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North East SPCA hopes first 50/50 fundraiser can reach entire region during pandemic

For the first time in its history, the North East SPCA is conducting an online 50/50 fundraiser.Fifty per cent of sales up to a maximum of $50,000 will go to the winner. Only residents in the North Ea...

Lisa Brady Jul 22, 2020

Prince Albert photographer snaps comet shot

A local amateur astronomer is happy after he recently snagged a photo of a rare comet sighting.Rob Worobetz explained he was able to capture a picture of the Neowise comet at a location near Prince Al...

Jul 22, 2020

Communities in Bloom looking for photo submissions of back and front yards

On top of their existing street credit, yard's in Melfort could also win some prizes through Communities in Bloom (CIB).Submissions of back yards as well as front yards and balconies are being accepte...

Jul 22, 2020

Local communities receiving MEEP funding

The provincial government has approved another 303 projects under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).Several of the projects are taking place locally.The Town of Carrot River is receivi...

Jul 22, 2020

Province records 60 new COVID-19 cases, 17 Hutterite communities affected

There are 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, 48 of which are from colonies in the southwest and west central regions of the province. The total amount of active cases is approaching 200.The new...

Jul 22, 2020

Water safety urged during Drowning Prevention Week

Stay safe on the water while having fun this summer.We are in the middle of Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, which runs July 19 to 25.Melfort Ambulance Manager Wayne Therres told northeastNOW drown...

Jul 21, 2020

Saskatchewan COVID-19 total at 970

There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Tuesday, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 970. There are two new cases in the Far North, two in the central region, one in Saskatoon and thr...

Jul 21, 2020

Bus rollover victim identified as Battlefords resident, Unity family reflects on close call

As we learn about one of the victims of the deadly bus rollover in Alberta Saturday, another Saskatchewan family is reflecting on its decision not to take the tour that ended in tragedy.According to A...

Jul 21, 2020

Construction underway on South Ave in Melfort

Summertime means construction season is underway.Several areas around Melfort are experiencing road closures due to work being done to roadways according to Brent Lutz with the city."Whether it be cre...

Jul 21, 2020

Melfort Trade Alliance seeking memberships to become a chamber of commerce

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is looking for businesses to sign up for a membership in the organization.The MTA is looking to become a chamber of commerce, something Melfort hasn't had since 2018 w...

Jul 21, 2020