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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

UPDATED: Coronavirus Information for Saskatchewan Residents (March 12, 2020) NEW: Saskatchewan COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (March 11, 2020) NEW: COVID-19 Guidance : Mass Gatherings, Risk for Elderly Po...

Mar 13, 2020

Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)

Tisdale student visit postponed

The rural skills tour coming to Tisdale this weekend has been postponed du to COVID-19.About 40 students from Saskatoon were supposed to tour the hospital and the town.Organizers hope to reschedule at...

Mar 12, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Best selling author and motivational speaker, Allan Kehler bringing his message to the northeast

One of Canada's most sought-after mental health speakers will be in Melfort in one week's time.Author of MENtal Health: It's time to talk, Allan Kehler will speak to a crowd at the Kerry Vickar Centre...

Mar 12, 2020 Author and motivational speaker Allan Kehler will be in Melfort next Thursday. (Facebook/Allan Kehler)

Hoback suspends face-to-face service on Coronavirus concerns

Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is temporarily closing his Prince Albert and Nipawin offices to face-to-face service in response to the novel Coronavirus. Matters will be handled by phone, email and vid...

Mar 12, 2020 P.A. MP Randy Hoback is self-monitoring his own health situation. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Hand sanitizer popularity amid COVID-19 leading to empty store shelves

We've all heard the footage and seen the commotion as people purchase large amounts of toilet paper as COVID-19 spreads world-wide.But another item is proving to be flying off the shelves - hand sanit...

Mar 12, 2020 Many of the stores northeastNOW has talked to are sold out of hand sanitizer. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Aberdeen's Easter Miracle Tree tradition continues for fifth year

Since 2016, the upcoming spring season has meant the hanging of Easter eggs on a tree in Aberdeen.The Aberdeen Easter miracle tree committee is selling eggs that will be put up on a tree on Main stree...

Mar 12, 2020 The Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree will be filled with over 5,000 easter eggs by the beginning of May. (Facebook/Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree)

Have-a-go sledge hockey event in Melfort on Saturday

Residents in the Melfort area have another chance to check out the sport of sledge hockey.The Melfort Sledge Hockey 'Have-A-Go' event, organized by the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA...

Mar 12, 2020 A sledge hockey introduction in Melfort late last month drew a lot of interest. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Funding to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools

The Commemorating the History and Legacy of Residential Schools component of Celebration and Commemoration Program provides grants and contributions to eligible recipients for initiatives that will in...

Mar 12, 2020

Premier ends speculation, says no spring election

There won't be a spring election.Putting a stop to the speculation, Premier Scott Moe has announced he will not be calling an election."We will remain focused on providing a strong, stable government ...

Mar 12, 2020 (Lisa Schick/CJME)