Tag Archives: Events
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)
Melfort celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day activities were moved indoors due to the forecast but the celebration still went on without a hitch.On Friday afternoon, organizers made the decision to take their plans inside the Northern...
Jul 02, 2019 The Melfort Legion and RCMP colour parade at Melfort Canada Day celebrations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort Canada Day celebrations moved indoors due to weather
Some changes are being made to the Canada Day Celebrations in Melfort that were originally scheduled to take place at Memorial Gardens."It's always great to be outdoors for Canada Day," Committee Chai...
Jun 28, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Nutrien Wonderhub opens doors to public
An exciting new experience for children and families with a focus on learning and engagement has opened its doors in Saskatoon.Nutrien Wonderhub is Saskatchewan's first children's museum, and one of o...
Jun 28, 2019 Toon Town is one of many exhibits available to visitors at Saskatchewan's first children's museum Nutrien Wonderhub. (Nutrien Wonderhub/Facebook)
'Trust your training': MUCC celebrates class of 2019
Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) celebrated its graduating class of 2019 on Thursday, June 27.The school held the exercise portion of the grad festivities in the morning in the school ...
Jun 27, 2019 The 2019 MUCC Grads celebrated being 'dismissed' one last time by tossing their caps into the air. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Memorial Garden to host Canada Day celebrations
The community of Melfort has Canada Day plans set for a day of family fun.The celebrations begin at 2 p.m. on Monday. The Memorial Gardens will host the decorated bike parade for kids aged four to 12....
Jun 27, 2019 Melfort's memorial garden will play host to Canada Day activities. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Sask. children's museum set to open
It will be an exciting day for children and parents alike Friday, as Saskatchewan's first children's museum opens its doors to the public.Nutrien Wonderhub, located in Saskatoon's Mendel Building, ope...
Jun 27, 2019 An installation by artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam will feature at the Nutrien Wonderhub when it opens in 2019. (Submitted photo/kidapproved.ca)
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)