Community

Melfort Communities in Bloom receives international award for Spruce Haven Playground

The City of Melfort added to its collection of Communities in Bloom (CiB) awards on the walls of city hall.Melfort CiB presented the framed Dr. Lucija ike Award from the 2019 INTERSTAS (International ...

Lisa Brady Mar 10, 2020 Melfort Mayor Rick Lang (right) receives the Dr. Lucija Čikeš Award from Croatia on behalf of the city from Melfort Communities in Bloom. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

'It's just not safe anymore': Village of Plunkett raising funds to install reverse osmosis water system

The community of Plunkett will continue fundraising efforts for a reverse osmosis system with an event on Friday.The village of around 40 households and 60 residents has been under a precautionary dri...

Mar 10, 2020 The Village of Plunkett has been under a precautionary drinking water advisory for the past three years. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

North East School Division outlines effects of teachers' sanctions

The North East School Division made some adjustments in light of Monday's announcement by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF).The organization announced teachers would begin withholding servic...

Mar 10, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan Notice of Annual General Meeting

"As President of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), it's my honour and privilege to invite First Nations living off reserve and Mtis to our 2020 Annual General Meeting," said ...

Mar 10, 2020

North East SPCA AGM: Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter opening gets the ball rolling

For the North East SPCA, 2019 was defined by the opening of the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort in September.It was the main highlight during the SPCA's annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursda...

Lisa Brady Mar 09, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Town of Nipawin hosting open house this week

Nipawin residents have a chance to learn more about the future of the community, and to also have a say on that future.The Town of Nipawin is hosting an open house Thursday, March 12.The event will be...

Mar 09, 2020 (Facebook/The Evergreen Centre)

Senior curlers take to the ice

The first event of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association's 55-plus games is underway.The curling portion of the games kicked off Monday at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. Game's Manager...

Mar 09, 2020 Seventy-three curlers compete at the P.A. Golf and Curling Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Northern Sask. communities prepared for coronavirus

The risk for a case of coronavirus in Northern Saskatchewan First Nation communities is low but is not zero, according to the Medical Health Officer for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NIT...

Mar 09, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Victoria Foundation Board and Staff Kicks off New Hospital Fundraising with $100,000 Donation.

We were thrilled to hear from the Premier, the exciting announcement of a new Victoria hospital in Prince Albert.Our Foundation has enjoyed the trust of our community for the last 35 years. Since 1985...

Mar 09, 2020

Third Annual Provincial School Community Council Conference

Light of Christ Catholic Schools is very excited to be welcoming over 70 delegates, presenters, and vendors to the Third Annual Provincial School Community Council Conference on March 14 and 15, 2020....

Mar 09, 2020