Community

Building permit values drop in Melfort in 2019

The value of building permits issued in Melfort in 2019 was slightly lower than the previous year.The value of all permits issued in the city was $9,439,000, compared to $12,119,700 in 2018."Looking a...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

SaskPower accepting volunteers for early smart meter installation

SaskPower is giving people a chance to volunteer to get a new commercial smart meter installed early this year.Since 2017, SaskPower has installed 8,000 commercial and industrial smart meters across t...

Jan 16, 2020 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles about to begin Mission 2020

An annual tradition returns in a couple of weeks.The Prairie Women on Snowmobiles' Mission 2020 will begin Feb. 1 with a kickoff event in Humboldt.President Kelly Rae told northeastNOW this year marks...

Jan 16, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Senator Myles Venne School Poker Rally

Senator Myles Venne School is hosting a Poker Rally in La Ronge March 14 with some great prizes.This raises funds for the school.See the poster for details.

Jan 16, 2020

Sculptural Papercut Workshop

Jessica Richter presents a Sculptural Papercut Workshop on February 10 from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Tisdale Community Library.This is an adult only, free workshop. Participants will be expected to bring t...

Jan 16, 2020

Touch of Class Gala Evening

Battlefords Area Pride is hosting a Touch of Class Gala Evening Black Tie Affair February 1 at the Don Ross Centre.The evening includes cocktails, 3 course place service supper, drag show and a dance ...

Jan 16, 2020

Louis Riel Cup

The Louis Riel Cup is set to go on March 27th, 28th and 29th! Register today for the chance to skate away with thousand of dollars in prizes! The puck is set to drop in the Louis Riel Cup Hockey Tourn...

Jan 16, 2020

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

'It will save a life. Maybe even your own': Melfort Heliport fundraiser officially launched

The fundraising campaign for the new heliport in Melfort is off to a flying start.The official launch of the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) Melfort Hospital Heliport Fundraising Campaign...

Jan 15, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George addresses the crowd at the Melfort Heliport fundraising campaign launch (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...

Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)