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What's your role in this?

What to do in the middle of … whatever the hell this is? It’s got the world shook up and everyone paying attention. Borders are shut down, downtowns are ghost towns, calendars, workp...

yourlife Mar 19, 2020

'Best interest of everybody': Melfort gym and spa forced to close under provincial State of Emergency

With Saskatchewan being put under a State of Emergency on Wednesday, March 18, numerous businesses in the northeast have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the parameters of the S...

Mar 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Local stores opening early for seniors only during COVID-19 pandemic

Seniors are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. So to help seniors in Melfort and area, Prairie North Co-op Food Stores, and Cindy's Independent Grocer are...

Andrew Snook Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

FSIN declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. "Many of our First Nations are not prepared for ...

Mar 18, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said some First Nations don't have the supplies to deal with COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort getting CT Scanner after decade-long wait

Melfort is getting their CT Scanner.After a promise made a decade ago, the Saskatchewan Party government made the announcement in today's pared-down expense budget, which outlines the province's spend...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

NEOSS continues to serve public despite COVID-19 pandemic

North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is adjusting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Executive Director Louise Schweitzer told northeastNOW NEOSS has essential services that assi...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

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)

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)

Prairie North Co-op Food Stores limiting purchase of high-demand items

Some limits are coming into place for shoppers at Prairie North Co-op Food Stores in the northeast.On Monday, March 16, Prairie North Co-op announced shoppers would only be allowed to take home two pa...

Mar 16, 2020 Melfort's Food Store is one of six in the Prairie North Co-op family. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Blood donations urged to continue despite COVID-19 concerns

Canadian Blood Services is continuing to urge blood donations after numerous appointments were cancelled across the country.In a release the organization noted it needs to continue to provide blood to...

Mar 16, 2020 Canadian Blood Services is currently seeking donors who have a O negative blood type. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)