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Housing sales increase slightly in Melfort in 2019

Melfort saw more home sales in 2019 than in the previous year.There were 78 homes that sold in the city as of the end of November, according to Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty.That...

Jan 02, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: NCHCF Radiothon brings in over $54,000 for infant incubators

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:-The North Central Health Care Foundation's radiothon makes this year's list of top ...

Jan 01, 2020 Donors taking pledges during the Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR in October. (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)

City 'furious' about Crokicurl damage

The City of Melfort is asking the public if they can assist in identifying what appears to be two men who vandalized the Crokicurl rink on Friday.A Facebook post under the title 'City of Melfort feeli...

Lisa Brady Jan 01, 2020 Do you know who these two are? The City of Melfort believes they may be responsible for damage to the Crokicurl rink. (Submitted/City of Melfort)

Local realtor appointed to provincial realtors' association board

The newly amalgamated Saskatchewan Realtors' Association (SRA) has a local realtor on its board of directors.Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty in Melfort was recently appointed to th...

Dec 31, 2019 Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty Melfort. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort Legion to host third annual New Year's Day Levee

For the third year in a row, the Melfort Legion is ringing in the new year and the new decade with their New Year's Day levee.Legion Comrade Jim Graham said they began the event in Melfort three years...

Dec 31, 2019 The Melfort Legion will play host to their third annual New Year's Day Levee.(Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: Kinistino area couple secures funds for wheelchair for six-year old daughter

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:Over $60,000 was brought in through a fundraiser for a wheelchair upgrade for a six-...

Dec 31, 2019 (Submitted photo/Colleen Hansen)

December 31 – 2019 May Go Down As a Transitional Year for the Riders

A year ago the biggest question was if the Riders were going to go big on Bo Levi Mitchell or Mike Reilly.What a difference a year makes.A year ago the sight of Brandon Bridge running around and being...

Dec 31, 2019

Work continues on Melfort Habitat for Humanity house

Progress continues at the new Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort.The 1,000 square-foot three-bedroom bungalow is being built at 404 Burrows Ave. W.Project manager Terry Thurrott told northeastNOW t...

Dec 30, 2019 The Melfort Habitat for Humanity house is expected to be complete in the spring. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Sports Year in Review: Saskatoon sports legend Bowers passes away

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting sports stories of 2019, as selected by our sports reporters Mat Barrett and Aaron Schulze:-Back in September, we learned of the p...

Dec 30, 2019 (Facebook/Neil Shewchuk)

Melfort to host 2020 Provincial Snowmobile Festival

The Melfort and District Trail Riders (MDTR) will stage the 2020 Provincial Snowmobile Festival in Melfort in the new year.The event will host riders from all over the province on Feb. 28 and 29.MDTR ...

Dec 29, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)