Community

Melfort and Tisdale donate over 400 pairs of socks for Toasty Toes campaign

Residents in Melfort and Tisdale felt the holiday spirit early by donating 415 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army.The Toasty Toes campaign, a partnership between the Salvation Army and Chiropractic ...

Lisa Brady Nov 24, 2019 Dr. Kimberly Burgis (left) and Captain Jennifer Robins (right) with the 190 pairs of socks raised by Schulte, Siwak, and Burgis Chiropractor clinic in Melfort. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Local First Nations residents continue to suffer from generational trauma

Community leaders at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are sharing their devastation in the midst of what they are calling a suicide crisis. Among all nine First Nations within Meadow Lake Tribunal Counc...

Nov 22, 2019 Chief Ronald Mitsuing ordered a state of crisis and emergency on Thursday night. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Kinistino School hosting family dance fundraiser for the school playground

Kinistino School will be rocking Saturday night for a good cause.The Family Dance Fundraiser will be held at the sport complex gym, starting at 7 p.m.The event is raising money for the Kinistino Schoo...

Nov 22, 2019 (submitted photo/Sheldon Larson)

Parents of young kids urged to be conscious about digital toys

The holiday season is not too far off and many will soon be hitting the stores for gifts.For those looking to get something for young children, some groups are advising people to keep certain things i...

Nov 22, 2019 Parents are encouraged to think about the gifts they give to young children this holiday season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Volunteers, board members being sought by Arts Humboldt

Those interested in the arts are being invited to the Arts Humboldt annual general meeting.The meeting will be held in a classroom at Humboldt Collegiate Institute at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26.Sec...

Nov 22, 2019 Larry Jorgenson (Arts Humboldt), Randy Woods, Katie Nichol, Ryan Josephson, Marilyn Fredsberg, Megan Brooks, Joelle Koenning Judges and Contestants at the 2019 Sound Cheque Showcase. (Facebook/Arts Humboldt)

Suicides prompt State of Crisis on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation near Loon Lake has declared a State of Crisis and Emergency over the chronic amount of recent suicides and attempted suicides in the community.In a media release iss...

Nov 22, 2019 (file photo)

Stagefright Costs Riders Grey Cup berth

I'm about a day away from jetting off to Calgary to take in Grey Cup 107.It would have been fun to have the Riders in it, but then again, maybe it's better to build things up for next year when the Ri...

Nov 22, 2019 Greg Urbanoski

Melfort Fire Department getting set to host annual Wing Ding fundraiser

An annual tradition in Melfort is now in its 69th year.The Melfort Fire Department's Wing Ding will take place Dec. 14 at the Kerry Vickar Centre. The doors open at 1 p.m., and it all begins at 1:30 p...

Nov 21, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Crokicurl to open next Friday with special guests

For the second winter season, crokicurl will be set up in Memorial Garden in Melfort.A special kick-off party is slated for next Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the winter sport that combines the boa...

Nov 21, 2019 People of all ages came out to take in the opening of the Crokicurl rink at Memorial Garden last year. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Tisdale to be featured at Saskatchewan Rush game

The town of Tisdale will be in the spotlight during the Saskatchewan Rush's home opener.The Rush will open the National Lacrosse League (NLL) regular season Dec. 14 at home against the New England Bla...

Nov 21, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)