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Province may consider making masks ‘temporarily mandatory’ during future localized outbreaks

As the second part of the Phase 4 Re-Open Saskatchewan plans are set to get underway on July 6 with more businesses, leisure facilities and performing arts venues likely to welcome back patrons, Premi...

Jul 01, 2020

The Victoria Hospital Foundation and COVID-19

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." -Mr. RogersCOVID-19 is an event that is both...

Jul 01, 2020

PA National Park Invites You to Celebrate Canada Day at the Lake

Being in nature provides important physical and mental health benefits. Going outdoors is a great way to maintain health and wellness, so long as everyone follows physical distancing practices.This Ca...

Jul 01, 2020

Fireworks safety tips for pet owners

Canada Day means fireworks in many communities across the country, even with COVID-19 restrictions in place.But the fun, festive atmosphere fireworks can bring to humans often means the opposite to an...

Jul 01, 2020

Fruit orchard expansion on James Smith Cree Nation

Some fruitful additions were made to the orchard at the James Smith Cree Nation last Thursday.Community Dietician Kelsey Mawara, who spearheaded the initial planting of the orchard in 2018 said the re...

Jun 30, 2020

SIGA casinos to reopen July 9

All seven Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casino properties in the province are set to re-open to the public the evening of July 9.SIGA said the reopening process will start up in a reduce...

Jun 30, 2020

Air Canada drops three flights from Regina, one from Saskatoon

Air Canada is cutting four routes originating in Saskatchewan cities due to weak demand caused by COVID-19.In a statement on its website, the airline said flights from Regina to Ottawa, Winnipeg and S...

Jun 30, 2020

Family provides update to bison on the loose in RM of Corman Park

The Osler Fire Department gave an update Tuesday morning from the family whose bison were set loose near Dalmeny.The update followed the original post Sunday night, where the fire department said "num...

Jun 30, 2020

Canada Day busy in the region, despite COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has altered the Canada Day plans of local communities, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do.Residents in the northeast and north-central region have options when it comes to celebratin...

Jun 30, 2020

Grad 2020 in Melfort and Nipawin - in pictures

Mat Barrett of northeastNOW went to both graduation events in Melfort and Nipawin on Monday, June 29.Nipawin's grads were in vehicles that drove through the community, while Melfort's grads lined down...

Jun 30, 2020