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Humboldt mayor discusses city's first COVID-19 case

The mayor of Humboldt is encouraging people to stay calm, follow health protocols, and strict social distancing. His comments came after the community's first confirmed case of COVID-19 over the weeke...

Mar 25, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Councillors explain meeting walk-out

The two Prince Albert city councillors who walked out of a council meeting Monday while discussing a local COVID-19 response, are sharing their reasoning. Their early departures led to the meeting hav...

Mar 24, 2020 Coun. Blake Edwards (left) and Ted Zurakowski during a February council meeting. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Carrot River postpones mayoral byelection amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to another postponement in the northeast.The Town of Carrot River's mayoral byelection is postponed. A news release stated the postponement is "in light of the risk to th...

Mar 24, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

North Battleford's city and school playgrounds closed due to COVID-19

All of the city's outdoor playgrounds, as well as school playgrounds are now closed due to COVID-19 concerns.The City of North Battleford is asking residents to continue to practice social distancing ...

Mar 24, 2020 City and school playgrounds are now closed in North Battleford due to the COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Vandals go off-roading through children's playground

A little more than a week after a truck and snowmobile tore through the Alfred Jenkins Playground, those responsible remain at large.The incident happened on the evening of March 16. Video evidence sh...

Mar 24, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

City of Melfort to close parks and playgrounds, reduce staff hours

Fewer city staff and local parks and playground closures are some of the latest provisions the City of Melfort has announced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent Lutz, the city's Director of De...

Mar 24, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Councillors walk out of meeting on COVID-19

A Prince Albert city council meeting, called in part to discuss COVID-19, was cut short after two councillors walked out, leaving the chamber without the minimum four councillors, plus the mayor neede...

Mar 24, 2020 With only three councillors, plus the Mayor, left around the table, council was forced to adjourn after around 20 minutes. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

City of Melfort issues call for supplies to assist health care providers

The City of Melfort is helping out local health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic should a shortage of supplies occur.The city put out a call for supplies to local businesses on Monday, Marc...

Mar 23, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

City Hall closing due to COVID-19 precautions; council meeting cancelled

Those planning to visit City Hall will want to make alternative plans for the immediate future. The City of North Battleford has announced City Hall will be closed to the public effective Monday due t...

Mar 22, 2020 City Hall will be closed to the public effective March 23 due to COVID-19 precautions. Council's meeting scheduled for the same date has been cancelled. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Town Hall office closed due to COVID-19 precautions

Battleford residents will want to note the Town Hall is closed as of Monday due to COVID-19 precautions.The Town of Battleford has announced it is closing access to all of its offices effective March ...

Mar 22, 2020 The Town Hall building in Battleford is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions but people can call the town or access information online if they need assistance. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)