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Important COVID-19 Update for 4-H Clubs

There are a number of new restrictions the Government of Saskatchewan will be implementing as of November 27. We have compiled those most relevant to our membership, but remind everyone to please chec...

Nov 26, 2020

CurlSask Announces Curling Suspension

Curling in Saskatchewan is paused effective November 27th until December 17th. This includes club/league play and all competitions. We know this is an incredibly challenging time for our curling commu...

Nov 26, 2020

Melfort Fire Department hosting different kind of Wing Ding

The Melfort Fire Department is getting ready for its annual Wing Ding event, but it will look a bit different for 2020.Normally, bingo would be played all day as Christmas-related prizes are handed ou...

Nov 25, 2020

New public health measures to come into effect Friday

The Government of Saskatchewan have issued new COVID-19 measures as of Friday, to try to stem the transmission rates across the province. These measures impact restaurants, performance and gaming venu...

Nov 25, 2020

Year-long clerkship program welcomes two medical students to Melfort

A new to Melfort program has two students from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine spending their third-year clerkship shadowing local physicians.The Saskatchewan longitudinal Integra...

Nov 25, 2020

Nipawin Winterlights still shining in December amid pandemic

A mainstay of Nipawin's holiday season won't shut off its lights amidst the coronavirus pandemic.Nipawin Winterlights will run during the first three Fridays in December. The drive-thru light display ...

Lisa Brady Nov 25, 2020

Self Care in Surreal Times

Recently we announced workshop #4 in our 4-part series on pandemic wellness led by Amanda Scandrett of Sacred Circle Healing Arts Our final session will focus on Self Care in Surreal Times.The holiday...

Nov 25, 2020

Three New Exhibitions at the Mann Art Gallery

It's opening day! We have not one, but THREE new exhibitions on display. Stop by today and check out the following in our Main Gallery, Project Space, and Ed Studio. The Mann Art Gallery is in the E.A...

Nov 25, 2020

Melfort fundraising group presents cheque to NESPCA, encourage others to do the same

The dedicated volunteers with the Melfort North East SPCA fundraising group have been busy this year and have been able to donate $14,000.Pat Rumberger told northeastNOW the group does a lot with brin...

Nov 24, 2020

Fred Sasakamoose, 86, dies of complications from COVID-19

One of the NHL's first Indigenous players, the legendary Fred Sasakamoose has passed away. The 86-year-old died in hospital the afternoon of Nov. 24 after battling COVID-19. In an emotional video post...

Nov 24, 2020