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Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test

When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...

Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)

Saskatchewan chiropractors and Salvation Army Toasty Toes Sock Drive coming to a close

The Chiropractic Association of Saskatchewan (CAS) is partnering with the Salvation Army again for the fourth annual Toasty Toes Sock Drive.The goal is collect 15,000 pairs of socks in chiropractic of...

Nov 19, 2019 Socks are being collected for the Salvation Army Christmas hampers. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Hockey Canada rebrands minor hockey

As of this weekend, Hockey Canada is planning to scrap traditional division names in minor hockey in favour of age-specific classifications across the country.The move was done in part, to simplify th...

Nov 19, 2019 (File Photo/ ID 139058126 © Vaclav Sonnek | Dreamstime.com)

Outreach and Engagement Session on Urban Aboriginal Governance

John Hanikenne, President of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan Launches Outreach and Engagement Sessions on Urban Aboriginal Governance The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatc...

Nov 19, 2019

Melfort to host Canadian Country Christmas tour

The 16th annual Canadian Country Christmas tour will make a stop in Melfort next Friday.The tour includes award-winning country entertainers Duane Steele, Sean Hogan and Adam Gregory along with Thomas...

Nov 18, 2019 Darlene Tuleta performs with Duane Steele over the weekend in Saskatoon as part of the Canadian Country Christmas tour. (submitted photo/Darlene Tuleta)

Ladies Night Out in Tisdale

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for a special lady?The Tisdale Lions is now selling Gift Certificates for the Tisdale Lion L's Ladies Night Out!Date - March 28, 2020 Entertainment : ALWAYS ABBA T...

Nov 18, 2019

Habitat for Humanity in Melfort looking for volunteers

The newest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort continues to move along. The three bedroom, 1,000 sq. ft bungalow is located at 404 Burrows Ave. W. As of now, Project Manager Terry Thurrott said they...

Nov 16, 2019 The Habitat for Humanity project in Melfort is at 404 Burrows Ave. W. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Spruce Haven Accessible Playground in Melfort receives international award

The City of Melfort has received some international recognition.Melfort has received the Dr. Lucija ike Award given to a community who assists people with special needs and challenges. The award is gi...

Nov 16, 2019 The Accessible Playground at Spruce Haven in Melfort officially opened in the summer of 2019. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Christmas lights: hang them with care

A shift in temperature this weekend is giving holiday decorators a nice window of opportunity to string-up Christmas lights outside.While climbing a ladder in the manner of Clark Griswold may be the e...

Nov 16, 2019 Christmas Lights (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)

Saskatchewan resident concerned over game refund changes

One Saskatchewan hunter has expressed his concern over the Ministry of Environment's changes to their refund policy. Hunters are now unable to receive any financial or replacement tag refunding for an...

Nov 15, 2019 Lyndon Maurer and family with a moose harvested this fall during muzzle-loader season. (submitted photo/ Lyndon Maurer)