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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
NEOSS continues to serve public despite COVID-19 pandemic
North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is adjusting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Executive Director Louise Schweitzer told northeastNOW NEOSS has essential services that assi...
Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort's Northern Lights Gallery Using Facebook Page to Keep Kids Busy with Art
During these times - people are stepping up to social distance but to also find ways to help.Melfort, SK's Northern Lights Gallery is setting up projects on their Facebook page - to help families with...
Mar 18, 2020
Northern Light Bluegass & Old Tyme Music Society Event Cancellations
The current Covid-19 crisis is an area of concern that we at Northern Lights are monitoring closely. We continue to keep an eye on the outcomes of the measures being put in place for our safety and th...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...
Mar 18, 2020
Annual pace of inflation cools to 2.2% in February from 2.4% in January
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the consumer price index in February rose 2.2 per cent compared with a year ago. The increase comes after a year-over-year increase of 2.4 per cent in January. Economis...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is confirming that the Canada-U.S. border will be closed "by mutual consent" to non-essential traffic. Trump, who disclosed the news on Twitter, says trade will not...
Mar 18, 2020