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Cumberland and Parkland Colleges seeking public input on five-year plan

Talks are set to begin for the Parkland College-Cumberland College Coalition's five-year strategic plan.The coalition that was established on July 1, 2019, has created an Indigenous initiatives commit...

Lisa Brady Feb 10, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles' 20th trek raises nearly $100,000

After six days of sledding, Prairie Women on Snowmobiles raised $98,273.10 for breast cancer research and equipment.For 20 years, the non-profit organization's annual event takes 10 female snowmobile ...

Lisa Brady Feb 09, 2020 Over $60,000 went to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan following Prairie Women on Snowmobiles' 20th trek.(Facebook/Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan)

Colten Boushie documentary to screen at Dekker Centre Sunday

The award-winning documentary Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up, which takes a deeper look at the death of Colten Boushie and Canada's judicial system, will have a free screening Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ...

Feb 07, 2020 The Boushie family and legal counsel at a Parliamentary press conference. (supplied photo/George Hupka)

Morgan again nixes idea of binding arbitration

The Government of Saskatchewan weighed in Friday on Unifor's latest plan to end the lockout at the Co-op refinery in Regina.On Thursday, the union issued a statement in which it laid out a plan - the ...

Feb 07, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

North East SPCA holding half-off adoption sale for adult cats

The North East SPCA is attempting a new method to warm up the heart's of northeast residents this Valentine's season.For 20 adult cats, the SPCA is running a half-off sale for their adoptions, lowerin...

Lisa Brady Feb 07, 2020 The North East SPCA hopes to find "fur-ever" homes for nearly 20 of their adult cats during a half-off adoption sale. (Facebok/North East Spca)

Special Olympic floor hockey tourney for P.A.

At least 65 athletes will be involved in a one-day provincial Special Olympics floor hockey tournament tomorrow.Five teams are involved at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic gym from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Prin...

Feb 07, 2020 A variety of local hockey teams, like the Mintos, get to compete in fun action with the P.A. Special Olympics floor hockey team. (submitted photo/Mike Svenson)

Melfort hosting over 130 Girl Guides for district rally

Melfort will play host to over 130 Girl Guides and leaders from the district throughout the day tomorrow.The Girl Guides' district rally invites members from Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, and St. Brieux ...

Feb 07, 2020 Melfort Girl Guide groups serve their guests at the annual Kris Kringle tea in November. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Trivia Night at Melfort Public Library

Melfort Public Library is hosting Trivia Night on Friday, March 13.Form a team of 4 people and choose a name, then call the library to sign up.Registration fee is only $40.See the poster for full deta...

Feb 07, 2020

Let-Us Grow Hydroponics one year in Hudson Bay's former school

The old Stewart Hawke School in Hudson Bay is getting some good use.The town asked for bids for the building in late 2018, and in early 2019, they awarded it to 'Let-Us Grow Hydroponics'. The company ...

Feb 06, 2020 (Facebook/Let-Us Grow)

Tisdale Kin groups gearing up for Telemiracle 44

In just one month, Saskatchewan residents will be asked to ring those phones for Telemiracle 44.As the telethon approaches, it is a very busy time for Kin clubs across the province as they prepare to ...

Feb 06, 2020 Tisdale Kin working the phones at Telemiracle 43. (Facebook/Tisdale Kinettes)