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Northern Lights Woodcarvers create snow carving to represent 'Play Melfort'

The Northern Lights Woodcarvers have taken their skills to the snow.The group has been working this week on a snow carving in front of the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort.Carver Al Jardine had the idea...

Nov 27, 2020

'It's a big business': Mustangs Blevins reacts to new restrictions, SJHL pause

The Saskatchewan Government's announcement on Wednesday saw the cancellation of a number of leisure activities until at least Dec. 17.Included in those cancellations was hockey, which includes the Sas...

Nov 26, 2020

Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season

NORTH BATTLEFORD - It’s still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it’s a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and...

Angela Brown Nov 26, 2020

Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season

It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...

Nov 26, 2020

Year-long clerkship program welcomes two medical students to Melfort

A new to Melfort program has two students from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine spending their third-year clerkship shadowing local physicians.The Saskatchewan longitudinal Integra...

Nov 25, 2020

Melfort fundraising group presents cheque to NESPCA, encourage others to do the same

The dedicated volunteers with the Melfort North East SPCA fundraising group have been busy this year and have been able to donate $14,000.Pat Rumberger told northeastNOW the group does a lot with brin...

Nov 24, 2020

Melfort Food Bank asking community for donations for food and holiday hampers

The number of families and individuals accessing the Melfort Food Bank is increasing.The increase is largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Secretary Ellen Zuck said this year they have c...

Nov 24, 2020

Spreading hope at the Melfort Hospital

Spreading light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic around Saskatchewan is the goal for a staff member at the Melfort Hospital.Licensed Practical Nurse, Laura Alexander decided to use Christmas L...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan's oldest person turns 113 in Melfort

Another birthday was celebrated by the oldest resident of Saskatchewan.A parade and birthday party was held for Reitta Fennel of Melfort as she turned 113.Fennel's grandaughter-in-law Carmen Irvine to...

Nov 20, 2020

Strong as a Mother series celebrates two years

It has been two years since Laura Lawrence hosted her first Strong as a Mother event in Melfort.The coffee and conversation series has gained popularity with women in the community and that was eviden...

Nov 19, 2020