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'We are very happy': Creekside subdivision defeated by Melfort Council

Residents of Creekside Acres in Melfort shouldn't expect a subdivision in their neighbourhood anytime soon.At the City of Melfort's Regular Council Meeting on April 15, council defeated three bylaws r...

Apr 16, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Locals react as fire ravages historic cathedral, draws world attention

A massive fire Monday quickly spread through what is heralded as one of the world's most recognizable places of worship.Notre Dame Cathedral, built on a small island called the le de la Cit, saw const...

Apr 15, 2019 The spire on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapses as fire ravages the medieval structure. (Associated Press)

'You never know what you are going to get': local dispatcher

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and a Prince Albert woman is sharing her experiences being on the other end of the phone.Raeanne Detillieux has worked as an emergency medic...

Apr 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Catastrophic fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

PARIS - A massive fire engulfed the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital Monday, toppling its spire and sending thick plumes of smoke high into the blue sky as tourists and ...

Apr 15, 2019 (Submitted photo/Associated Press)

Melfort program director celebrates 45 years and counting

Doing anything for 45 years is a huge accomplishment and that is known all too well by Melfort radio personality Bill Wood.105 CJVR's program director and morning show host got started in broadcasting...

Apr 15, 2019 105CJVR morning show host, Bill Wood celebrates 45th radio anniversary. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Government Of Saskatchewan Seeks Public Input On Future Of Education Plan

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for public input into the future of education in the province. "We want to hear from students, parents, educators, and school staff to better understand what ...

Apr 15, 2019

Empowering Young Women Through Volleyball

Prince Albert P.O.W. Panthers is a 17U women's volleyball club team.Currently in its second year of operation. P.O.W. stands for the Power of Women. The goal for this team is to empower young women th...

Apr 15, 2019

Diamond North Credit Union wins grant, forwards money to Nipawin pool project

For the past three years, Nipawin Chase the Ace had been fundraising for the Pool at Central Park's building renovations.In the evening of Thursday, April 11, they received one of their biggest donati...

Lisa Brady Apr 13, 2019 Diamond North Credit Union presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Nipawin Pool Building Committee during the April 11 Chase the Ace event (Facebook/Nipawin Chase the Ace).

Wheatland Express named 'Rookie of the Year' by Saskatchewan Tourism

A local Saskatchewan business appears to be on the right track.Wheatland Express - Excursion Train, a tourist train business running between Cudworth and Wakaw, took home 'Rookie of the Year' honours ...

Lisa Brady Apr 12, 2019 The Christmas tour was one of the key events which helped Wheatland Express win the 'Rookie of the Year' award from Saskatchewan Tourism (Facebook/Wheatland Express - Excursion Train).

Nipawin chamber to relocate after town assumes tourism role

Nipawin's visitor information services will have a different home for the upcoming tourism season and beyond.The Town of Nipawin informed the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce they would assume...

Lisa Brady Apr 12, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)