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Get Fit as You Sit - ParticipACTION

Get Fit As You Sit is a simple workout you can do while sitting at work or at home. And it's a quick way to add a little physical activity to your day. And you know, there are a ton of benefits associ...

Mar 31, 2020

'Financial bridge': Humboldt Chamber weighs in on federal funding announcement for businesses

Humboldt's Chamber of Commerce members are likely to benefit from the federal government's announcement of funding to help businesses across Canada.On Friday, March 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a...

Mar 31, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Horizon School Division discusses supplemental learning in the time of COVID-19

The Horizon School Division has issued an update on their plans for supplemental learning during COVID-19.Director of Education Kevin Garinger told northeastNOW they are doing their best to ensure com...

Mar 30, 2020 (Facebook/Horizon School Division)

NEOSS breathes 'sigh of relief' with federal funding coming

Last week, the federal government announced more funding to help various programs across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Some funds went to more counsellors, and trained volunteers for kids hel...

Mar 30, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan records its first COVID-19 related deaths

Two Saskatchewan residents have died from COVID-19 related complications. The deaths were both recorded on Sunday in separate parts of the province and mark a grim milestone as the first fatalities fr...

Mar 30, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Melfort Youth Evolution hosting virtual dance party

As more events move to an online platform during social distancing, the Melfort Youth Evolution has decided to host a virtual dance party.Youth Coordinator Kathryn Carswell said social connection duri...

Mar 30, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Youth Evolution)

Girl Guide cookies still available, despite COVID-19

It's a welcomed announcement in what's been a world of uncertainty - Girl Guide cookies are still up for sale thanks in part to Save-On-Foods stores across Western Canada.Traditionally, local units se...

Mar 30, 2020 The Girl Guide's famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies will be sold in stores. (Girl Guides of Canada/Instagram)

Truckers transporting essential supplies granted exemption

Truckers who are transporting essential supplies in Saskatchewan have been granted exemption.According to a media release, the Government of Saskatchewan is temporarily modifying hours of service regu...

Mar 30, 2020 (File photo/larongeNOW Staff)

SaskCyberParks: Get Crafty!

Are you ready to explore the outdoors? Create your own binoculars following the steps outlined below and see what you can find in your own backyard!Supplies: 1. 2 toilet paper rolls 2. Construction pa...

Mar 30, 2020

We Need Our 13th Man

Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Susan Shaw, wrote a letter to you...the people of Saskatchewan. Take a moment and please read it. "...Unchecked by the restraints of social distancing and other isolatio...

Mar 30, 2020