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Isolation, other factors could lead to increased use of domestic violence shelter: NEOSS

The domestic violence shelter in Melfort hasn't been busy since the COVID-19 crisis began, but officials are keeping an eye on the situation.North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) executive ...

Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Live-Streamed Mass Times for Holy Week

Below are the Mass times that will be live-streamed during Holy Week for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert: These celebrations will be live-streamed on Facebook page (Roman Catholic Diocese ...

Apr 03, 2020

Prince Albert Area Community Updates

Updates on services from The Gate, Access Place, Needle Exchange, RAAM Clinic, DetoxThe GateMonday - Friday10:00 am - 11:30 Am2:00 ppm - 3:30 pmProgram closed but will provideTake out coffee & Lun...

Apr 03, 2020

Indigenous strategy launched to help communities access credible COVID-19 information

A new strategy developed in Saskatchewan, geared to Indigenous communities, is looking to provide credible, and easy to access information on the COVID-19 global pandemic."Protecting Our Home Fires" w...

Apr 02, 2020 "Protecting Our Home Fires" is a strategy geared to show Indigenous communities credible information amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Nipawin Lions Club cancels Tradeshow, other events in limbo

With Saskatchewan's State of Emergency being extended another two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nipawin Lions Club decided to cancel its upcoming Tradeshow.The Tradeshow was scheduled to run...

Lisa Brady Apr 02, 2020 The Nipawin Tradeshow brings in nearly $15,000 for the Nipawin Lions Club, according to member Brian Starkell (Facebook/Nipawin Lions Club).

MMSA asking house league players to register now, even with softball activities suspended

Organizers of the Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) are trying their best to make sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't have too much of an effect on the upcoming season.On Thursday, April 1, MMS...

Apr 02, 2020 The Melfort U14 Spirit team had plenty of success last season, including winning bronze at provincials, and then going to Quebec for Nationals later in the summer. (Facebook/Regina Minor Softball League)

Muskoday First Nation closes borders due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Muskoday First Nation has officially closed its borders.According to a media release, as of March 30 band leadership implemented their Community Protection Law and Land Resolution. The law is mean...

Apr 02, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert MP joins colleagues in call for tax relief

Prince Albert's member of Parliament is joining his provincial colleagues in calling for the federal government to pause the carbon tax.Saskatchewan's 14 Conservative Party MPs sent a signed letter to...

Apr 02, 2020 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is calling for the federal government to suspend the carbon tax. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Provincial gov’t adds to list of flights that carried COVID-19 cases

Seven flights have been added to the provincial government's list of those that carried passengers who since have tested positive for COVID-19.As well, one flight that previously was listed has been u...

Apr 02, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 total now at 206

There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with the total cases now at 206. Two people are receiving hospital inpatient care in Saskatoon. Two patients are in intensive care - one i...

Apr 02, 2020