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Facilities and town office close in Naicam due to coronavirus concerns

The Town of Naicam has come out with their list of closures during the COVID-19 outbreak.All Recreation facilities and events have been cancelled, and the town office will be closed to the public. Tow...

Mar 18, 2020 (Faceboook/Town of Naicam)

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills for the week of March 16, 2020.The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunte...

Mar 18, 2020

NEOSS continues to serve public despite COVID-19 pandemic

North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is adjusting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Executive Director Louise Schweitzer told northeastNOW NEOSS has essential services that assi...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort's Northern Lights Gallery Using Facebook Page to Keep Kids Busy with Art

During these times - people are stepping up to social distance but to also find ways to help.Melfort, SK's Northern Lights Gallery is setting up projects on their Facebook page - to help families with...

Mar 18, 2020

Northern Light Bluegass & Old Tyme Music Society Event Cancellations

The current Covid-19 crisis is an area of concern that we at Northern Lights are monitoring closely. We continue to keep an eye on the outcomes of the measures being put in place for our safety and th...

Mar 18, 2020

Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...

Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)

Humboldt Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mark of Excellence Awards hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has become the latest event postponed or cancelled as a result of concerns around COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government recently...

Mar 17, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort updates public on services available amid COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Melfort continues to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Yesterday, administrators announced the closure of all city-owned facilities, including the Northern Lights Palace, City H...

Mar 17, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Wapiti Regional Library COVID-19 (CORONA VIRUS) NOTIFICATION

Wapiti Regional Library is committed to a calm, measured response to the arrival of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and is working with our Provincial Government and municipal partners in response to unfoldi...

Mar 17, 2020

Melfort Salvation Army determining how to assist most vulnerable in the community

UPDATE:It was announced as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores will be closed all across Canada until April 1st."All of our family services operations will continue," Melfort Salvation...

Mar 17, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)