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Don't flush your disinfecting wipes: City of Melfort

The packages may say "flushable" but that isn't the case for so-called flushable wipes according to the city.With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to increased diligence when it comes to cleanliness, the...

Mar 19, 2020 Disinfecting wipes have been in high demand due to COVID-19, but they shouldn't be flushed. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort getting CT Scanner after decade-long wait

Melfort is getting their CT Scanner.After a promise made a decade ago, the Saskatchewan Party government made the announcement in today's pared-down expense budget, which outlines the province's spend...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort updates public on services available amid COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Melfort continues to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Yesterday, administrators announced the closure of all city-owned facilities, including the Northern Lights Palace, City H...

Mar 17, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Town of Nipawin closing facilities due to COVID-19

The Town of Nipawin has announced a number of closures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Their news release today said the town's top priorities are the health, safety, and well-being of employees and...

Mar 16, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

All City of Melfort facilities are now closed to the public

The City of Melfort is following the lead of many organizations amid the COVID-19 outbreak.They have announced the closure of all City of Melfort facilities, effective immediately."It's an unprecedent...

Mar 16, 2020 Even city hall in Melfort is closed to the public. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Tisdale student visit postponed

The rural skills tour coming to Tisdale this weekend has been postponed du to COVID-19.About 40 students from Saskatoon were supposed to tour the hospital and the town.Organizers hope to reschedule at...

Mar 12, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Students in health field to tour community of Tisdale

Highlighting the community of Tisdale and health care in the region.A rural skills tour is taking place Saturday in the community.Tisdale Union Hospital facility administrator, acute care Tracy Farber...

Mar 11, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW)

Melfort applies for two federal infrastructure grants for water main replacement and landfill

The City of Melfort had both a Plan A and Plan B when they applied for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.Council officially approved the city's two applications during their meeting on Mo...

Lisa Brady Mar 10, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Town of Nipawin hosting open house this week

Nipawin residents have a chance to learn more about the future of the community, and to also have a say on that future.The Town of Nipawin is hosting an open house Thursday, March 12.The event will be...

Mar 09, 2020 (Facebook/The Evergreen Centre)

City of Melfort unveils Donor Wall at Historic Post Office

Prior to the City of Melfort beginning to rehabilitate it, the Historic Post Office still had its old postal boxes.Staff imagined ways to be able to use them once more, and that dream was finally achi...

Lisa Brady Mar 08, 2020 The Melfort Historic Post Office's Donor Wall has the names of couples, groups, families, and individuals engraved on its old postal boxes (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).