Tag Archives: Events
Community Futures NewSask looks to award funds to area projects
Community Futures Newsask is in the midst of its Challenge for Communities.The organization gives out $6,500 in cash to organizations who have submitted an essay on a project they are fundraising.Chie...
Nov 04, 2019 Stovel Park in Melfort came in first place in the 2018 Challenge 4 Communities. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Donating purses for a good cause
For the third year in a row, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Melfort is holding a purse auction.Lightly used purses are donated to the organization and then placed into a silent auction table at th...
Nov 03, 2019 Big Brother Big Sisters of Melfort hosting third annual purse auction. (Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort)
Ace was pulled but the chase continues in Melfort
Melfort's Chase the Ace will be back to 52 cards in the deck after just five weeks into the community fundraiser.The ace of spades was pulled by Sherry McJuray last night resulting in a cheque for $68...
Nov 01, 2019 Sherry McJuray pulls the ace of spades at Melfort's Chase the Ace. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)
'It's like coming home": Scott Woods Band ecstatic to return to Melfort and Humboldt for Christmas tour
The holiday season can consist of cooking, shopping, and quality family time.For the Scott Woods Band, they'll be spending plenty of quality time on the road, as they embark on their Old Time Country ...
Nov 01, 2019 The Scott Woods Band is geared up for a 44-day tour across Canada, including stops in Melfort and Humboldt. (Facebook/The Scott Woods Band)
Saskatchewan New Democrats set to gather in P.A.
New Democrats from all over Saskatchewan are set to be in Prince Albert for the next few days.The Saskatchewan NDP's annual convention will be getting underway Friday before wrapping up on Sunday. Pla...
Oct 31, 2019 The Saskatchewan NDP are set to meet in Prince Albert on Friday for their annual convention. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Annual dance for youth put on by Kinsmen on Halloween night
The Melfort Kinsmen will once again be providing a dance for the youth in the community on Halloween night.Spookarama is a Much video dance style event aimed at ages 13 to 18.Kinsmen member Trent Fedo...
Oct 30, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Raising funds for Christmas adopted families through Halloween haunted house at Independent Grocer
Cindy's Independent Grocer in Melfort is getting into the Halloween spirit while raising funds for families in need over the Christmas holidays.The store opened a haunted house on Friday night, and wi...
Oct 29, 2019 A glimpse into the haunted house at Cindy's Independent Grocer in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Carrot River Minor Hockey Auction looking to keep costs low for young players
The Carrot River Minor Hockey Auction takes place on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Carrot River Arena.The auction started in the 1970's and helps raise funds to keep minor hockey costs as low as possible f...
Oct 28, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Community comes together to support families with missing loves ones
A round dance and feast held Saturday night in Prince Albert was about tradition, spirituality, and raising awareness about the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.The event was m...
Oct 27, 2019 Attendees from various backgrounds came together Saturday night and held hands as a show of solidarity. (Michael Joel Hanson/ paNOW Staff)
"Proud to be the Blues,": Kelly Chase brings Stanley Cup to Porcupine Plain
The Stanley Cup was spotted in Porcupine Plain on Thursday, Oct. 24 as part of a fundraiser in town.Former National Hockey League (NHL) player, and Porcupine Plain native Kelly Chase brought Lord Stan...
Oct 25, 2019 Kelly Chase kisses the Stanley Cup after bringing it inside the Community Hall in Porcupine Plain. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)