Infrastructure

Wildfire evacuees staying in northeast Sask. receive help from Lions clubs

Evacuees from the northern wildfires that have been staying in the northeast have received some assistance thanks to the Lions Club. The 52 Lions clubs in District 5SKN, encompassing northern and cent...

Jun 11, 2025

Marguerite Riel Centre among organizations assisting evacuees

Local organizations continue to work to help those displaced by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort has been working with about 60 evacuees, and Executive Directo...

Jun 10, 2025

Melfort Council approves gifting ice-resurfacer to Kinsmen and Kinettes for Dale Frier rink project

City Council in Melfort has given the green light to support the reconstruction of the Dale Frier Memorial Outdoor Rink. The Melfort Kinsmen and Kinettes approached the City to request the reconstruct...

Jun 10, 2025

Progress continues for Lanigan daycare expansion project

The Town of Lanigan's Daycare Expansion project has cleared another hurdle. The Town has announced the daycare will proceed as planned, with Miners Construction Co. chosen as the successful bidder. Ka...

Jun 06, 2025

City mulling four-way stop at Reynolds School corner

The City of Melfort is looking at potentially putting up a four-way stop near a local elementary school. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW the discussions started while the Ci...

Jun 05, 2025

Melfort Golf and Country Club soon needing $1 million+ irrigation replacement

The Melfort Golf and Country Club (MGCC) has some major upgrades on the way, which they won't be able to hold out on for much longer.The irrigation system, a critical part of a successful golf course ...

Jun 04, 2025

Evacuees receive community support as local firefighters battle wildfires

As wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, local firefighters and groups are doing their best to help the communities and residents affected. Firefighters from Wakaw and Cudworth were sen...

Jun 04, 2025

Humboldt fire chief discusses crew deployment to wildfire areas

The Humboldt Fire Department has its members scattered across northern Saskatchewan, assisting in the battle against raging wildfires. Fire Chief Mike Kwasnica told northeastNOW the department was ask...

Jun 03, 2025

Update on future of Historic Post Office in Melfort

An update on the Historic Post Office in Melfort. The facility is set to have three flat roofs replaced in the coming months, and the historic building was further discussed at a recent Governance and...

Jun 03, 2025

Fire crews from Melfort the latest to join fight against northern wildfires

More local fire departments are sending help to fight wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. The Melfort Fire Department is the latest to send help to battle the blaze that threatens the La Ronge area.Fi...

Jun 03, 2025