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Sask artists! Working on grant applications? Maybe need some advice for your next release or help with your indie record label? Now is a great time to book a consult with our Music Industry Mentors! C...

Aug 16, 2019 Neena Sharma

North East SPCA to fundraise before and after its shelter's grand opening

The North East SPCA is nearing one month until they open the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter on Hamilton Ave.Pat Rumberger, a North East SPCA board member, was at one of the SPCA's recent fundraisers: Wr...

Lisa Brady Aug 15, 2019 The North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff).

Shercom Industries helps Kin groups with rubber matting at North Playground

As the Melfot and District Kinsmen and Kinette groups continue fundraising efforts for the North Playground, Shercom Industries is on board with the project.The rubber surfacing that has already been ...

Aug 15, 2019 Shercom representatives deliver a $7,036.88 cheque to members of the Melfort and District Kinsmen and Kinettes. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Shellbrook Street Fair

The Annual Shellbrook Street Fair is at the Sports Grounds August 24th with great events all day, prices, dance and so much more.See the poster for all the incredible details.

Aug 15, 2019

Melfort Multi-K registrations see an increase, volunteers still needed

The ninth annual Melfort Multi-K is just over a month away and each category is nearly sold out.Organizer Allison Rogers said the kids' run and 10 km are both sold out, there are only five spots left ...

Aug 14, 2019 Last year's Melfort Multi-K 5X participants. (Facebook/Melfort Multi-K)

Debt demolished, new president after the Mustangs’ AGM

The Melfort Mustangs are expected to be out of dept following the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.Melfort's Junior A Hockey Club presented their financial statement during thei...

Aug 14, 2019 Melfort Mustangs' Head Coach and General Manager Trevor Blevins, centre, gives his coach's report during the team's annual general meeting on Aug. 13. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Download the 2019 Hunter's and Trappers' Guide

Have you downloaded the 2019 Hunters' and Trappers' Guide to your electronic device? Once you access the web version, save the document on your phone as a PDF. This way, you can open the guide even wh...

Aug 14, 2019

Melfort and Tisdale amongst northeast communities receiving flood mapping

Multiple northeast communities that are viewed to have a high risk of flooding will receive flood mapping.On Monday, Aug. 12, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale...

Lisa Brady Aug 13, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Keep Your Distance from Bear Traps

This year has seen an increase in bear calls across the province. Bear traps are being set frequently, and SACO would like to remind people to keep your distance from the traps.If you see that a trap ...

Aug 13, 2019

Third annual Touch-a-Truck to take over Melfort mall parking lot

Construction and farm equipment, emergency vehicles and more will be on hand this Thursday in the Melfort mall parking lot.The Melfort Business Revitalization Corporation will host Touch-a-Truck for t...

Aug 12, 2019 Vehicles that are typically off limits to the public will be on hand at the Melfort mall this Thursday. (submitted photo/Chris Corbett)