Events

MS Walk will be virtual this year

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk will still happen this year, albeit in a virtual capacity.According to a media release from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, May marks MS Awareness Month, and...

May 07, 2020 This photo is from a MS Walk in Prince Albert from 2013. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Nova Scotia mass killer should be subjected to psychological autopsy: experts

HALIFAX - As the RCMP investigate the case of the Nova Scotia gunman who killed 22 people during a 13-hour rampage last month, a key question remains unanswered: Why? The Mounties have said littl...

May 06, 2020

Ceremony to be held today for service members who died in helicopter crash

CFB TRENTON, Ont. - The Canadian military is to hold a special ramp ceremony today at Canadian Forces Base Trenton to repatriate remains of a service member and honour all six who died in a ...

May 06, 2020

‘The SJHL has gone all out with this:’ Melfort broadcaster gets unique, virtual opportunity

A push by the Melfort Mustangs fan base propelled their play-by-play broadcaster to something he never imagined possible- calling virtual SJHL games.Mat Barrett, now in his third year of calling real ...

May 06, 2020 (L-R) Mat Barrett and former Estevan Bruin Turner Ripplinger on the SJHL Canalta Cup simulation broadcast. (SJHL)

Tisdale area car club saluting essential workers with community cruise

The Doghide River Rods and Relics car club will be doing a cruise tomorrow night in the town of Tisdale as a salute to essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale area car club was form...

May 06, 2020 Doghide River Rods and Relics car club was formed last summer in the Tisdale area. (Submitted photo/Darrell Davis)

City of Melfort taking in nominations of kind acts for quilt giveaway

Working together through unprecedented times hasn't been easy but residents of Melfort and area have shown many acts of caring through the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Melfort is asking residents in ...

May 05, 2020 The city of Melfort is taking in nominations for acts of caring with all being placed in a draw for a quilt. (Submitted photo/Kathy Gray)

Ceremony planned for service members killed in helicopter crash

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is planning to hold a ramp ceremony Wednesday to honour the six service members who went down with a military helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece, even t...

May 04, 2020 Crew members aboard HMCS Fredericton pay their respects to the fallen during the vigil for the deceased members of the CH-148 Cyclone accident on May 1, 2020 in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canadian Armed Forces, Able Seaman Madison Cross

Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament, Hall of Fame Induction cancelled

What was set to be a very busy August weekend in Humboldt has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Third Annual Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 7 and 8 has been cance...

May 04, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Tisdale Museum cancels Canada day celebrations, summer activities

Canada Day looks to be quiet this year as the cancellation of July 1 celebrations are being announced.According to chairman of the Tisdale Museum Calvin Farrough, this year's events won't be happening...

May 04, 2020 (Facebook/Tisdale Museum)

Melfort Fair cancelled for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic

First it was the Nipawin Fair, then it was the Humboldt Summer Sizzler. Now, the Melfort Fair."Given the fact that West Coast Amusements now is unable to make it out here, and the government health gu...

May 01, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Ag Society)