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Free furnace inspections offered for low income homeowners

While the weather has warmed up, SaskEnergy doesn't want people to forget about furnace maintenance. Last week, the Crown-owned utility announced applications are open for the Tune Up Assistance Progr...

Jun 24, 2019 SaskEnergy is offering furnace inspections free of charge across the province (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Special Olympics wraps up year, prepares for busy 2020

Athletes, coaches, and volunteers came together for a barbecue celebration at Rotary Park on Thursday, June 20, as Melfort Special Olympics held its annual year-end event.Rodney Mitchell was presented...

Lisa Brady Jun 24, 2019 Rodney Mitchell, left, being presented the Brian Smith Memorial Award by coach Carl Kruger for being Melfort Special Olympics' most outstanding athlete for 2019 (Submitted photo/Carl Kruger).

Saskatchewan Sisterhood gathers in Melfort

From a decal business to forming a Saskatchewan sisterhood last summer, releasing a book and bringing it all full circle.St. Brieux's Amanda Perrot has been one busy girl especially in the last year.P...

Jun 24, 2019 Amanda Perrot and guests hosted a Saskatchewan Sisterhood event in Melfort on Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Full steam ahead for Wheatland Express excursion train

The first ever railway days was hosted in Wakaw and Cudworth over the weekend.The two-day event featured several excursions on the Wheatland Express between the two communities along with model train ...

Jun 24, 2019 Wheatland Express excursion train makes trips between Wakaw and Cudworth during railway days. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Women's Outdoor Weekend

The 2019 W.O.W is September 27th to 29thThe Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation encourages all women to expand and strengthen their outdoor skills and knowledge by joining us for a Women's Outdoor Weeken...

Jun 24, 2019

'The transformation is amazing': Stovel Park re-opens in Melfort

After several years of planning and fundraising, the ribbon was officially cut on the Stovel park.Originally installed by the Melfort Elks, the park was nearing the end of its lifespan when the Elks g...

Jun 23, 2019 Members of the Melfort Elks cut the ribbon on the re-opening of Stovel Park. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

‘One step forward in reconciliation’: Seven area governments sign landmark cooperative agreement

An example of reconciliation in action.That is how chiefs described the signing of the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement.It commits the City of North Battleford, Town of Battleford and five regiona...

Jun 21, 2019 Seven area governments have signed the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Stovel Park opening and Elks family fun day to go rain or shine

A day filled with activities to celebrate the completion of the Stovel Park revitalization will go ahead as planned.Spokesperson Myrna Buckingham , told northeastNOW the Melfort Elks family fun day to...

Jun 21, 2019 The Stovel Park revitalization is complete and a day of events will go ahead to celebrate the finished project. (Facebook/Friends of Stovel Park)

Annual Threshing Festival

The Vintage Power Machines 39th Annual Threshing Festival is July 13 and 14 just south west of Prince Albert.See the poster for details.

Jun 21, 2019

Lemonade for Wishes

Becoming a Lemon Squeezer for Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Pick a location for your lemonade stand host in on your front lawn, ask a local grocery store about setting up at their lo...

Jun 21, 2019