Melfort is a city in Saskatchewan, Canada, located approximately 95 kilometres southeast of Prince Albert, 172 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon and 280 kilometres north of Regina. Melfort became Saskatchewan's 12th city in 1980. Melfort was formerly called the "City of Northern Lights" due to the frequency with which the aurora borealis appears. However, in 2016, Melfort became "Play Melfort" due to its vast recreation programs and facilities.