Communities F...
Oct 09, 2021
Melfort Food bank planning to set-up satellite banks as food demand increases
The Melfort Food Bank is beginning to see an increase in demand as cooler weather approaches.Secretary and volunteer Ellen Zuck told northeastNOW new families and more individuals are utilizing food h...
Oct 08, 2021
Veteran banners installed in Melfort
Over 70 commemorative banners have been installed on light poles along Sask. Ave. in Melfort to honour area veterans.The banner program, which is a joint effort by the Melfort Legion and Melfort Commu...
Oct 08, 2021