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Local rural municipalities welcome bridge inspection program

Local rural municipalities are welcoming a province-wide bridge inspection program.Originally reported by the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is cur...

Jan 07, 2020 The Rural Municipality of Garden River has over 20 bridges in its boundaries. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Local newspaper receives federal funding

A local newspaper is getting a helping hand. The Wakaw Recorder has received funding through the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI).The Recorder is one of 94 publications across Canada to receive feder...

Jan 07, 2020 The Wakaw Recorder office. (submitted photo/Karen Olryd)

Explore Our National Parks

There may be snow on the ground but now is the time to plan your summer camping trip.As cornerstones of Canada's tourism industry, Parks Canada places are committed to providing visitors with high qua...

Jan 07, 2020

Car seat do's and don'ts

Reusing and recycling are usually excellent ideas for most products we use on a daily basis.But that's not the case for car seats.Melfort Ambulance manager Wayne Therres said child safety seats are no...

Jan 06, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan Trappers Association Annual Convention

The Saskatchewan Trappers Association Annual Convention will be held in Humboldt at the Uniplex on March 13 and 14.There are demonstrations, guest speakers, annual meeting, displayers, competitions an...

Jan 06, 2020

Volunteering in the Health Region

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of January 6, 2020The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteer...

Jan 06, 2020

Nipawin announces New Year's baby

Nipawin's New Year's Baby was born on Jan. 2, 2020.Harper Anne Ganton was born to Tamara Martin and Heath Ganton of Codette at the Nipawin Hospital.The baby girl weighed in at eight pounds, three ounc...

Jan 06, 2020 Harper Anne Ganton (pink) was born on Jan. 2, making her the New Year's Baby in Nipawin. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Health Authority)

Heads Up: Distracted Driving Penalties Are Getting Tougher

The Cost Of A First-Time Ticket Will More Than Double; Repeat Offenders To Pay Even More Drivers in Saskatchewan who make the unsafe decision to drive while distracted will soon be paying more for a t...

Jan 06, 2020

Crutwell sled dog race family affair for some

A longtime tradition continues in Crutwell this weekend.The community's annual dog sled races kicked off early Saturday afternoon, starting with single dog races with younger mushers. At noon, some of...

Jan 04, 2020 The Crutwell sled races kicked off with the single dog races Saturday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Repairs on Old Nipawin Bridge begin Monday

The Old Nipawin Bridge will soon be getting some TLC.Steve Shaheen of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure told northeastNOW work will be taking place on the bridge this week, leading to its cl...

Jan 04, 2020 (Submitted/Teresa Gratton)