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Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...

Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Province releases budget estimates

A future deficit may be possible for Saskatchewan given the global economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Today's 2020-21 budget includes some elements associated with major projects in our r...

Mar 18, 2020 Saskatchewan Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Cree names given to star and exoplanet

The Cree language has been linked to astrology for thousands of years, using the sun, the stars and the moon as navigational guides. But now, Cree names for a star and its exoplanet will be used in ev...

Mar 18, 2020 A star and its exoplanet have been renamed in Cree as part of a naming contest. (ID 125461858 © Vitalij Kopa | Dreamstime.com)

Province announces 8 new presumptive cases of COVID-19; total now 16

Saskatchewan's cases of COVID-19 have doubled.The province announced Wednesday that it has eight new presumptive cases, bringing the total number of cases in Saskatchewan to 16.Two cases are confirmed...

Mar 18, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, speaks with media on March 12, 2020 at the Saskatchewan Legislature. (Evan Radford/980)

Trudeau promises $82B in economic supports in COVID-19 fight

OTTAWA - The federal government will deploy up to $82 billion in direct spending and deferred taxes to help every Canadian get through the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesd...

Mar 18, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

Facilities and town office close in Naicam due to coronavirus concerns

The Town of Naicam has come out with their list of closures during the COVID-19 outbreak.All Recreation facilities and events have been cancelled, and the town office will be closed to the public. Tow...

Mar 18, 2020 (Faceboook/Town of Naicam)

Local school divisions adjusting as COVID-19 shuts down schools

Schools are already nearly empty with parents keeping their children home, but as of Friday, March 20, classrooms will be completely void of students.On Monday, March 16, the Saskatchewan Government m...

Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus

DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...

Mar 18, 2020

SaskPower helping customers affected by COVID-19

SaskPower announced Wednesday that it's suspending active collections and will stop disconnecting residential customers for non-payment.The moves are being done to assist customers who are affected by...

Mar 18, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of March 16, 2020.The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunte...

Mar 18, 2020