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NESPCA and others benefit from dedicated work of Melfort volunteer Pat Rumberger

It is National Volunteer week and northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.Melfort's Pat Rumberger has spent countless hours as a volunteer in the region o...

Apr 20, 2021

Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident passes away at 113

The oldest person in Saskatchewan has died at the age of 113.Reita Fennell of Melfort passed away peacefully of natural causes with family at her side on Saturday.Carmen Irvine called her grandmother-...

Apr 19, 2021

Hudson Bay RCMP looking for missing 35-year-old man

UPDATE: The RCMP are reporting as of 11:51 a.m. Taniskishayinew has been located safe and sound.-Hudson Bay RCMP are looking for a missing 35-year-old man.Daryl Taniskishayinew was last seen walking w...

Apr 19, 2021

'Army behind the army', Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army on the importance of volunteers

In light of National Volunteer Week, northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.The Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army wants to shed some spotlight on vol...

Apr 19, 2021

Gratton, 105 CJVR take home awards... again...at SCMA's

The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were held virtually this year as country music in the province was celebrated.Dozens of awards were handed out, including the Music Director of the Year which wen...

Apr 19, 2021

Council to decide Monday on erecting Fred Sasakamoose statue at SaskTel Centre

Since early November, things have been tough on the family of Indigenous hockey legend Fred Sasakamoose.Sasakamoose - the first treaty-status player in NHL history - died on Nov. 24 after battling a p...

Apr 19, 2021

NEOSS takes over Good Food Box program

The Good Food Box program will still be available in the region but will switch hands from Plus Industries to North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS).On a monthly basis, members place their o...

Apr 16, 2021

Melfort Salvation Army postpones in-person worship services

In-person church services at the Melfort Salvation Army are being postponed after the new public health orders came down on Tuesday that limits worship gathering sizes to 30 people.Captain Rick Robins...

Apr 14, 2021

Trojans announce five signings for 2021/2022 roster

The Tisdale Trojans have kicked off their offseason by announcing a few signings for the 2021/2022 season.The U18 AAA club announced five players who will join the team for next season including four ...

Apr 14, 2021

Boy rescued from South Saskatchewan River by Saskatoon runner

Two boys on the shoreline of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon were fortunate Brad Pilon was nearby when one of them slipped into the water.Pilon was running on the Meewasin Trail with his wif...

Apr 12, 2021