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Technology helping Melfort church adjust to distanced services

Two Sunday services for northeast churches have passed since the Government of Saskatchewan declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning the restrictions of social gat...

Lisa Brady Apr 01, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort outlines options for residents if extra waste disposal is needed

The City of Melfort has issued an update to residents as it relates to their landfill and waste removal.The city restricted public access to the Melfort Regional Landfill on March 16, amid the COVID-1...

Apr 01, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Former Sask. premier speaks out as carbon tax increases

The federal carbon tax increased from $20 to $30 per tonne Wednesday.Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall was a guest on Gormley and said opponents of the tax were not opposed to some sort of price o...

Apr 01, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Twenty-four COVID-19 cases related to snowmobile rally, third person dies of virus in Sask.

A third person has died from complications related to COVID-19 in the province. The deceased was a Saskatchewan resident in the 80 to 89 age range.As of today, there are nine new confirmed cases of CO...

Apr 01, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

James Smith Cree Nation under State of Emergency

The James Smith Cree Nation has elected to put the community under a State of Emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m., Chiefs signed off on the declaration for a State of...

Apr 01, 2020 This sign was posted in the James Smith Cree Nation as a warning for tuberculosis. (Facebook/Northern Inter-Tribal Healthy Authority)

Temporary essential supply site located inside Danceland at Manitou Beach

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Saskatchewan, families and individuals are facing unprecedented challenges.With that, a temporary essential supply site is being set-up at Danceland at Manitou Be...

Apr 01, 2020 Danceland at Manitou Beach will serve as a temporary essential supply site during the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Bonnie Rawling)

A snowy start to April for many northeast communities

It's no April Fool's Joke - we can expect more snow in the northeast today.Snowfall totals will vary throughout the region, with eastern areas expecting more after all is said and done.Environment and...

Apr 01, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Remind Yourself to Be Active

Pro Tip: Set a "Get Up & Get Moving" reminder on your phone or tablet. It's easy to lose track of time when you're deeply focused or housebound all day, so setting an hourly reminder will keep you...

Apr 01, 2020

LESSONS FROM HISTORIC RESPONSE TO 1918-1919 FLU PANDEMIC CAN OFFER INSIGHTS FOR CANADIANS FACING COVID19 TODAY

The lessons from Canada's historic response to the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic offer important and timely insights for Canadians looking for ways to cope with the current COVID-19 outbreak and pote...

Apr 01, 2020

Police confirm arrest in triple-homicide case

Prince Albert Police have confirmed a lone male suspect has been arrested in connection to a triple-homicide investigation.The bodies of two adults, and a seven-year-old boy were found late Sunday aft...

Apr 01, 2020 Three bodies were discovered last Sunday at this house on MacArthur Drive. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)