Community

Holy Family School Brings Positivity to the Community

For many, maintaining positivity during physical and social distancing can be difficult.Holy Family school students and staff want to help lift everyone's spirits so they have been posting pictures fo...

Apr 27, 2020

We're Back for Another Community Clean-Up!

For the last couple of years, our Midtown and East Flat Communities have come together for our Ward 3 (Midtown & East Flat) Community Clean-ups. Due to the overwhelming response- we're doing it ag...

Apr 27, 2020

Appreciation for Hospital Staff

The Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation extends a huge thank you to all the staff of the hospital for what they do. See the poster below.

Apr 27, 2020

English River FN makes 'urgent call for support' from province to help control COVID-19 spread

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in the Far North region of Saskatchewan, the English River First Nation "is making an urgent call for support to help control and eradicate the current spr...

Apr 25, 2020 The English River First Nation. (Facebook, English River First Nation)

Mayor of Melfort outlines financial challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic's economic fallout has been difficult for municipalities, according to the mayor of Melfort.Rick Lang said municipalities can't budget for a deficit, and in theory cannot run a d...

Apr 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Small gatherings ok for residents, following safety steps

Saskatchewan residents excited to interact with other people may finally be able to do so, yet many have questions.Thursday's announcement from the province detailed several phases for opening up the ...

Apr 24, 2020 ID 25729664 © Hellgren | Dreamstime.com

North Battleford Mayor, Ryan Bater gives reaction to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan

North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater is urging caution to residents following the unveiling of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, announced by the province Thursday.Bater said while it is obviously nice to ...

Apr 24, 2020 North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater said it’s important to continue current social distancing protocols during this time, as the province looks to slowly begin re-opening the economy. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

'We miss the kids so much': P.A. teachers show appreciation for students

Staff and students at Arthur Pechey and W.J. Berezowsky school took to the streets Friday to show their appreciation for one another.As a result of COVID-19, schools have been shut down since mid-Marc...

Apr 24, 2020 Students at Arthur Pechey school eagerly await a special opportunity to see their teachers again. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

NESPCA running ongoing bottle drive fundraiser

The North East SPCA is running an ongoing bottle drive while empty cans and bottles begin to pile up with SARCAN locations being closed for the time being.The drive will help residents get rid of the ...

Apr 24, 2020 The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter is accepting donations of empty cans and bottles during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW staff)

R.M. announces fire ban

A fire ban is now in effect in the R.M. of North Battleford No 437.The decision was made following the quick melting of snowfall and windy conditions coinciding, which is drying out tall vegetation. C...

Apr 24, 2020 (R.M. of North Battleford No 437)