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All over the place: David Ayres’ newfound fame leads to whirlwind tour of advocacy

Seas of autographs, selfies and media requests - that's been the norm for David Ayres the last two weeks.The 42-year-old operations manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto gained internation...

Mar 07, 2020 David Ayres, the now famous emergency back up goaltender from Toronto, signs the wall at Wendel Clark's Classic Bar and Grill as part of a stop in Saskatoon on March 6, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

An expanded future for Victoria Hospital

Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...

Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Health Guidance event featured in Melfort on Saturday

A local doctor is hosting an information session in Melfort Saturday.Dr. Tamzyn Levendall's Health Guidance event is being held at the Melfort Historic Post Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The first sess...

Mar 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Province assures public there aren’t any cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

The province is confirming there aren't any positive cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Saskatchewan to date.Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, shut down a rumour circula...

Mar 06, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

NEOSS Make and Take event being held on International Women's Day

International Women's Day is Sunday, and North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is hosting an event to celebrate.The 'Make and Take Event' will start Sunday at 1 p.m. at the NEOSS boardroom....

Mar 06, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Know the Symptoms

Symptoms of #COVID19 may include fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure. If you've travelled, or have been in contact with someone who may have the ...

Mar 06, 2020

Stew Supper in Melfort

The Melfort United Church C.E. Centre is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Stew Supper on Tuesday, March 17.See the poster for details.

Mar 06, 2020

Prince Albert Music Festival

The Prince Albert Music Festival runs from March 2-27. Instrumentals, March 2-4, beginning 9 am, Sacred Heart Cathedral Instrumental/Band Awards Concert March 22, 7 pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral Strings,...

Mar 06, 2020

'Defence wins championships': Mustangs set to meet Bruins in first round of playoffs

The playoffs have finally arrived in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). On Friday, March 6, things get underway across the league with all four series opening up. In Melfort, the Mustangs l...

Lisa Brady Mar 06, 2020 Kyle Bosch of the Mustangs (Blue) celebrates a goal earlier this year against the Bruins (Grey and Yellow). (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)

Helping Saskatchewan Farmers Cope With Stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental hea...

Mar 06, 2020