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Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair postponed

Another spring event in the northeast that has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair - hosted by the Tisdale Ramblers Senior Hockey Club - won't run at t...

Lisa Brady Mar 27, 2020 Northeast residents will need to wait a few more months before getting their dancing boots on for the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo Cabaret. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Avoid travel during the pandemic, including to lake country

With warmer temperatures in the forecast, many people may be considering an escape to the lakes, but the R.M. of Lakeland is cautioning against that in the midst of the pandemic.Reeve Cheryl Bauer-Hyd...

Mar 27, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Kinistin Salteaux Nation implements COVID-19 measures

Members of the Kinistin Salteaux Nation are taking many precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.There are three monitoring checks at the points of entry into the community.In a letter ...

Mar 27, 2020 (Facebook/Kinistin Salteaux Nation Information)

Kelly Taylor stand up comedy on Facebook live!

Monday at 7pm on the X-FM Facebook page join us as our very own Kelly Taylor is jumping on the Facebook live trend and doing a FREE live and local stand up set for PA.With artists like Garth Brooks an...

Mar 27, 2020

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks – Support The National Effort And Stay Home

With warm weather in the forecast for this weekend, Saskatchewan Parks is reminding residents provincial parks are not open at this time. "We understand many people are eager to get out of the house a...

Mar 27, 2020

An Eight game schedule? The CFL Commissioner live on line answering questions? Will the Riders go black or blitz?

Well, as the Covid-19 virus rages and people are hopefully starting to realize this is not a B movie unfolding for us, sports, in particular the CFL, are looking to answer some hard questions about wh...

Mar 27, 2020

Nipawin Kinsmen offering community support during COVID-19 pandemic

Similar to all other Kin Clubs, the Nipawin Kinsmen have cancelled all upcoming events due to COVID-19 but they are still offering to help out in the community.Members are making themselves available ...

Lisa Brady Mar 27, 2020 Nipawin Kinsmen are offering grocery delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook/District 3 KInsmen and Kinettes)

Local photographer bringing 'Front Steps Project' to northeast communities

A local photographer is hoping to brighten some family's days, while also raising money for the North East SPCA (NESPCA). Tarynn Freed currently lives in Kinistino and was teaching before the COVID-19...

Mar 27, 2020 Freed's mother poses with her dogs as an example of what pictures could look like from the "Front Steps Project" shoots on Saturday, March 28. (Submitted Photo/Tarynn Freed Photography)

Former Associate Pastor in Humboldt removed from ministry

A former priest that had practiced in Humboldt has been removed from ministry by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.Father Michael Yaremko has been without ministry assignment for about two years...

Mar 26, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)