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Protests supporting Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs against pipeline held on Albert Street

Traffic was blocked for about an hour at several spots along Albert Street on Saturday night, as a protest was held in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs in British Columbia who oppose the...

Feb 16, 2020 Protesters stage a demonstration on the Albert Street bridge in Regina on Feb. 15. Those in attendance were rallying in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs who oppose the construction of a natural gas pipeline in their territory.

Lawton’s experience, calming influence seen in Saskatchewan’s 6-4 win at Scotties

Robyn Silvernagle and her Saskatchewan rink have more than just last year's Scotties experience to draw on throughout the 2020 tournament.Third Stefanie Lawton was the skip for Saskatchewan when the S...

Feb 15, 2020 Team Saskatchewan third Stefanie Lawton during the team's practice on Feb. 14, 2020. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)

Melfort home sales drop slightly in January

The Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) has released figures on the housing market activity in Melfort for January.The Melfort area saw 11 homes sell last month, three fewer than in the same perio...

Feb 15, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Affinity Credit Union branch renovations continue

The extensive renovations continue at Affinity Credit Union in Melfort. Members and employees have had to adapt to the renos over the past few months. Chief Financial Officer Lise de Moissac told nort...

Feb 14, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Fundraising fishing derby taking place this weekend

Lakeland and District Fire Department is inviting people to drop their lines in the water for a good cause this weekend.The department will host its third annual fundraising fishing derby Saturday aft...

Feb 14, 2020 The Lakeland and District Fire Department is ready to build its new fire hall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

House band at Danceland to grace the stage one last time

A final show will be played tomorrow night by the house band at Danceland in Manitou Beach.The Decades have been playing together for the past 36 years but have made the difficult decision of retiring...

Feb 14, 2020 Dancelands house band, the Decades will have their final performance as a group on Saturday. (Submitted photo/Millie Strueby)

Mardis Gras on Main

The Melfort Trade Alliance is hosting an event sure to be enjoyed by all: Mardis Gras on Main, Saturday, February 29th at the Melfort Historic Post Office.Have you grabbed your tickets yet? The music ...

Feb 14, 2020

First Annual PA Vintage Drag Race

First Annual PA Vintage Drag Race Saturday, presented by the Saskatchewan Vintage Snowmoile Association and the Prince Albert Snowmobile Club, will be held March 7 at the Prince Albert Airport.This is...

Feb 14, 2020

Where's the report on Pinehouse? NDP says government is dodging

With six weeks of the new year gone, the opposition NDP wants to know why the promised report on the troubled Northern Village of Pinehouse still hasn't been shown to the public.The government previou...

Feb 13, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A. and area not immune to radon issue

Saskatchewan has an issue with radon.A study published in Scientific Reports found Saskatchewan and Alberta have some of the highest reported levels of the gas in the world. The study was put together...

Feb 13, 2020 Diagram of how radon can enter a home. (Family Action Network)