Events

Restricting crowd mandate means art centres have to cancel events

Art Centres across the province have been forced to cancel their events due to COVID-19. After the government of Saskatchewan restricted gatherings of 250 people or more, events that would see these t...

Mar 14, 2020 Events has been cancelled at art centres across the province. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Northeast Christian Academy hosting 'Taste of the World' on Saturday

The Northeast Christian Academy in Melfort is hosting a delicious fundraiser on the weekend.The Taste of the World cultural supper event will take place Saturday at Northeast Christian Fellowship on M...

Mar 13, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)

Best selling author and motivational speaker, Allan Kehler bringing his message to the northeast

One of Canada's most sought-after mental health speakers will be in Melfort in one week's time.Author of MENtal Health: It's time to talk, Allan Kehler will speak to a crowd at the Kerry Vickar Centre...

Mar 12, 2020 Author and motivational speaker Allan Kehler will be in Melfort next Thursday. (Facebook/Allan Kehler)

Senior curlers take to the ice

The first event of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association's 55-plus games is underway.The curling portion of the games kicked off Monday at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. Game's Manager...

Mar 09, 2020 Seventy-three curlers compete at the P.A. Golf and Curling Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

An expanded future for Victoria Hospital

Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...

Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

NEOSS Make and Take event being held on International Women's Day

International Women's Day is Sunday, and North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is hosting an event to celebrate.The 'Make and Take Event' will start Sunday at 1 p.m. at the NEOSS boardroom....

Mar 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

'Defence wins championships': Mustangs set to meet Bruins in first round of playoffs

The playoffs have finally arrived in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). On Friday, March 6, things get underway across the league with all four series opening up. In Melfort, the Mustangs l...

Lisa Brady Mar 06, 2020 Kyle Bosch of the Mustangs (Blue) celebrates a goal earlier this year against the Bruins (Grey and Yellow). (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)

Humboldt girl singing and donating at Telemiracle

After years of watching Telemiracle on her television, one Humboldt girl will be there live to take the stage.Hope Beggs will sing during the telethon presented by the Kinsmen and Kinettes of Saskatch...

Lisa Brady Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Christie Beggs).

Melfort Amateur Dramatics prepares for provincial drama competition

Members of the Melfort Amateur Dramatics (MAD) are getting ready for a week long provincial drama festival in April.The Melfort group will open the festival with its rendition of Five Alarm.Mel Annand...

Mar 05, 2020 Melfort Amateur Dramatics' rendition of Gibson and Sons took place in November. (Facebook/Melfort Amateur Dramatics)