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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation continues fundraising efforts through COVID-19

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's monthly lottery is wrapping up on Friday April, 17 and only has less than fifty tickets available.Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation Executive Director...

Apr 16, 2020 BUH Foundation continues fundraising efforts during COVID-19. (Facebook photo/Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation)

The Melfort Regional Landfill is open to the public after month-long closure

The City of Melfort has reopened one of its facilities that was closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.The Melfort Regional Landfill is once again open to the general public.Director of Development, Planni...

Apr 16, 2020 The Melfort Regional Landfill has reopened, though it remains closed on weekends. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Communities in Bloom cancels national competition; community garden still a go

The Communities in Bloom judges' visit will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the Melfort group can still go ahead with its community garden.The garden plots are far enough apart ...

Apr 16, 2020 Melfort community garden renting out plots for the upcoming planting season. (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom)

COVID-19 Relief Fund at VIC

We are proud to support our doctors, nurses, health care professionals and administrators who are continuing the high level of care within our facility during this time of uncertainty.To help with the...

Apr 16, 2020

Online concert: 100% Franco-Amérique en directe by Alexandre Belliard

Alexandre Belliard will holding his online concert at 5:30pm on Friday, April 17, 2020. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/CFAmeriques/Check it out! It's a safe way to enjoy a concert from your own h...

Apr 16, 2020

PA Early Childhood Council Continues to Give Support

The PA Early Childhood Council's Prenatal Support program is still running, just in a limited way. Any pregnant woman looking for support and information can call our office at 763-0760 and leave a me...

Apr 16, 2020

Recipe of the Week - Easy Butter Chicken

Makes Serves: 4 Level very easy Prep Time 5min Total Time 30[JB1] min4bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb/500 g)4 tsp garam masala 20 mL1 tbsp butter 15 mL1 onion, chopped2 tbsp tandoori past...

Apr 16, 2020

First restaurant delivery app for Meadow Lake launches in coming weeks

Dash Delivers could be delivering food from local restaurants in Meadow Lake as soon as April 24. Dash Delivers founder, Chris Thomas told meadowlakeNOW A&W and Dairy Queen Grill and Chill restaur...

Apr 15, 2020 (Submitted/ Chris Thomas - Dash Delivers)

Local organizations stepping up to feed communities during pandemic

Social distancing, banning of public gatherings and other COVID-19 measures couldn't curb the spirit of giving on Easter weekend, as non-profits and low income families were on the receiving end of ki...

Apr 15, 2020 Organizations have rallied to support their communities during Easter weekend, like the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. (Submitted photo/Jackie Tomayer)

Melfort Trade Alliance hosting 'Virtual Networking Night' on Thursday

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is bringing local business together on Thursday... remotely of course.The MTA normally tries to hold networking nights every month, but as a result of the COVID-19 pan...

Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)