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'There's no slurpee machines': Former Melfort 7-Eleven location turning into pharmacy

You might have recently noticed some increased activity at the former 7-Eleven store in Melfort.The building on the corner of Main Street and Saskatchewan Drive has been dormant for a few years now an...

Mar 31, 2021

'The most phenomenal Aurora I’ve seen': northern photographer captures and exudes positive energy

It has been one of the most dazzling winter and spring times in years for observing the Northern Lights, and a man in northern Saskatchewan is getting plenty of traction with his exceptional photograp...

Mar 31, 2021

Family of Weyakwin Lake man offers $100,000 for his safe return

A $100,000 reward has been offered for the safe return of a Weyakwin Lake man who went fishing Sept. 23, 2020 and has not been seen since. "He went out fishing at about 6 p.m. in the evening," James H...

Mar 30, 2021

'It's great to be back': Melfort's new city manager excited to be in home province again

Melfort's new city manager is adjusting well to his new position.Adam Homes told northeastNOW that the mayor, council, and administration has done a great job of welcoming him and getting him up to sp...

Mar 30, 2021

Weekly online conversation and connection for Sask. youth returns this week

An online weekly conversation will serve as a means of connection and support for teens around the province.Wellness educator and youth mental health advocate Laura Lawrence hosted Teen Talk Tuesday l...

Mar 29, 2021

Saskatchewan Government urges vaccinations through ad campaign

'Stick it to Covid' is the message coming today from the provincial government in a new advertisement campaign aimed at what the Premier called 'looking after one another.' Meanwhile, there continues ...

Mar 29, 2021

Northeast woman donates 130 pounds of pull tabs to Silver for Gold charity

A large donation of aluminum pull tabs was made this month to the Silver for Gold charity from a woman in the northeast.The charity works in conjunction with the Small but Mighty provincial initiative...

Mar 26, 2021

Campers, hikers reminded to avoid wildlife

As residents are set to begin enjoying the great outdoors again this spring, staying clear of the wildlife is an important part of that enjoyment.Troy Thompson, conservation officer with the Ministry ...

Mar 26, 2021

Muyres returns to Saskatchewan after mixed doubles championship in Calgary bubble

Kirk Muyres is back in Saskatchewan after about a month in the Curling Canada bubble in Calgary.It began with the Brier for the St. Gregor, Sask. native as he joined Team Dunstone as they represented ...

Mar 26, 2021

Chris Beaudry event a big success for Dekker Centre

Over 300 people tuned in to watch Chris Beaudry speak about the importance of mental health Thursday afternoon during a Dekker Centre livestream.The event, which was presented by North Battleford's Ma...

Mar 26, 2021