Events

Food Day Canada proclaimed by Saskatchewan Government

Consumers are being encouraged to celebrate local food on Saturday July 31 for Food Day Canada.The day is an opportunity to celebrate Canada's farmers, ranchers, fishers, processors, chefs, researcher...

Jul 30, 2021

Successful summer fun fest in Melfort, four weeks remain in playground program

The City of Melfort had a better turn-out than expected for their summer fun fest on Wednesday.In the past, the event was called the mid-summer splash bash and was held at the Burke playground accordi...

Jul 30, 2021

Beef cattle show and family fun in Weldon on Saturday

MELFORT, Sask. - A beef cattle show in Weldon tomorrow will feature cattle from all over Saskatchewan. The Weldon Ag Showcase and Family Fun Day was put together to fill the gap of other cattle shows ...

Angie Rolheiser Jul 30, 2021

Beef cattle show and family fun in Weldon on Saturday

A beef cattle show in Weldon tomorrow will feature cattle from all over Saskatchewan.The Weldon Ag Showcase and Family Fun Day was put together to fill the gap of other cattle shows in the community a...

Jul 30, 2021

Humboldt man raising funds for type 1 diabetes research through ultra-marathon this weekend

A Humboldt man will set out to run four miles every four hours for 48 hours this weekend.Jason Holtvogt is doing the run to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.As a parent of a type 1 diabetic, h...

Jul 29, 2021

Onion Lake powwow draws immense crowd in first post-pandemic Indigenous cultural gathering

Healing and unity were key themes at the Onion Lake Powwow that took place over the weekend. Thousands of people from all across the continent came together to honour the lives of many Indigenous chil...

Jul 21, 2021

Successful debut at Calgary Stampede rodeo for Hudson Bay's Bertina Olafson

Bertina Olafson of Hudson Bay is still in disbelief after winning the top prize in the ladies' barrel racing at the Calgary Stampede."The word amazing keeps coming to my mind," Olafson said. "I'm not ...

Lisa Brady Jul 21, 2021

Tim Horton's coffee sales sending kids to camp

Camp Day at Tim Horton's is underway today.Coffee and iced coffee sales across Canada throughout the day will go directly toward sending kids to camp.The owner of the Melfort location Shannon Sigfusso...

Jul 21, 2021

Melfort and District Museum hosting antique wheels show, Wednesday barbecues returning

Antique vehicles will be on display this Saturday at the Melfort and District Museum.Curator Gail Marie Anderson told northeastNOW they are calling it an antique wheels show rather than a car show."We...

Jul 20, 2021

Melfort Amateur Dramatics looks forward to returning to the stage

Live theatre will return to Melfort in November.Melfort Amateur Dramatics (MAD) is planning to revive their rendition of the comedy Five Alarm that had been in the works for 2020.Mel Annand with MAD s...

Jul 20, 2021