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Fire Prevention Week looks at fire safety in the kitchen

Fire Prevention Week began on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 10 this year and with Thanksgiving approaching quickly, the theme for 2020 is 'serving up fire safety in the kitchen.'"Cooking fires are the ...

Oct 07, 2020

Johnson focused on small business as part of Humboldt city council campaign

The number of women running for city council in Humboldt is growing.Office Manager at Prairie Diesel Tawnie Johnson said her 13 years in the community and an interest in politics led to her decision t...

Oct 07, 2020

Former Nipawin fire chief looking to become mayor

Another name has entered the race in hopes of becoming the mayor of Nipawin come election day.Former Fire Chief Brian Starkell has thrown his hat into the ring. He was the fire chief in Nipawin for ni...

Oct 06, 2020

P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments

A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...

Oct 06, 2020

Nipawin Fire Department members honoured for long and exemplary service

The Nipawin Fire Department honoured a trio of its members yesterday.Mark Bothorel, Kevin Lockwood, and Bob Hosaluk, were all given their Saskatchewan Protective Services medals for 25-plus years of s...

Oct 06, 2020

Community volunteer hoping for spot on Humboldt city council

For the second municipal election in a row, the name Amanda Klitch will appear on the Humboldt city council ballot.Ten years of volunteering with the JCI's, the Onstage Dance Festival committee, and P...

Oct 06, 2020

Pop-Up Artisan Market

The Mann Art Gallery, along with the Prince Albert Council for the Arts, is hosting a smaller, curated Pop-Up Artisan Market.Since the Evergreen Artisan Market has been postponed to November 2021, thi...

Oct 06, 2020

Ecosystem Restoration in Prince Albert National Park

Fire is a natural, essential part of the ecosystems found in Prince Albert National Park. Parks Canada is releasing images of renewed forest and the return of wildlife to areas in the south west corne...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

Local senior Crown prosecutor looking for seat on Melfort city council

Candidates continue announce their bids for the upcoming municipal election.In Melfort, Wade Rogers has announced his bid for a seat on Melfort city council. Rogers has lived in the city since 2013 an...

Oct 05, 2020