Tag Archives: Community
ParticipACTION Contest Alert
Dancing is an excellent way to entertain your children while being active together and respecting social alienation. And since it's #SemaineCanadiennedelaDanse, we recommend you use this opportunity t...
Apr 29, 2020
ALS 50/50 Fundraiser
In these difficult times and with us having to cancel or postpone all our main fundraisers, this 50/50 will be one of our best methods to raise funds to help us support those affected by ALS right her...
Apr 29, 2020
The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort closing up shop
After just four years in business in Melfort, the Emporium on Burrows is closing their doors.There are many compounding factors that have led to the decision to close up shop.Owner Gloria Carrier told...
Apr 29, 2020 The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort is clearing out stock and shutting down. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
No new COVID-19 cases in La Loche, contact tracing continues
On a day when no new cases were reported, community leaders and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) officials provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the northern village of La Loche and its ne...
Apr 28, 2020 La Loche hospital (La Loche History/website)
Brewers help raise money for struggling colleagues through beer sales
Saskatchewan's craft brewers are filling kegs to help fill the wallets of struggling brewers.The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a "Please Refrigerate This Beer For Charity" - a six...
Apr 28, 2020 The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a beer to help raise money for struggling breweries across the province. (Pile O' Bones/Facebook)
Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...
Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)
Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month. The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected ...
Apr 28, 2020
Melfort Golf and Country Club expects to open on first day permitted as part of 'Re-Open Saskatchewan'
The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be part of the provincial government's phase one of the 'Re-Open Saskatchewan' plan."It'll be restricted golf," General Manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said. "But at lea...
Apr 28, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Town of Nipawin presents plan to re-open Town Office
The Town of Nipawin held their Regular Council Meeting on Monday, and there was talk of re-opening, whether it be the economy, or the town itself.The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down numerous businesse...
Apr 28, 2020 Nipawin's Town Office is set to re-open to the public on May 4. (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-Being
A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...
Apr 28, 2020