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Nipawin drive-in Easter service cancelled

Residents intending on attending a drive-in Easter Sunday service in Nipawin will need to adjust their plans.The drive-in, hosted by Nipawin Apostolic Church, was set to take place on Sunday, April 12...

Lisa Brady Apr 11, 2020 A drive-in Easter Sunday service was set to take place at Centennial Arena's parking lot, but was cancelled due to public complaints and orders from Public Health (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock).

Post-secondary institutions adapting to current realities

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is adapting to the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak. The school has transitioned many classes to online portals. Dr. Has Malik, provost and vice president aca...

Apr 11, 2020 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is preparing for a number of possibilities going forward, (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan Polytechnic)

City of Melfort recommending residents resist gathering for holiday

The city of Melfort is urging residents to stay home and stay apart during Easter.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations Brent Lutz told northeastNOW their wish is that everyone has...

Apr 11, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter

Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...

Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)

Digital and drive-ins: northeast churches adjust Easter services during pandemic

With Saskatchewan still under a State of Emergency, meaning gatherings of 10 or more are prohibited to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, churches in the northeast region have altered practices.East...

Lisa Brady Apr 09, 2020 (Facebook/Our Lady of Consolation Roman Catholic Church)

Government announces additional support program for small businesses

Saskatchewan small businesses will be receiving additional financial support from the provincial government.The government is implementing a $50 million program through the Saskatchewan Small Business...

Apr 09, 2020 (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

BARWA Landfill to resume regular hours

Residents in the Nipawin area will be able to use the Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority (BARWA) Landfill in time before Easter Sunday.BARWA - a waste disposal partnership between the Town of Nipawi...

Lisa Brady Apr 09, 2020 (submitted photo/Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority Inc.)

A spring reality: potholes a common sight in Melfort

The snow has come and gone and come back again, but the off-and-on melting has revealed potholes on streets and highways.The City of Melfort is asking residents to inform them of any potholes they may...

Apr 09, 2020 Potholes are revealing themselves as the snow melts. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Province announces supports for post-secondary students

Saskatchewan post-secondary students will soon have up to $1.5 million in emergency financial aid available.The Ministry of Advanced Education announced the support will be for students with limited f...

Keep Vegetables in Good Condition Longer

Are you buying larger quantities of fresh vegetables to limit the number of times you need to go shopping? Here are some tips from the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan to help keep those ve...

Apr 09, 2020