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Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

'It will save a life. Maybe even your own': Melfort Heliport fundraiser officially launched

The fundraising campaign for the new heliport in Melfort is off to a flying start.The official launch of the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) Melfort Hospital Heliport Fundraising Campaign...

Jan 15, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George addresses the crowd at the Melfort Heliport fundraising campaign launch (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...

Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather

During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends.Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

An Evening with Theoren Fleury

Prince Albert Catholic Family Services with community sponsorship is hosting an evening with Theoren Fleury former NHL All Star:Wednesday April 22nd 20206:30 seating, 7:00 pm PresentationThere will be...

Jan 15, 2020

25 Recipients Invested Into Order of Gabriel Dumont

Gabriel Dumont Institute celebrates 40th anniversary serving Mtis students in SaskatchewanSaskatoon-based Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI), a Mtis-owned post-secon...

Jan 15, 2020

Crooked River Snowmobile Rally

The Crooked River Community hall is the location of the Crooked River Snowmobile Rally on February 15. The day starts off with a pancake breakfast from 9 until 11 a.m.See the poster for details.

Jan 14, 2020

Tux n Toques Gala Ticket Sale Deadline Is Wednesday

This is the last chance to get your Tux 'n Toques Gala tickets! The deadline to purchase is Wednesday, January 15th! Call 306-981-6111 to get your tickets!The Gala will be January 18 at the Prince Alb...

Jan 14, 2020

Screenagers documentary being shown across northeast

Screens are all around us, and one documentary hopes to highlight the changes we can make to reduce screentime to improve family relationships and fitness. Screenagers: Growing is being shown around t...

Jan 13, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

48 Communities To Benefit From Traffic Safety Fund Grants

Traffic safety projects in 48 communities across Saskatchewan have been approved for funding from the proceeds of photo speed enforcement (PSE). The PSE committee has awarded the second round of Provi...

Jan 13, 2020