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Local support services face challenges with online transition

A majority of the programs at Positively Parenting are offered face-to-face, but during the current pandemic situation, the non-profit social service was faced with to moving online quickly to adapt t...

Apr 20, 2020 (submitted photo/Positively Parenting)

Back alley public survey and petition to be discussed today

The city of Prince Albert's contentious Alley Bylaw is up for discussion again at a council meeting later today. The curfew between midnight and 6 a.m. is being proposed as a way of combatting crime a...

Apr 20, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

AgriStability Enrollment Deadline Extended To July 3, 2020

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced the AgriStability enrollment deadline for the 2020 program year has been extended without penalty to July 3, 2020. This step, agreed to by feder...

Apr 20, 2020

Saskatchewan Premier's Cup Cancels 2020 Tournament

The Saskatchewan Premier's Cup Committee sadly announces the cancellation of the 2020 tournament. We are mindful of the public protection, travel restrictions and the financial pressures on sponsors a...

Apr 20, 2020

Mounties in Melfort celebrate local teen's birthday with parade

Melfort RCMP members, Melfort ambulance staff, friends and family all joined in a parade to brighten the birthday of a local girl with cerebral palsy.Cadence Flaata was housebound for her 15 birthday ...

Apr 20, 2020 RCMP along with around 25 other vehicles put on a birthday parade to help celebrate Cadence Flaata's 15th birthday. (submitted photo/Darren Flaata)

Pheasant Hatching Program Continues

Our Pheasants have been laying eggs for the past few weeks and filling our incubators. We are continuing our pheasants program, even though the schools are closed down.

Apr 20, 2020

Spring Snowman Building Contest

While the lingering snow might have had some people feeling down this month, the staff and students at St. Mary School saw it as an opportunity for outdoor play and fun during physical distancing and ...

Apr 20, 2020

City of Humboldt adjusting business directory to reflect changes during COVID-19

The City of Humboldt has made a couple changes to its online business directory."Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial orders being placed on some businesses or all businesses, we have added...

Apr 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

The Schwabs: a family legacy between the pipes

The apple doesn't fall far from the goal-crease. Or at least, that's the way it looks in the Schwab household.At just 18 years of age, Austin Schwab is coming off a standout rookie year with the Battl...

Apr 18, 2020 Hockey has been a big part of life in the Schwab household throughout the years. Pictured Left: Corey Schwab holding Austin in his arms after winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils in 2003. Top right: Corey and Austin, summer 2020. Bottom right: Corey and Austin circa 2013. (submitted photos/Corey Schwab)

Nipawin Exhibition cancelled due to COVID-19

Residents in the Nipawin area will need to wait until 2021 for animals, games, rides, and chariot races to come their way.The Nipawin Exhibition Association (NEA) announced on April 18 that the 92nd e...

Apr 18, 2020 The bright lights and loud sounds of the Nipawin Exhibition won't be present until at least 2021 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).