Tag Archives: Community
Donor's Choice returns to Melfort
It's a one-stop shop for local charities and organizations.Melfort & District Donor's Choice begins today at the Melfort Mall.Donor's Choice is a chance for residents of the Melfort area to donate...
Oct 15, 2019 You can drop off Donor's Choice donations at the Melfort Mall from Oct. 15 to 26. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Over $60,000 brought in at Paisley Hansen fundraiser
A Kinistino area couple has secured the funds and then some more, that was needed for a wheelchair upgrade for their six year-old daughter.A fundraising event brought in over $60,000 for Paisley Hanse...
Oct 14, 2019 Hundreds gathered to raise funds for Paisley Hansen of the Kinistino area. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Bueno Tacos y Poutine EH! taking off in Melfort, moving into Northern Lights Palace
A fairly new and unique venture in northeast Saskatchewan is fitting in well in Melfort.Joan and Desmond Short are the owners and operators of Bueno Tacos y Poutine and they've been seen around Melfor...
Oct 13, 2019 Bueno Tacos y Poutine EH! currently run a food truck that has been seen around Melfort, but they will be moving into the Northern Lights Palace concession starting Nov. 1. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Annual Influenza Vaccine Clinics To Start Week Of October 21
Saskatchewan residents with a valid health card can get their flu shot starting the week of October 21 at public health clinics, local pharmacies, and some physician and Nurse Practitioner offices. "A...
Oct 11, 2019
Youth from across the region gather for mental health symposium in Melfort
World mental health day took on a whole new meaning for the 300 youth who took in a mental health youth symposium in Melfort on Thursday.Youth Matter 2019 focused on the mind, and mind wellness and al...
Oct 11, 2019 Shelley Enns, Corey Nelson, Chris Beaudry, Laura Lawrence, Bailey Strachan, Alexis Epp, Ruby Powder made up the panel discussion on Thursday night's coffee and conversation. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
'Community connection is essential': Melfort Fire wants to continue opening its doors
The Melfort Fire Department has a tradition of hosting an open house every year during Fire Prevention Week, and 2019 was no different.Melfort and area residents showed up to the city's fire hall on O...
Oct 11, 2019 Melfort and area residents were able to get hands on experience, such as extinguishing a fire, during the fire department's open house. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Advance polling for election gets underway today
Barry Hollick, a veteran of five previous federal elections for the Prince Albert riding, sits in his Elections Canada office on Central Avenue. He jokes that he's the guy in the back without the wind...
Oct 11, 2019 Returning Officer for the Prince Albert riding Barry Hollick sets the scene for what will be a busy time for his team of hundreds of staff across 152 polling stations. Advanced voting runs Oct.11 through Oct.14 with election day on Oct.21. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Muskoday man recognized for work service
A longtime member of the Muskoday First Nation Fire Department has been recognized for his service.Capt. Randy Bair was recently given the Protective Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at a ceremo...
Oct 10, 2019 Capt. Randy Bair was presented with the Protective Service Medal by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at a ceremony in Saskatoon. (submitted photo/Tina Pelletier)
NEOSS hosting trauma-informed training sessions in the northeast
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is organizing three full-day trauma-informed training sessions next week.The events are being held Oct. 16 and 18 at the Affinity Room in the Kerry Vic...
Oct 10, 2019 Two of the three NEOSS trauma-informed training sessions will be held at the Kerry Vickar Centre. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Bombers want Collaros’ mind, not his body
The CFL trading deadline has passed without TSN having an eight hour trade deadline special, but that doesn't mean there wasn't anything of consequence.Consider the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg ...
Oct 10, 2019