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Physician health one of many topics as SMA President's Tour stops in Melfort

Physicians from around the northeast, mainly the old Kelsey Trail Health Region, were in Melfort on Tuesday, Oct. 8 as the President of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) was in Melfort for st...

Oct 09, 2019 President of the SMA, Dr. Allan Woo was in Melfort as part of his President's Tour. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

'A true community person and a true gentleman': Gordon Liddle passes away

A tireless volunteer and former Citizen of the Year in Melfort has died.Gordon Liddle passed away Sept. 30 at the age of 86, and a service in Liddle's memory was held Sunday, Oct. 6 at St. James Presb...

Oct 07, 2019 (submitted/Rotary Club of Melfort)

City of Melfort, Humboldt Broncos officially unveil new 'mini-rink' at Northern Lights Palace

The City of Melfort along with the Humboldt Broncos officially unveiled the new mini-stick rink at the Northern Lights Palace in Melfort on Friday, Oct. 4.The rink has been operational for a few weeks...

Oct 05, 2019 A handful of local kids, some current Broncos, and Melfort's Mayor were in attendance to officially open the new 'mini-rink'. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Indie pot shops seek cooperative wholesale, distribution

Some of Saskatchewan's private independent cannabis shops are forming a co-operative to thwart what they see as the challenges from the already dominant corporate sector in the new legal cannabis mark...

Oct 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Supported Employment Program expands in Porcupine Plain with new gift store

The Porcupine Opportunities Program (POP) is expanding its supported employment program.The POP has been in operation for about 45 years in Porcupine Plain to improve the quality of life for people wi...

Oct 04, 2019 (submitted photo/Marilyn Jonas)

'Unbelievable experience': Crozon, Team Canada wrap up 3x3 women's series with four straight titles

It was a busy summer for Humboldt's Paige Crozon and Team Canada.Crozon was part of the first Canadian Women's National 3x3 basketball team that participated in the FIBA Women's Series over the summer...

Oct 03, 2019 Crozon (far right) and Team Canada won their final stop of the Women's Series in Edmonton in September. (Facebook/Paige Crozon)

P.A. woman enjoys big business success stateside

A former Prince Albert resident recently enjoyed a big day at the New York Stock Exchange.Michelle Zatlyn, and the company she co-founded, Cloudflare, recently launched an initial public stock offerin...

Oct 01, 2019 Michelle Zatlyn rings the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 13 (Michelle Zatlyn/Twitter)

Art and Culture on display Saturday in Melfort

Celebrating diverse cultures was the theme on Saturday at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort.Kevin Seesequasis with the Creeland Dancers said anytime communities want to experience different cultures,...

Sep 29, 2019 The Creeland Dancers shared their culture with the crowd on hand at Culture Days in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

'What a role model:' Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list

AIRDRIE, Alta. - An ad shows a serious Ryan Straschnitzki taping up his hockey stick and pulling on an Adidas jersey before he slides away on an ice sled. "As a kid I always dreamed of ...

Sep 29, 2019 (File Photo/The Canadian Press)

Carrot River local Jayden Wiens staying with the Saskatoon Blades

Jayden Wiens' path to the Western Hockey League (WHL) is one that is rarely travelled.The 16-year-old center from Carrot River was an eighth-round pick (155th overall) of the Saskatoon Blades in the 2...

Lisa Brady Sep 26, 2019 Jayden Wiens (centre) is all smiles knowing he'll be staying in the WHL as a 16-year-old. (Twitter/@BladesHockey).