Tag Archives: Community
Marguerite Riel Centre gradually returning services and programs during re-opening
June 15 was when the Marguerite Riel Centre re-opened its doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.The centre provides activities, life skills, and mental health support programs for families, residential ...
Jul 20, 2020
New event coming to Melfort bringing music and art together
An event is coming to Melfort to help raise funds and support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.'Music to Art' was created by Justin Rempel and his daughter Micaela. Justin said they got t...
Jul 19, 2020
Demand for fresh produce doubles via growers co-op food box program
NANAIMO - A popular produce delivery program for the mid-island has grown substantially as food security is pushed to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online registrations for the weekly pr...
Jul 19, 2020
Carrot River hosting first Street Hockey Classic
As provincial, western, and national tournaments are on hiatus amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Town of Carrot River hopes to welcome in some of Saskatchewan's avid ball hockey players.While it te...
Jul 18, 2020
Olds College signs memorandum of understanding with SVG Ventures
OLDS, ALTA. – Olds College and SVG Ventures are pleased to announce they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the establishment of SVG's THRIVE Canada Accelerator and start...
Jul 17, 2020
Tisdale Golf urges participants to remember health guidelines amid risk of shutting down
It's been two months since golf courses across Saskatchewan were allowed to re-open during the coronavirus pandemic.Under new provincial health guidelines, which include tee times being 10 minutes apa...
Jul 17, 2020
KVC, Historic Post Office set to open Sept. 1 in Melfort
The City of Melfort has outlined the reopening plan for many of its indoor facilities.As northeastNOW reported earlier this week, the Northern Lights Palace arena will open for user groups Aug. 17.The...
Jul 17, 2020
'Uncomfortable... but it absolutely needs to be talked about': systemic racism experiences in Melfort
Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...
Jul 17, 2020
Man saves drowning coyote pup ‘Yip Yip’ while on river rafting trip
A wild coyote pup was taken on quite the southern Saskatchewan river cruise last month.According to Bonnie Dell, the President of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan, the pup was rescu...
Jul 16, 2020
Local municipalities preparing to open rinks for season
Rinks in Saskatchewan have been permitted to open since July 6 and local municipalities are getting their facilities ready.In Melfort, City Manager Ryan Danberg confirmed to northeastNOW they are tent...
Jul 16, 2020