Tag Archives: Community
Year in Review: Saskatchewan's oldest resident turns 112 in Melfort
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:The oldest person in Saskatchewan is a local resident. Reita Fennell of Melfort turn...
Dec 23, 2019 Melfort's Reitta Fennel celebrated her 112th birthday on November 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Cumberland College collects donations for Cumberland House Cree Nation daycare
When a newly renovated daycare was lost in a fire at the Cumberland House Cree Nation band office earlier this month, staff and students at Cumberland College felt compelled to help. They ran a donati...
Dec 23, 2019 Cumberland College in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale held a donation drive for the Cumberland House Cree Nation daycare that was lost to fire in early December. (Facebook/Cumberland College)
An Evening with Theo Fleury
Prince Albert Catholic Family Services and Northern Lights Casino with community sponsorship is hosting an evening with Theoren Fleury former NHL All Star:Wednesday April 22nd 2020 6:30 seating 7:00 p...
Dec 23, 2019
Melfort Trade Alliance hopes to continue its momentum into 2020
The Melfort Trade Alliance had a busy 2019, with plenty of changes.The upcoming year is also expected to be a busy one for the organization.Treasurer Tara Muntain told northeastNOW the organization's ...
Dec 23, 2019 The Melfort Trade Alliance continues its effort to represent businesses in the Melfort area. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Year in Review: Major changes for local radio
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:It has been a wild time for radio in Melfort.Jim Pattison Broadcast Group purchased ...
Dec 22, 2019 Bill Wood. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort's mayor weighs in on 2019, and what may come in 2020
It was a busy year for infrastructure in Melfort in 2019, and the mayor hopes that continues into 2020.Rick Lang told northeastNOW the long-awaited resurfacing of Saskatchewan Dr. was a major project ...
Dec 20, 2019 Melfort City Hall. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Victoria Hospital heliport ready for flights
Construction work to upgrade the heliport at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has been completed meaning valuable minutes can be saved in transferring critical needs patients to Saskatoon.SHA spokesm...
Dec 20, 2019 The upgraded heliport features a raised landing pad and fenced area in accordance with Transport Canada standards.(submitted photo/SHA)
Salvation Army bringing Christmas to those in need
With Christmas only five days away, the Salvation Army is distributing their Christmas hampers in the northeast over the course of a few days.Over 400 hampers will be dispersed between the Melfort, Ti...
Dec 20, 2019 Volunteers gather to organize Christmas hampers in Melfort. (Submitted photo/Rick Robins)
Protect Yourself To Ensure Safety On Ice This Winter
With the arrival of colder temperatures, the Government of Saskatchewan reminds everyone to make sure that ice is safe and thick enough before walking or driving on it. Ice thickness depends on the pa...
Dec 20, 2019
Canadian government to invest $2.5M in First Nations youth wellness programs
On Thursday, the Canadian government announced funding to address the suicide crises that many Saskatchewan First Nations communities are currently facing.Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc...
Dec 19, 2019 Ochapowace Chief, Margaret Bear, takes a moment before her emotional address of the suicide crisis her community has been facing, during a press conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations building in Saskatoon on Thursday, December 19, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)