Tag Archives: People
Government announces change to childcare facilities in schools
The Government of Saskatchewan is making a notable change to childcare facilities in schools.According to a media release, starting on Monday the facilities will be repurposed to provide childcare ser...
Mar 20, 2020 St. Francis School. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Facilities and town office close in Naicam due to coronavirus concerns
The Town of Naicam has come out with their list of closures during the COVID-19 outbreak.All Recreation facilities and events have been cancelled, and the town office will be closed to the public. Tow...
Mar 18, 2020 (Faceboook/Town of Naicam)
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)
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)
Nipawin couple quarantined at CFB Trenton: 'It’s been horrible.'
Colleen and Bill Flanders were looking to escape the Saskatchewan cold with some friends. The Nipawin couple set off on a Grand Princess Cruise to Hawaii on Feb. 21 for what was supposed to be a 15-da...
Mar 15, 2020 Bill and Colleen Flanders (left) from Nipawin and their friends Wendy and Don Bomphray are under mandatory quarantine at CFB Trenton due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (submitted photo/Colleen Flanders)
City council and RCMP bring details to businesses at networking night in Melfort
Some special guests were on hand at the most recent business networking meeting of the Melfort Trade Alliance.City councillors were on hand to speak about infrastructure plans as well as an RCMP const...
Mar 13, 2020 (File photo/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)
Focusing on mental wellness in Rose Valley
The Rose Valley and District Kinettes are hosting a community Mental Wellness Day next Friday.Chris Beaudry and Alexis Epp will bring their personal stories and experiences to the Rose Valley school f...
Mar 11, 2020 A day of focusing on mental wellness is coming up in Rose Valley. (Facebook/Rose Valley, Saskatchewan)
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)
Humboldt girl singing and donating at Telemiracle
After years of watching Telemiracle on her television, one Humboldt girl will be there live to take the stage.Hope Beggs will sing during the telethon presented by the Kinsmen and Kinettes of Saskatch...
Mar 05, 2020 (Submitted photo/Christie Beggs).