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A 30 Minute Walk for Mental Health

Are you feeling restless or a little uneasy today? Try taking a 30-minute walk in or around your home. Even a single bout of aerobic physical activity can help reduce anxiety and increase distress tol...

Apr 22, 2020

Prayer Vigil for Nova Scotia

The Moderator of the UCC is holding an online Prayer Vigil today at 11:00am Saskatchewan time on the UCC YouTube Channel (link here). If you are looking for a way to lift your prayers with others for ...

Apr 22, 2020

Flags Lowered in Nipawin

Wednesday, April 22, the Town of Nipawin will lowered flags on civic buildings to half mast as we share in the grief and mourning of the people of Nova Scotia.

Apr 22, 2020

La Loche COVID-19 situation 'under control' as contact tracing continues

The province reported four new cases of COVID-19 today and two of those are in the North. According to Northern medical health officer, Dr. Rim Zayed, the village of La Loche itself, remains at five p...

Apr 21, 2020 (La Loche Facebook)

NEOSS selling Mother's Day gift boxes full of products from local businesses

North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is offering a chance to shop from home for Mother's Day, while still supporting local businesses.NEOSS put together Mother's Day gift boxes with a vari...

Apr 21, 2020 (Facebook/North East Outreach and Support Services)

Premier to address Saskatchewan, lay out Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan

Premier Scott Moe is set to address the province tomorrow and introduce the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on April 23. The provincial address will be televised and broadcast live on April 22 ...

Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (submitted photo/Province of Saskatchewan)

Four new COVID-19 cases brings provincial total to 320

As of today, April 21, the province has four new cases of COVID-19, two of which are from the Far North. The provincial total now stands at 320. Of those cases, 64 are considered active. The provincia...

Apr 21, 2020 (Canadian Press)

After cancelled drive-in church service, legal opinions, health authority reverses decision

When the Nipawin Apostolic Church planned a drive-in service for Easter Sunday, the government quickly recommended the event not happen. But now after some discussion and legal opinions, the Saskatche...

Apr 21, 2020 Centennial Arena in Nipawin was set to be the site of the Easter Sunday drive-in service hosted by the Nipawin Apostolic Church. (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock)

Community garden project underway in Nipawin

A community garden space is being created in the Town of Nipawin this spring.The garden will be located at Botting Park once the snow melts. Garden boxes are currently under construction.Parks and Rec...

Apr 21, 2020 Garden boxes are currently under construction for the Nipawin community garden. (Facebook/Town of Nipawin Parks and Recreation)

Love Gospel Jamboree Cancelled for 2020

The planning committee for the Jamboree has cancelled the Jamboree this July do to the COVID-19 pandemic.See their Facebook Page if you would like to donate to next year's event.

Apr 21, 2020