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Local golfers weigh in on Woods' Masters win

This past weekend a familiar face put on the green jacket at Augusta.Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters title at this year's tournament. The win also marked the 15th time Woods won a major tourname...

Apr 16, 2019 Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters Championship last weekend. (File Photo/Canadian Press)

Local artist named finalist for national award

A woman whose work will be very familiar to people living in the Prince Albert and northeast region, is receiving more national recognition.Catherine Blackburn who lives in Leask is one of 25 finalist...

Apr 16, 2019 Catherine Blackburn's "New Age Warriors" exhbit was shown at the Mann Art Gallery last September. (Facebook/Catherine Blackburn)

Equity Scholarship addresses shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups

A scholarship competition for broadcast students in the prairie provinces was recently launched to access an untapped pool of potentially talented employees and encourage diverse viewpoints and backgr...

Apr 16, 2019 The JPBG Equity Scholarship was instituted in 2009 to address the shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups. (submitted photo/JPBG)

Locals react as fire ravages historic cathedral, draws world attention

A massive fire Monday quickly spread through what is heralded as one of the world's most recognizable places of worship.Notre Dame Cathedral, built on a small island called the le de la Cit, saw const...

Apr 15, 2019 The spire on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapses as fire ravages the medieval structure. (Associated Press)

Catastrophic fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

PARIS - A massive fire engulfed the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital Monday, toppling its spire and sending thick plumes of smoke high into the blue sky as tourists and ...

Apr 15, 2019 (Submitted photo/Associated Press)

Melfort program director celebrates 45 years and counting

Doing anything for 45 years is a huge accomplishment and that is known all too well by Melfort radio personality Bill Wood.105 CJVR's program director and morning show host got started in broadcasting...

Apr 15, 2019 105CJVR morning show host, Bill Wood celebrates 45th radio anniversary. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort Big Brothers Big Sisters to host spring trade fair

Over 50 vendors will be set-up at the Kerry Vickar Centre tomorrow for the Melfort Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Spring Trade Fair.This is the second time the organization hosted the event after last y...

Apr 12, 2019 Big Spring trade fair hosted by Melfort Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Kerry Vickar Centre.(Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort)

Humboldt resident receives volunteer medal

A Humboldt resident was one of 15 recipients of the Saskatchewan volunteer medal in Regina on Tuesday.The medals are awarded to extraordinary citizens across the province for their outstanding contrib...

Apr 10, 2019 (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Nipawin council allows recordings during meetings

The town of Nipawin's council has made two changes to its procedures bylaw which will make it easier for members of the media to detail what transpires during council meetings.During the March 25 meet...

Apr 05, 2019 (File photo: Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Forum seeks ideas in fight against Sask. meth crisis

A two-day forum in Saskatoon has community groups, addictions and mental health workers, law enforcement and others coming together to try and tackle the growing crystal meth crisis in Saskatchewan."I...

Apr 04, 2019 Crystal methamphetamine, often referred to as simply as "meth" or "jib," is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. (Wikimedia commons).