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Gronlid celebrating 100th birthday this weekend

Nipawin isn't the only community celebrating 100 years this weekend. The hamlet of Gronlid, north of Melfort, is also hosting a birthday celebration on Saturday and Sunday. Activities begin at 8:00 a....

Jul 11, 2025

Nipawin Heliport grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday

A moment years in the making is just around the corner. Amidst Nipawin's 100th birthday and homecoming celebration, another momentous event is being held. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the N...

Jul 11, 2025

What Scherger meant to Mustangs organization during two seasons as assistant coach

There's only one downfall of having an organization full of amazing people doing amazing things... it's hard to keep them together because everyone wants them.The same can be said for the past two Mel...

Jul 11, 2025

Humboldt Fire Department reminds residents on proper handling of discarded needles

The Humboldt Fire Department (HFD) has issued a reminder to residents on what to do if discarded needles are found. The department said that if someone finds one and is uncomfortable disposing of the ...

Jul 11, 2025

Kokum and Dot officially heading to TV screens in Alberta and B.C, looking for spot in Saskatchewan

A kids show that teaches Cree lessons and is produced by a member of Muskoday First Nation has secured funding and a distribution deal. Kokum and Dot will head to television screens in British Columbi...

Jul 10, 2025

'Speak up': 7 years later, hope endures as family and community walk for Ashley Morin

Seven years after Ashley Morin disappeared, her family and community are still walking for her - and still holding onto hope that one day she'll come home.On Thursday, over 100 people in North Battlef...

Jul 10, 2025

Nipawin Exhibition returns Monday following big community birthday

Summer celebrations continue in Nipawin. The community is commemorating 100 years starting on Friday, and that event will run through Sunday. Following the birthday and homecoming events, the annual N...

Jul 10, 2025

Local golfers near the top entering final round of Junior Golf Championships

The final round of the 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships is today (Thursday) in Lloydminster.After two rounds of play, golfers from Humboldt, Prince Albert and North Battleford find themselv...

Jul 10, 2025

Former Trojan attends first NHL Development Camp in five years

A former Tisdale Trojan attended Vancouver Canucks development camp last week, his third career camp with an NHL organization.Roddy Ross, a 25-year-old native of Meadow Lake, had previously attended c...

Jul 10, 2025

'Once in a lifetime': Nipawin celebrates 100th birthday

A special event 100 years in the making. The Town of Nipawin is celebrating a century as a community with three days full of events this weekend. Mayor Marlon Zacharias told northeastNOW the administr...

Jul 09, 2025