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Saskatchewan Launches Business Response Team

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. "COVID-19 has caused significan...

Mar 24, 2020

Participaction - Posting Full Routine Exercise Video

To help you start your new home routine, we're posting our full routine exercise video so you and your family can try it. Did you know that exercise improves the quality and sleep time? Click on the l...

Mar 24, 2020

It’s safe to donate blood during COVID-19, and critical for patients

We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortagesCanadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19...

Mar 24, 2020

NCHCF continues to raise funds for heliport at Melfort Hospital

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) continues to accept donations to the Melfort Heliport project.The campaign is seeking to raise $600,000 to go toward the construction of a heliport adj...

Mar 23, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George (right) discusses plans for heliport during an information session in Dec. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff

City of Melfort issues call for supplies to assist health care providers

The City of Melfort is helping out local health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic should a shortage of supplies occur.The city put out a call for supplies to local businesses on Monday, Marc...

Mar 23, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Area First Nations working to protect members from COVID-19

Area First Nations are taking steps to protect their members against the COVID-19 virus. Last week Fond-du-lac Denesuline Nation issued a travel ban to the nation, and offered members aid. Shoal Lake ...

Mar 23, 2020 The Muskoday First Nation is taking steps to protect members from COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Snowfall warning issued as spring storm approaches the region

Enjoy your time outdoors while practicing social distancing today, because you will likely be spending quality time with your shovel tomorrow.A weather system with heavy snow is passing through north-...

Mar 23, 2020 We will likely see more of this in the coming days. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Higher demand expected at Melfort Food Bank amid COVID-19 pandemic

Supplies could be short at the Melfort Food Bank as families in need cope with the growing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Food Bank will open to the public for the first time since the coronavi...

Mar 23, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Food Bank Inc.)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): For travellers without symptoms returning to Canada

While outside of Canada, you may have come in contact with the virus that causes COVID-19For the next 14 days:self-isolate (stay home and keep your distance from others);do not have visitors, especial...

Mar 23, 2020