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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)- Feedback Needed

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)The federal government is asking Canadians to provide feedback on eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) and criterion relating to 'reasonable foreseeabil...

Jan 23, 2020

All bets are off as CFL Free Agency about to begin

As Saskatchewan emerges from a deep freeze and Newfoundland digs out from an unbelievable dump of snow, CFL teams are rousing themselves to deal with the new world of free agency.The rules have change...

Jan 23, 2020

SGI records drop in distracted driving tickets

Increasing fines for distracted driving may be getting the attention of Saskatchewan drivers.On Wednesday, SGI revealed that police officers in the province handed out 534 tickets for distracted drivi...

Jan 22, 2020 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)

Melfort Trade Alliance looking to continue momentum in new year

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) has held their first meeting of 2020.The organization is still gaining traction after some major changes in 2019, including a name change from the Melfort Business Rev...

Jan 22, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Nipawin Chamber of Commerce set for annual president's gala and ABEX Awards

The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce's annual President's Gala and ABEX Awards are coming up on Friday, Feb. 7.The event was created to allow the chamber to introduce the new president, and ho...

Jan 22, 2020 (submitted photo/Lisa Suchlandt)

Military must nearly double annual female recruitment to reach its own target

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces needs to nearly double the number of women it has been recruiting in recent years to reach its goal of having women represent one-quarter of all military person...

Jan 22, 2020

Bring the Heat Mock Gymnastic Meet

On Saturday, January 25 at 10 am come out and cheer on our Junior Olympic gymnasts at their "Bring the Heat" Mock Meet. The girls have been working hard preparing for their competitive season to begin...

Jan 22, 2020

Coyote Derby in Maidstone

We are hosting our annual coyote derby in Maidstone again, February 22. Anyone interested in entering a team or has any questions give me a call or text 780-870-8101.There are great prizes available.T...

Jan 22, 2020

Melfort Fire Department outlines history on new event tent

The Melfort Fire Department has received its new event tent.The tent serves as a visual reminder of the fire department's history in the area, and as shelter.(Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)"We had ...

Jan 21, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

MUCC Comets basketball team excited to be a part of pink game in Prince Albert

The Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) Comets Senior Girls basketball team is heading to Prince Albert for a game on Thursday.The Comets will take part in the Carlton Crushes Cancer exhi...

Jan 21, 2020 The MUCC Senior girls basketball team won gold at a tournament in Humboldt earlier this year, and will take on Carlton in Prince Albert on Thursday for the Carlton Crushes Cancer game. (Twitter/CometNews)