Tag Archives: Community
Local support worker breaks barriers for Indigenous women and mothers
A local woman is breaking barriers as a recent graduate from the Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program. Dalanie Wahobin grew up in Meadow Lake and Waterhen Lake. She is among the first Indigenous wo...
Nov 29, 2019 Dalanie Wahobin, 28, is among the first to graduate from the Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program offered at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in October 2019. (submitted photo/ Dalanie Wahobin)
Melody Motors 'We Scare Hunger' campaign brings in over 11,000 pounds of food
It was a record year for the Melody Motors 'We Scare Hunger' campaign.A total of 14 schools across the northeast region participated in the 2019 campaign, and 11,348 pounds of food were collected for ...
Nov 29, 2019 Members of Melody Motors hand delivered donations to the Melfort Food Bank and other local food banks. (Facebook/Melody Motors)
Nipawin Salvation Army seeking volunteers during kettle campaign
The Nipawin Salvation Army is making a call for volunteers to sit at Christmas kettles.Kettles went out Nov. 28 around Nipawin at No Frills, Save U IGA and Pineland C-oop grocery store.Community Servi...
Nov 29, 2019 The Salvation Army kettle campaign is underway. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
First Nations communities calling for government support for suicide problems
Chiefs and council members from Saskatchewan First Nations communities gathered for a media conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) office in Saskatoon on Thursday.Among th...
Nov 29, 2019 Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ron Mitsuing (left), FSIN Vice-Chief David Pratt (middle) and Fond du Lac Chief Louis Mercredi (right) gathered at the FSIN office in Saskatoon to address the growing suicide concerns in Saskatchewan First Nations communities on Nov. 28, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
It’s a time to be Jolly
With Christmas fast approaching it is time to ensure your holiday is not affected by tragedy. Ensuring the safety of loved ones and guests is important at any time of year but Christmas brings added h...
Nov 29, 2019
CP Holiday Train stopping in Wynyard
The food bank in Wynyard is getting some help with donations from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train next Wednesday.The train will roll in to the community at 4:15 p.m. with performances by Scott Helm...
Nov 29, 2019 CP Holiday Train stopping in Wynyard on Wedensday Dec. 4. (submitted photo/CP Holiday Train)
Kinistino School playground fundraiser brings in over $4,000
The Kinistino School Family Dance Fundraiser on the weekend was a big hit.The event held at the sport complex gym helped raise money for the Kinistino School playground, after safety concerns were rai...
Nov 28, 2019 Fundraising is underway to replace the main structure of the Kinistino School playground. (submitted photo/Sheldon Larson)
Five years of bringing Christmas to seniors in Melfort
With the holiday season right around the corner, the Melfort Secret Santa for Seniors program is in full swing.The program that teams up with home care is into its fifth year and is a continued need i...
Nov 28, 2019 Ornaments serve as wish lists for seniors on the Christmas tree at the Melfort Dairy Queen. (submitted photo/Cassie Davis)
Farmer's Bonspiel in Humboldt
There is a Farmer's Bonspiel coming up in Humboldt February 7 and 8 at the Humboldtt Curling Club.$120/team 1 - Six end game on Friday 3 - Four end games on Saturday Prizes Phone: 306-320-7939 or Emai...
Nov 28, 2019
Volunteering in the Prince Albert Region of Sask Health Authority
The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of November 25, 2019The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunte...
Nov 28, 2019