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Pandemic-related supports coming for media and journalism, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to provide financial support to media organizations to keep journalists working and reporting on the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announce...
Mar 25, 2020

Trudeau reminds travellers returning to Canada to self-isolate at home
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding travellers who are returning to Canada that they are "required" to isolate themselves at home for 14 days. But Trudeau won't say if his Lib...
Mar 25, 2020

Bringing Our Parks to You
Beginning Monday, March 30, SaskParks will be offering daily programming, activities and challenges from the comfort of your home! We are calling this SaskCyberParks! Each day at 10:00 a.m. we will po...
Mar 25, 2020

Humboldt mayor discusses city's first COVID-19 case
The mayor of Humboldt is encouraging people to stay calm, follow health protocols, and strict social distancing. His comments came after the community's first confirmed case of COVID-19 over the weeke...
Mar 25, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Running coach Dave Scott-Thomas banned for life by Athletics Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian running coach Dave Scott-Thomas has been given a lifetime ban from track and field by Athletics Canada. Scott-Thomas has been accused of inappropriate relationships with athlete...
Mar 25, 2020

Get Outside and Have Fun - Social Distancing Style in Birch Hills
The Birch Hills Cross Country Ski Trail is open and available for use without charge.This is about 3 lm of easy trail, groomed regularly but check their page for updates.Walkers, snow shoe people and ...
Mar 25, 2020

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Show - Postponed
The 2020 Rodeo and Trade Fair will be postponed. Hold onto your tickets as we will honor them once we reschedule. We will post our new date as soon as we are able. Thank you for understanding.
Mar 25, 2020

The Greatest Need
COVID19 is an event that is both globally & locally, historic. No event in history has ev-er demonstrated the need for effective, community focused healthcare the way this pandemic has. Businesses...
Mar 25, 2020

Liberals rejig benefits for workers affected by COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government is repackaging two previously promised benefits for Canadians whose working lives are disrupted by COVID-19.Instead, the Liberals say there will now be one benefit to p...
Mar 25, 2020

Liliidae Home and Design running back wall design contest
The public is being invited to get creative and help with designing the back wall of the Liliidae Home and Design building in Melfort.Owner Julie Schmale said the unsightly wall is next on their renov...
Mar 25, 2020 Liliidae Home and Design in Melfort is looking for design ideas for their back wall. (Facebook/Liliidae Home and Design)