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Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...

Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)

Humboldt Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mark of Excellence Awards hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has become the latest event postponed or cancelled as a result of concerns around COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government recently...

Mar 17, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

City of Melfort updates public on services available amid COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Melfort continues to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Yesterday, administrators announced the closure of all city-owned facilities, including the Northern Lights Palace, City H...

Mar 17, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Wapiti Regional Library COVID-19 (CORONA VIRUS) NOTIFICATION

Wapiti Regional Library is committed to a calm, measured response to the arrival of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and is working with our Provincial Government and municipal partners in response to unfoldi...

Mar 17, 2020

Melfort Salvation Army determining how to assist most vulnerable in the community

UPDATE:It was announced as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores will be closed all across Canada until April 1st."All of our family services operations will continue," Melfort Salvation...

Mar 17, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

Sask. Teachers’ Federation supports province’s school closure decision

On Monday afternoon the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Patrick Maze, held a press conference to answer questions about the government's decision to suspend all classes as of Frida...

Mar 17, 2020 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

Prince Albert & District Chamber COVID-19 Pandemic Update

Working together with our Chamber partners, Saskatchewan Chamber and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as we are facing fluid and extraordinary times in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and while our...

Mar 17, 2020

Alternate Delivery of Classes

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers classes online or through alternate delivery to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmissionClasses cancelled for remainder of the week but campuses remain open March 16, 2...

Mar 17, 2020

North East School Division Update

The Government of Saskatchewan has just announced that due to COVID-19, classes in pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 will be suspended indefinitely, starting Friday, March 20, 2020.For the period of March ...

Mar 17, 2020

Northern Lights School Division Update

Dear Parents and GuardiansThe Government of Saskatchewan announced that all classes from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 will be suspended indefinitely, effective Friday, March 20, due to the ongoing COV...

Mar 17, 2020