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Local historian looks back on Spanish Influenza amid COVID-19

Over a hundred years ago, locals were also learning the benefits of social distancing and washing vigorously in the fight against Spanish Influenza.Fred Payton, a board member with the P.A. Historical...

Mar 31, 2020 The Victoria Hospital circa 1920. (submitted photo/P.A. Historical Society)

'Glad to be open': Saskabuds Cannabis officially opens in Melfort

It took a lot longer than expected, but Melfort finally has its own recreational cannabis shop.Saskabuds Cannabis officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday."It feels great," said Co-owner ...

Mar 31, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

North East School Division preparing for in-home schooling amid COVID-19

The North East School Division is taking steps to deal with the 'new normal' made necessary thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.The education sector had a one-week pause wrapped up on Monday, March 30. Di...

Mar 31, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Shelters and lower income population to receive additional provincial funding in wake of pandemic

The Saskatchewan government released the Ministry of Social Services Pandemic Response Tuesday, which will help vulnerable Saskatchewan citizens by adapting policies and allocating new resources. "Our...

Mar 31, 2020 The Lighthouse North Battleford is one of several shelters to receive additional provincial funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Eight new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, province reminds public to stay vigilant to flatten the curve

There are eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province and while it's a smaller number than in previous announcements, the Ministry of Health is advising to not become complacent with precaut...

Mar 31, 2020 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)

Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire Department bringing birthday cheer to local children

While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to social distancing, something that is being missed out on by some children is their birthday parties.The Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire Department is doing their part to make ...

Mar 31, 2020 (Facebook/Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire and Rescue)

Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan has relaxed trucking rules

REGINA - A father whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's worried Saskatchewan's move to relax some trucking rules during the COVID-19 outbreak may me...

Mar 31, 2020

Local couple amongst hundreds of Canadians trying to get home from Peru

A couple from the Melfort area are two of the hundreds of Canadians attempting to make their way home from Peru.Russell Edwards from Melfort and Heather Hind from St. Brieux have been in the country f...

Mar 31, 2020 Russell Edwards of Melfort and Heather Hind of St. Brieux stranded in Peru due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook/Heather Hind)

Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Child protection services are available from the Ministry of Social Services for children who are believed to be in need of protection. It is the goal of the Ministry of Social Services to keep childr...

Mar 31, 2020

PA and District Chamber of Commerce Helping Businesses and Their Customers with Updates

The Chamber wants to help facilitate continued trade in within our Region to support both businesses and customers. Go to their webpage for current information of where specific businesses are at.

Mar 31, 2020