Health

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)

Restrictions in place at Sask. courts in response to COVID-19

Jury trials and other scheduled matters at Saskatchewan courts are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Courthouses remain open to the public and media, but visits from classes and other groups hav...

Mar 16, 2020 Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Sask. schools to close as of Friday amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the closure of all schools starting Friday. The decision came on a day when the province's seventh presemptive case of the COVID-19 was confirmed.Pre-K to ...

Mar 16, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)