Tag Archives: Community

LOCCS encouraging students to #TakeBackYourYear!
Light of Christ Catholic School Division, and school divisions across the province, are launching a campaign this week to keep students engaged with learning while physical classrooms remain closed. T...
Apr 29, 2020

ALS 50/50 Fundraiser
In these difficult times and with us having to cancel or postpone all our main fundraisers, this 50/50 will be one of our best methods to raise funds to help us support those affected by ALS right her...
Apr 29, 2020

The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort closing up shop
After just four years in business in Melfort, the Emporium on Burrows is closing their doors.There are many compounding factors that have led to the decision to close up shop.Owner Gloria Carrier told...
Apr 29, 2020 The Emporium on Burrows in Melfort is clearing out stock and shutting down. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Deceased person found on riverbank identified as Donald Light
Prince Albert Police confirmed the body found along the riverbank Monday morning is that of Donald Light.The 31-year old Prince Albert man had been missing since November when he told his family he wa...
Apr 28, 2020 (Facebook/Donald Light)

No new COVID-19 cases in La Loche, contact tracing continues
On a day when no new cases were reported, community leaders and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) officials provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the northern village of La Loche and its ne...
Apr 28, 2020 La Loche hospital (La Loche History/website)
What'sHappeningNOW April 28, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about two separate videos showing deer during the river breakup in P.A.
Apr 28, 2020

Preparations begin to open Lac La Ronge Provincial Park as lockdown continues
Preparations to open the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (LLRPP) is going ahead despite the lockdown currently underway in northern Saskatchewan.That's according to Robin Campese, the executive director ...
Apr 28, 2020 Reservations begin May 4 for Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions
School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...
Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)

Brewers help raise money for struggling colleagues through beer sales
Saskatchewan's craft brewers are filling kegs to help fill the wallets of struggling brewers.The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a "Please Refrigerate This Beer For Charity" - a six...
Apr 28, 2020 The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a beer to help raise money for struggling breweries across the province. (Pile O' Bones/Facebook)

Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...
Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)