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Nipawin Kinsmen offering community support during COVID-19 pandemic

Similar to all other Kin Clubs, the Nipawin Kinsmen have cancelled all upcoming events due to COVID-19 but they are still offering to help out in the community.Members are making themselves available ...

Lisa Brady Mar 27, 2020 Nipawin Kinsmen are offering grocery delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook/District 3 KInsmen and Kinettes)

Local photographer bringing 'Front Steps Project' to northeast communities

A local photographer is hoping to brighten some family's days, while also raising money for the North East SPCA (NESPCA). Tarynn Freed currently lives in Kinistino and was teaching before the COVID-19...

Mar 27, 2020 Freed's mother poses with her dogs as an example of what pictures could look like from the "Front Steps Project" shoots on Saturday, March 28. (Submitted Photo/Tarynn Freed Photography)

Former Associate Pastor in Humboldt removed from ministry

A former priest that had practiced in Humboldt has been removed from ministry by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.Father Michael Yaremko has been without ministry assignment for about two years...

Mar 26, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches

A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic

The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...

Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)

Evictions suspended in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19

There will be some relief for Saskatchewan tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a media release, the government said it is temporarily suspending eviction hearings as a result of the emergency.Starti...

Mar 26, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)

Town of Tisdale expects to be lenient on residents and businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

It's been two weeks since Saskatchewan saw its first case of COVID-19.During that process, the Town of Tisdale saw a trickle-down effect. Schools and facilities closed, the town office locking its doo...

Lisa Brady Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Salvation Army stores close donation centres

Salvation Army stores across the country are no longer accepting donations to comply with stricter restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan and around the world.The Melfort Thrift Sto...

Mar 26, 2020 The Melfort Salvation Army is no longer accepting item donations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction

The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...

Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)

COVID-19 & Your Lung Health Webinar

Join some of Canada's leading lung health experts during an interactive webinar that will focus on questions around COVID-19 and its impact on those with lung disease. This webinar is open to all Cana...

Mar 26, 2020