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COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients

Canadian Blood Services to participate in national clinical trialCanadian Blood Services is actively working with Health Canada and the international research community to contribute to the global eff...

Apr 02, 2020

Early Bird Deadline Tomorrow for BUH Monthly Lotto

The early bird deadline is tomorrow (Friday, Apr 3rd) for $1,000 prize! It could be you!Tickets are only $110 for 13 draws every month for the next 12 months. Join us and remember your 50/50 ticket fo...

Apr 02, 2020

Montreal Lake Cree Nation calls for end to all liquor sales

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation wants the provincial government to end all liquor sales given the COVID-19 pandemic. It said the continued sale of alcohol was leading to high-risk behavior and an increa...

Apr 02, 2020 (file photo/Nigel Maxwell)

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic felt by local mechanic shops

Local mechanic shops are not immune to the effects of the COVID-19 on business. While they remain open, a couple of shops in Melfort have seen things change over the past few weeks. Tyler Fahlman owns...

Glynn Brothen Apr 01, 2020 (Aaron Schulze & Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A.murder victims and accused lived together, police say

The officer in charge of the criminal investigation division for the Prince Albert Police Service has now confirmed the murders of two adults and one child, and the attempted murder of a second child,...

Apr 01, 2020 Bundles of flowers have been placed outside the house, where the bodies of Denis Carrier, Sandra Henry and seven-year-old Bentlee were discovered last Sunday. Five-year-old Kendrah remains in hospital in stable condition. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Provincial parks closed, camping season delayed

In the wake of multiple closures and delays amid the global pandemic, provincial parks are now on the list. Due to COVID-19 concerns, camping reservations and the start of camping season is delayed un...

Apr 01, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

Province invests in more mental health support

Given the increased anxiety and stress related to isolation and the global pandemic, the province's Ministry of Health is investing an additional $33 million in mental health and addictions services.T...

Loraas asking households to dispose recyclables if members are sick

Loraas is reminding customers of recently enacted safe waste disposal guidelines to prevent COVID-19 transmission.In an attachment on the Loraas Environmental Services Ltd website, they list several m...

Apr 01, 2020 Garbage bins could fill up faster than usual, as Loraas is asking customers to throw out recyclables if a household member is sick. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)

Technology helping Melfort church adjust to distanced services

Two Sunday services for northeast churches have passed since the Government of Saskatchewan declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning the restrictions of social gat...

Lisa Brady Apr 01, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort outlines options for residents if extra waste disposal is needed

The City of Melfort has issued an update to residents as it relates to their landfill and waste removal.The city restricted public access to the Melfort Regional Landfill on March 16, amid the COVID-1...

Apr 01, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)