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Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor regains movement in legs

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki was all smiles Wednesday as he celebrated another milestone in his long recovery.For the first time since the crash left him partially paralyzed,...

Nov 07, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)

Charges laid, following gun-related incident in Birch Hills

A 29-year-old man has been charged with assault in connection to a tense situation in Birch Hills last week in which the local school was temporarily placed on alert.Early Friday morning, police respo...

Nov 07, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

North East SPCA hosting fundraising trade show

A local trade fair is taking place this weekend in Melfort.The North East SPCA Fall into Winter trade fair is being held at the Kerry Vickar Centre Nov. 9 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.The event will feature a...

Nov 06, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Long-term care residents experience the therapeutic power of horses

Some long-term care residents in Carrot River and Nipawin got to experience the therapeutic power of horses recently.After talking to the Carrot River Health Centre, EmPower U Equine was able to bring...

Nov 06, 2019 (Submitted Photo/EmPower U Equine)

No major concerns from local communities after lead level study released

Water quality and lead have been in the forefront since the results of a nation-wide study released earlier this week.The study found that some homes in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, and other cities ...

Nov 06, 2019 Concerns were raised this week after a study revealed high lead levels in water in some Canadian cities. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

TV Raffle at Marguerite Riel Centre - Upcoming Dance

Come get your advance tickets and enter the draw for a 40" flatscreen smart TV! Every purchase of an advance tickets gets your name entered. You can also just buy tickets to enter the draw for $5.00 (...

Nov 06, 2019

Legion poppy campaign underway ahead of Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is less than a week away and members of the Melfort Legion are busy with preparations and their poppy campaign.The Legion poppy campaign is on until Monday in businesses around the com...

Nov 06, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Province-wide radiothon for Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital

Radio stations across the province are joining forces to help celebrate the opening of the first-ever dedicated children's and maternal hospital in Saskatchewan this week. The Jim Pattison Broadcast G...

Nov 05, 2019 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

'Hockey for Men's Health' taking over Carrot River for Movember

With November finally here, you may start to see some men growing out their facial hair more than usual.The eleventh month of the year, sometime called 'Movember' has men growing their moustaches to r...

Nov 05, 2019 Dylan Custaloe (shown) with his fresh shave. The local RCMP officer is spearheading the Hockey For Men's Health initiative in Carrot River. (submitted photo/Carrot River and District Recreation Board)

Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar.

It's back! Space is limited for this popular event, so be sure to call early to reserve your bundle.This is a great way to support your local library.Melfort Public Library Hours: Monday 8:30 - 6:00 T...

Nov 05, 2019