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SaskTel introduces infiNET service to Melfort

Residents in Melfort may soon have faster Internet speed.SaskTel's infiNET service, which the company calls "Saskatchewan's fastest fibre optics network," is now available in certain areas of Melfort....

Feb 19, 2020 (submitted photo/Shawna Schellenberg)

Melfort Communities in Bloom going national for second year

The cheque has been sent, and it's now official; Communities in Bloom Melfort is competing nationally once again.Last year, the group was able to compete for the first time after winning at the provin...

Feb 19, 2020 Melfort was given five blooms from the judges in last year's national competition. (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom)

NEOSS event focuses on relationships, humour

The inaugural North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) Cupid's Comedy Night was a hit.The event, which focused on relationships and laughs, was held Friday, Feb. 14 at the Kerry Vickar Centre ...

Feb 19, 2020 Comedian Nour Hadidi was the entertainer at the inaugural NEOSS Cupid's Comedy Night on Valentine's Day. (submitted photo/Cal Gratton)

Melfort Day-Care Cooperative Family Dance

The Melfort Day-Care Cooperative Family Dance - Prom Night will be February 22 with DJ., food and refreshments.See the poster for details.

Feb 19, 2020

Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins

Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...

Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre

The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...

Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

100 years of service for Kin Canada

After a century of supporting local organizations and fundraisers, Kin Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary.To commemorate the organization's milestone, members of the Melfort Kinsmen and Kinet...

Feb 18, 2020 Melfort Kin members and Mayor Rick Lang raised Kin Canada's centennial flag at city hall Tuesday morning. (northeastNOW staff)

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020 - "2020 Vision: Seeking Ancestors Using DNA and Digital Tools" will be 17-19 April 2020 at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Sample of Sessions ...

Feb 18, 2020

Dangerous wind chills overnight give way to warmth later this week

The cold weather continues - but not for long.Wind chill values around - 40 degrees Celcius were reported in much of the province last night and into this morning.Environment and Climate Change meteor...

Feb 18, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Brief power outage expected in several local communities

A planned power outage later this week will affect a number of local residents.According to SaskPower, the outage will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Fulda, Pilger, Middle...

Feb 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)