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Higher demand for Saskatchewan fruit produce as more people have staycations
With more people having staycations this year due to the pandemic, many Saskatchewan producers are seeing a higher demand for their fruit produce. Forrest Scharf, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture ...
Aug 23, 2020

Crews busy with several construction projects in Melfort, large portion of Broadway closed
A large paving project on Broadway Ave. N in Melfort will take place this week.As a result of the work, the road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from Saskatchewan Drive W. to McDonald Ave. ...
Aug 23, 2020

Melfort Dairy Queen hosting Miracle Treat Day
The Melfort Dairy Queen is going forward with Miracle Treat Day on Monday.The restaurant will be closed for dine-in and take-out in an effort to keep the number of people down for the safety of custom...
Aug 23, 2020

Nipawin museum closing out shortened season with Show and Shine and Labour Day event
The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum's season is nearly three months shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, but its staff is aiming to close out the final few weeks strong.On Sunday, Aug. 2...
Aug 22, 2020

Curling Canada asking for feedback from curlers, Melfort Club set to open for season
Curling Canada is looking for some feedback from curlers as to how the curling season should look in 2020/2021.The survey asks a number of questions including how someone is feeling about playing this...
Aug 22, 2020

Cindy's Independent presents cheque to Salvation Army for school supplies
Backpacks filled with school supplies will go out next week for students in need with some help from Cindy's Independent Grocer in Melfort.An $850 cheque was presented to the Melfort Salvation Army fo...
Aug 21, 2020

Residents of Nipawin reminded to only place recyclables in blue bin
Residents in Nipawin are getting a reminder that only recyclable products go in their recycle bins.MTN Disposal, the contractors who pick up residents' recycling, have noticed a trend as of late accor...
Aug 21, 2020

Saskatchewan Working To Develop New Human Trafficking Law
The Government of Saskatchewan is working to develop new provincial legislation to prevent human trafficking."Human trafficking is an issue of increasing concern across Canada," Justice Minister and A...
Aug 21, 2020

Reels on Wheels in Prince Albert
Prairie Toyota Dealers and Frank Dunn Toyota Reels on Wheels Drive-In Movie Tour Brings COVID Friendly Entertainment to Prince Albert to Raise Money for CharityThrough the magic of cinema, the Reels o...
Aug 21, 2020

Construction underway on Melfort Liquor Loft
Ground has been broken at the site of the Melfort Liquor Loft.The outlet will be located at the StoneGate Shopping Center on Highway 6 south.Owner Trent Zwingli told northeastNOW the contractor hopes ...
Aug 21, 2020