Tag Archives: Events
Planning for Melfort Fair in full swing for Ag Society
Less than a month remains until the Melfort Fair takes place from July 19 to 21.The Melfort Ag Society is well into planning for the event this year, and they have added a new event. A barbecue cookof...
Jun 26, 2019 The Melfort grandstand was painted this spring and will be a main meeting spot during the fair. (Facebook/Melfort Ag Society)
Saskatchewan bands set to highlight Higher Ground Music Festival
The Higher Ground Music and Arts Festival is taking a trip back to 1969.The 50th anniversary of Woodstock will be celebrated at the festival that takes place north of Struther's Lake over the Canada D...
Jun 26, 2019 Dirty and the Perks to perform at again this year at Higher Ground Music Festival. (Facebook/Higher Ground Music Festival)
Summer programs at Burke and Brunswick playgrounds begin next week
With school coming to an end, summer playground programs will kick off next Wednesday.Free daily drop-in activities will be offered once again at Burke and Brunswick playgrounds in Melfort.Recreation ...
Jun 25, 2019 The Burke Kinsmen playground is one of two parks in Melfort that will offer summer programming. (Facebook/City of Melfort)
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)
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)
Model trains and train rides in store for Wakaw and Cudworth during railway days
The Wheatland Express has only been in operation for about a year now but the venture has really picked up steam.This weekend, the excursion train that runs between the town's of Wakaw and Cudworth wi...
Jun 20, 2019 The Wheatland Express Excursion Train on its inaugural trip last spring. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
'Something different': artist Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural
World renowned artist and Melfort resident Linsey Levendall is making his mark on the city of Melfort.The Community Mural project is being painted on the south-side of the George Home Hardware buildin...
Jun 17, 2019 World renowned artist, Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural project. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort Public Library hosting summer reading program kick-off party
The summer reading program at the Melfort public library will get kicked off tomorrow.Preschoolers up to age 14 are invited to get registered for the program and take part in numerous activities at th...
Jun 17, 2019 Melfort Public Library summer reading program to get underway on Tuesday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Show and shine to take over Main Street in Melfort on Friday
Main Street in Melfort will be filled with not only show vehicles but food booths, and other special attractions on Friday afternoon for the 30th annual Show and Shine. The event that grows each year ...
Jun 13, 2019 Melfort's Show and Shine takes place Friday for its 30th year. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)