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Local senior hockey team looking to return to the ice

The Town of Nipawin could soon see some extra high-level hockey that's not the Nipawin Hawks.The Nipawin Knights senior hockey team is looking to return to its former existence and get back onto the i...

Aug 09, 2023

One man arrested after serious assault in Nipawin

A man has been arrested after a serious incident in the Town of Nipawin last Friday.Just before 5 p.m. that day, Nipawin RCMP received a report of a serious assault.An investigation determined that a ...

Aug 08, 2023

Saskatchewan's only chainsaw carving festival coming back to Manitou Beach

For the fifth time ever, Saskatchewan's only chainsaw carving festival will be held in Manitou Beach.Ten of the best carvers from across the country (B.C. through Ontario) will be competing in the eve...

Aug 08, 2023

Northeast Archer returns with significant hardware after trip to South Africa

A northeast girl who just graduated from Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) is returning home from South Africa with some pretty incredible achievements.Melfort native, Lizzie Janzen r...

Aug 06, 2023

Tye Scherger announced as Mustangs' new assistant coach

A familiar name to the Melfort Mustangs organization will soon be back with the team, this time in a different role.Mustang Alumni, Tye Scherger has agreed to become the new assistant coach for the SJ...

Aug 04, 2023

Paige Crozon continues to come up big for Team Canada

A northeast basketball player continues to help Team Canada succeed at a high level in the women's basketball world.Humboldt native, Paige Crozon has been right alongside her teammates all summer long...

Aug 04, 2023

Nipawin Fire Chief credits dispatchers for success of vehicle fire response

Morning coffee was interrupted for the Nipawin Fire Department (NFD) on Wednesday, as they were called out to a vehicle fire, northwest of the Village of Love.At about 8 a.m., firefighters were dispat...

Aug 03, 2023

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation signs agricultural benefits claim, hosts ribbon cutting for new resource center

Wednesday (Aug. 2) marked a big day for the Kinistin Salteaux Nation (KSN), as federal government officials present to celebrate multiple accomplishments.First, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Sau...

Aug 03, 2023

Melfort and District Museum celebrates northeast archaeologist

A northeast archaeologist was celebrated at the Melfort and District Museum on Tuesday (Aug. 1).A special collection of archaeological artifacts was presented, which featured the work of late amateur ...

Aug 02, 2023

New Melfort Judge excited about upcoming challenge

Four new judges have been appointed across Saskatchewan, including one in Melfort.Jennifer Claxton-Viczko will soon be taking over the prominent role in the northeast, following a vacancy created by t...

Aug 01, 2023