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"It would contribute to a more positive patient experience": Melfort nurse talks about equipment needs at hospital

A Melfort nurse is weighing in on the importance of equipment updates at the Melfort hospital ahead of tomorrow's radio-thon.Jacquie Code has been a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse in Melfort for a...

Oct 17, 2019 Radio-thon aims to raise funds for infant incubator at Melfort Hospital(Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

New Website Allows Saskatchewan Residents To Access Their Personal Health Information Anywhere, Anytime

Saskatchewan residents can now look at their laboratory test results and other health records online anywhere, anytime. Rural and Remote Health Minister Warren Kaeding, today launched MySaskHealthReco...

Oct 17, 2019

Wounded Warrior Weekend Banquet in Meadow Lake

Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation Banquet is Saturday October, 19 with the guest MC Mr. Blake Emmons and our Meadow Lake Carpenter High School Band will be serving the food to your table. They will ...

Oct 16, 2019

Volunteering in the North East

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of October 14, 2019.The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volun...

Oct 16, 2019

Work starts on new Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort

Melfort Habitat for Humanity's third build is underway.The property on 404 Burrows Ave. W. will be the first Habitat build in the city since 2017.Project Manager Terry Thurrott told northeastNOW worke...

Oct 16, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/northeastNOW Staff)

Community mourns teen victim of fatal crash

A special counselling service will be held Tuesday night at the Lake Park Baptist Church, in response to a tragic crash that happened over the weekend in the Rural Municipality of Birch Hills.A 14-yea...

Oct 15, 2019 According to the Birch Hills Fire and Rescue Facebook page, a fatal single vehicle rollover happened early Sunday afternoon on the Coxboy grid, west of New England Road. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Business Revitalization Committee AGM on Wednesday

An important meeting for Melfort's business owners and leaders is being held tomorrow night.The Melfort Business Revitalization Committee is hosting its annual general meeting at the Kerry Vickar Cent...

Oct 15, 2019 The Business Revitalization Committee was initially formed to focus on the downtown core, but that may expand. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Wild for Life

Healing Haven Wildlife Rescue is hosting their Wild for Life Fundraising Benefit will be Saturday, November 2 at the Dorintosh Hall.Tickets are $25.Healing Haven Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit organi...

Oct 15, 2019

How do you get to the Grey Cup? Practice, practice, and yes, more practice

As the 2019 CFL season moves towards its finish, the Saskatchewan Roughriders yet again showed while they can be competitive with Calgary, they are not quite there yet with a 30-28 loss to the Stamps ...

Oct 15, 2019 by Greg Urbanoski

Town of Lanigan named finalist in Kraft Heinz Project Play

A Saskatchewan community has been named a finalist for Kraft Heinz Project Play.The Town of Lanigan has made the top four as members fundraise for a new pool in the community.The current pool in Lanig...

Oct 15, 2019 The Town of Lanigan is hoping to be the recipient of the $250,000 grand prize from Kraft Heinz Project Play to go toward a new pool in the town. (submitted photo/Town of Lanigan)