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Big screen experience returning to Sask.

One of the more sorely missed entertainment options in recent months, is now officially a coming attraction.Cineplex, one of Canada's leading entertainment and media companies, has announced plans to ...

Jul 02, 2020

Resort villages plan for August election

Area resort villages are planning for a new municipal election date this summer.Elections will be held Aug. 29 this year. For the Resort Village of Cochin the administrator Amber Loeppky will act as t...

Jul 02, 2020

Melfort Food Bank offering kid-friendly food packages every Wednesday

School age children in the community who may be missing school meals and snacks can take advantage of the After the Bell program in Melfort.Food Banks Canada and the Melfort Food Bank will be distribu...

Jul 02, 2020

'We've buried too many,': Northerner plans hunger strike in Regina to protest inaction for suicide prevention

A popular Mtis musician from northern Saskatchewan is walking to Regina from La Ronge and plans to begin a hunger strike once he arrives to demonstrate against the province's inaction on suicide preve...

Jul 02, 2020

Work is completed on Main St. water line replacement project in Melfort

A major water line replacement in Melfort is now complete.The project on the 700 block of Main St. started in early June.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations Brent Lutz told north...

Jul 02, 2020

Travel advisory to northern Alberta has been rescinded

The Northern Medical Health Officers of the Saskatchewan Health Authority as well as the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority have rescinded a travel advisory of non-essential travel to northern Alb...

Jul 02, 2020

In-person car seat inspections to resume

Face-to-face car seat inspections are once again being allowed as of today.Melfort Ambulance manager Wayne Therres tells northeastNOW the inspections are initially to be done by appointment only."A lo...

Jul 02, 2020

Prince Albert citizens celebrate Canada Day

Canada Day was different this year in Prince Albert and in communities across the country because of the pandemic, but citizens still found ways to celebrate. The Prince Albert Legion hosted a drive-i...

Jul 01, 2020

Sask. celebrates Canada Day with online hub

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Canada Day celebrations in Saskatchewan to cancel or move online.The Provincial Capital Commission has put together an online hub which includes performances by S...

Jul 01, 2020

Head professionals give advice on getting started in golf

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, golf has been one of the few sports we are able to go out and play with friends. For those who have never played the game before it can be quite intimidating.paNOW spoke wi...

Jul 01, 2020