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northeastNOW.com is the latest online platform from the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, designed to provide news and community information. Launched in October 2017, northeastNOW.com quickly became the go-to source for news, surpassing long-established outlets in the region within just one week. Residents of Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin, and nearby areas rely on us to stay updated on local happenings. We offer much more than just news and sports; our site features a community events calendar, classified ads, an obituaries section, and dedicated areas for real estate and vehicle sales. And the best part? Accessing our site is completely FREE—because that's how news should be!

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Vehicle destroyed by fire near Star City

2 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

(Melfort Fire and Rescue/Facebook) By Cam Lee Vehicle fire Vehicle destroyed by fire near Star City Jun 6, 2025 | 5:28 PM The Melfort Fire Department was called out to a vehicle fire south of Star City on Friday. The incident happened just before lunch, and the car was fully engulfed in flames on the shoulder of the highway when crews arrived.
Progress continues for Lanigan daycare expansion project

2 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

By Daycare expansion Jun 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM The Town of Lanigan’s Daycare Expansion project has cleared another hurdle. The Town has announced the daycare will proceed as planned, with Miners Construction Co. chosen as the successful bidder.
Salvation Army receives $10k from 100 Women Who Care Melfort

2 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

CATSask presenting at the meeting (Submitted) The organizations presenting at the meeting included CATSask, a non-profit that helps abandoned cats in rural communities, the Salvation Army, and the Melfort Multi-K, who Rogers said stepped in at the last minute to replace another organization that had to bow out.
Plus Industries in Melfort receives over $15k from Smile Cookie campaign

2 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

By Smile Cookie update Jun 6, 2025 | 2:25 PM The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign was a huge success in Melfort. Proceeds from Smile Cookies sold from April 28 to May 4 went to Plus Industries. “Thanks to your generosity in this year’s Smile Campaign!” Plus Industries posted on their website.
Local artist featured during Skills Canada event in Regina

3 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

By Local artist featured Jun 5, 2025 | 5:01 PM A man from the northeast was featured at a well-known event highlighting the skilled trades. Skills Canada recently held their national competition in Regina as students from across the country competed in a variety of skill areas, with the winners moving on to the 48th Worldskills Competition in China in September.
City mulling four-way stop at Reynolds School corner

3 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

By Traffic concerns Jun 5, 2025 | 2:00 PM The City of Melfort is looking at potentially putting up a four-way stop near a local elementary school. Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told the discussions started while the City was engaging with stakeholders for the upcoming road improvement project on McKendry Ave. E. and Alberta St, along with the sidewalk extension project on Hatton Ave. E. in the school zone.
Man charged after allegedly setting ditch fire along Highway 55

3 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

By Ditch fire Jun 5, 2025 | 9:43 AM A 36-year-old man faces charges after allegedly setting fires in a ditch near Snowden. Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP received a call about a small fire in the ditch beside Highway 55 near the Snowden turnoff early Tuesday morning. The investigation determined that a man had started a fire which had been extinguished by the Smeaton Fire Department.
Melfort PBR a big success, could become annual event

4 days ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

By Yeehaw Jun 4, 2025 | 5:27 PM For the first time ever, the City of Melfort hosted a PBR event, which took place this past weekend. The Ripley Rumble was brought to town courtesy of Ripley Ford, and according to owner Mark Ripley, it went even better than expected. “I think the words would be just incredible. It was sold out, the community support was absolutely amazing, and the feedback from people was over the top.
Melfort Golf and Country Club soon needing $1 million+ irrigation replacement

4 days ago | northeastnow.com | Ben Tompkins

“When it comes to golf courses, they cannot exist without water. You’d liken it to the ice plant in a curling club or in a hockey rink. Without that plant running, there’s no ice, and in golf, there’s no game without water.
Evacuees receive community support as local firefighters battle wildfires

4 days ago | northeastnow.com | Cam Lee

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency then advised the crews from Wakaw and Cudworth to stay in La Ronge and help protect the community. The organizations deployed two more members with a Tanker to meet up with the existing crew in La Ronge, and on Tuesday, they were tasked with structural protection and fire patrol in and around the community.