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'Wicked' movie release delayed, 'Minions' pushed to 2021
LOS ANGELES - "Wicked" fans are going to have to wait even longer to see Stephen Daldry's film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Universal Pictures on Wednesday announced that another handfu...
Apr 01, 2020
Birch Hills Fire and Rescue receive hand sanitizer from Sask. distillery
Birch Hills Fire and Rescue received a generous donation from a Saskatchewan-based distillery.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic hand sanitizer has been a hot commodity and has manufacturers scrambling to k...
Apr 01, 2020 (Birch Hills Fire and Rescue/Facebook)
Source: Woodbine Entertainment to postpone $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Add the 2020 Queen's Plate to the list of sports events to have either been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A source told The Canadian Press that Woodbine Entertainment ...
Apr 01, 2020
Temporary essential supply site located inside Danceland at Manitou Beach
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Saskatchewan, families and individuals are facing unprecedented challenges.With that, a temporary essential supply site is being set-up at Danceland at Manitou Be...
Apr 01, 2020 Danceland at Manitou Beach will serve as a temporary essential supply site during the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Bonnie Rawling)
A snowy start to April for many northeast communities
It's no April Fool's Joke - we can expect more snow in the northeast today.Snowfall totals will vary throughout the region, with eastern areas expecting more after all is said and done.Environment and...
Apr 01, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Feds likely didn't have enough protective gear in emergency stockpile: Hajdu
OTTAWA - Health Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government likely did not have enough protective equipment in its emergency stockpile to meet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hajdu ...
Apr 01, 2020
Virtual Art Exhibit
"VIRTUAL" OPEN ART EXHIBIT- ARTISTS and CRAFTSPEOPLE As you know we have temporarily cancelled monthly art exhibits at Mistasinihk Place. Too bad, as art is good for our mental health, as is sharing w...
Apr 01, 2020
Golfer Corey Conners making the most of time at home during social distancing
Like most people, Corey Conners is finding new and different ways to fill his time while observing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. That means playing as the Toronto Maple L...
Apr 01, 2020
Local photographer collecting non-perishables for the food bank
The Front Step Project has made its way to Prince Albert in support of the Food Bank.Photographers across North America are breaking out their cameras and snapping shots of people standing outside the...
Apr 01, 2020 (submitted photo/Brittany Olsen)
Remind Yourself to Be Active
Pro Tip: Set a "Get Up & Get Moving" reminder on your phone or tablet. It's easy to lose track of time when you're deeply focused or housebound all day, so setting an hourly reminder will keep you...
Apr 01, 2020