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Details released on permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

Plans have been released for the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.The permanent memorial will be constructed at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 between Tisdale and Nipawin.The Hum...

Apr 04, 2024

Melfort man honoured for military personnel tributes

A northeast local was recently honoured by Canada's Governor General, in the form of a Meritorious Service Medal.Melfort native Doug Chisholm was recognized as a heritage researcher and bush pilot, wh...

Apr 03, 2024

Melfort jewelry store closing after more than 70 years of business

Assaly Diamond and Fine Jewelry Boutique will soon be no longer.The locally owned and operated business has been in Melfort for over 70 years, having been passed down to multiple different owners alon...

Apr 02, 2024

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap betwe...

Mar 31, 2024

WHL suspends P.A. product Matt Henry following failed PED test

The Brandon Wheat Kings are going to be down a man for the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Playoffs.On Friday afternoon, the club announced that Prince Albert-born forward Matt Henry wa...

Mar 29, 2024

Opportunity to close series at home awaits Mustangs in Game 5

The Melfort Mustangs can advance to the second round of this year's SJHL Playoffs with a win on Friday night.Melfort will play host to the Estevan Bruins for Game 5, as they hold a 3-1 series lead, fo...

Mar 29, 2024

Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville

The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National...

Mar 28, 2024

NCHCF to receive $10K from Melfort's 100 Women Who Care

A local charity is $10,000 richer thanks to the "100 Women Who Care" in Melfort.The organization heard presentations from three non-profit organizations at a gathering at the Melfort Golf and Country ...

Mar 27, 2024

Mustangs aim for 3-0 stranglehold in Game 3

The Melfort Mustangs will have the opportunity on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their first-round playoff series.Melfort won games one and two by a combined 12-5 score, at home, against ...

Mar 26, 2024

North East SPCA AGM taking place Tuesday night

The North East SPCA is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday, March 26.Acting chair Marianthe Strydom told northeastNOW the meeting will highlight the struggles and the achievements durin...

Mar 26, 2024