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Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case count at 72

As of Tuesday, March 24, the province confirmed six more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 72 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals 19 years of age and under and 59...

Mar 24, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Humboldt family inviting public to hang Easter eggs on their fence

A family in Humboldt is putting their efforts into brightening up the community amidst the gloom the COVID-19 pandemic has presented.After just one day of inviting the public to post handmade Easter e...

Mar 24, 2020 Zoey Compagna poses with Easter egg fence. (submitted photo/Amanda Compagna)

City of Melfort to close parks and playgrounds, reduce staff hours

Fewer city staff and local parks and playground closures are some of the latest provisions the City of Melfort has announced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent Lutz, the city's Director of De...

Mar 24, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan Launches Business Response Team

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. "COVID-19 has caused significan...

Mar 24, 2020

Participaction - Posting Full Routine Exercise Video

To help you start your new home routine, we're posting our full routine exercise video so you and your family can try it. Did you know that exercise improves the quality and sleep time? Click on the l...

Mar 24, 2020

It’s safe to donate blood during COVID-19, and critical for patients

We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortagesCanadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19...

Mar 24, 2020

NCHCF continues to raise funds for heliport at Melfort Hospital

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) continues to accept donations to the Melfort Heliport project.The campaign is seeking to raise $600,000 to go toward the construction of a heliport adj...

Mar 23, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George (right) discusses plans for heliport during an information session in Dec. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff

City of Melfort issues call for supplies to assist health care providers

The City of Melfort is helping out local health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic should a shortage of supplies occur.The city put out a call for supplies to local businesses on Monday, Marc...

Mar 23, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Area First Nations working to protect members from COVID-19

Area First Nations are taking steps to protect their members against the COVID-19 virus. Last week Fond-du-lac Denesuline Nation issued a travel ban to the nation, and offered members aid. Shoal Lake ...

Mar 23, 2020 The Muskoday First Nation is taking steps to protect members from COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)