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Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident passes away at 113

The oldest person in Saskatchewan has died at the age of 113.Reita Fennell of Melfort passed away peacefully of natural causes with family at her side on Saturday.Carmen Irvine called her grandmother-...

Apr 19, 2021

Hudson Bay RCMP looking for missing 35-year-old man

UPDATE: The RCMP are reporting as of 11:51 a.m. Taniskishayinew has been located safe and sound.-Hudson Bay RCMP are looking for a missing 35-year-old man.Daryl Taniskishayinew was last seen walking w...

Apr 19, 2021

Melfort Fire Chief warns of phone scam asking for funds as part of department

The Melfort Fire Department is warning of a scam that seems to be going around the city.Fire chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW that he was made aware on Monday afternoon of a citizen who had recei...

Apr 19, 2021

Melfort residents to see lower than normal water pressures this week

The City of Melfort is advising residents on the regional water system that there will be lower than normal water pressures on Tuesday and Thursday this week.It'll last between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on e...

Apr 19, 2021

Nipawin Fire responds to two Saturday structure fires

The Nipawin Fire Department was busy on Saturday, April 17 with a pair of structure fires.The first was west of White Fox on Saturday morning where an outbuilding that was being used as a dog kennel w...

Apr 19, 2021

Pattison Media announces 2021 Prairie Equity Scholarship competition

Broadcast and digital media students who are part of under-represented groups can apply for a scholarship sponsored by Pattison Media, formerly the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.The 2021 Prairie Equity...

Apr 19, 2021

Government reports half of Saskatchewan residents 40+ received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Saskatchewan government has reported that 50 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 40+ have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Status of Priority Population Vaccinations, as of...

Apr 19, 2021

'Army behind the army', Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army on the importance of volunteers

In light of National Volunteer Week, northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.The Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army wants to shed some spotlight on vol...

Apr 19, 2021

Gratton, 105 CJVR take home awards... again...at SCMA's

The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were held virtually this year as country music in the province was celebrated.Dozens of awards were handed out, including the Music Director of the Year which wen...

Apr 19, 2021

Prince Albert Mayor warns future "Freedom" rally organizers will face charges

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he is very disappointed in the people who organized and took part in a rally outside Court of Queen's Bench on Saturday. Meanwhile the provincial government called...

Apr 19, 2021