Tag Archives: Community

A spring reality: potholes a common sight in Melfort
The snow has come and gone and come back again, but the off-and-on melting has revealed potholes on streets and highways.The City of Melfort is asking residents to inform them of any potholes they may...
Apr 09, 2020 Potholes are revealing themselves as the snow melts. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Local baseball league still hopeful to host season
As the springtime sun creeps ever closer, and the winter wind blisters back into hibernation, the fate of the baseball season hangs in limbo. A warm-weather pastime of many in the community - adjacent...
Apr 09, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League plays a key piece of the spring season in the Battlefords and other surrounding communities. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Province announces supports for post-secondary students
Saskatchewan post-secondary students will soon have up to $1.5 million in emergency financial aid available.The Ministry of Advanced Education announced the support will be for students with limited f...
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Battlefords family plan a 'Clap for Healthcare' to show support
A North Battleford family are asking people in the community to take part in a "Clap for Healthcare" event this Saturday.The show of support will take place between 7:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. outside Batt...
Apr 09, 2020 Krista Fox, right, with her husband Ray, left, and their granddaughter Lilly Mae. The family are planning a community Clap for Healthcare event Saturday. (Submitted photo/Alexis Christensen of Digital 28 photography)

Keep Vegetables in Good Condition Longer
Are you buying larger quantities of fresh vegetables to limit the number of times you need to go shopping? Here are some tips from the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan to help keep those ve...
Apr 09, 2020

Men of the North Group Looking For Volunteers
First and foremost, a moment of silence for those who are struggling with this pandemic. Whether it be Emotionally, Spiritually, Physically, or Mentally.We want to give a great big acknowledgement to ...
Apr 09, 2020

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health During The Pandemic
Mental health services and supports are readily available to Saskatchewan residents who need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent spending estimates, the Ministry of Health is investing $435 m...
Apr 09, 2020

How small P.A. businesses are surviving COVID-19
Breathe deeply and relax, thank customers who are coming out despite these tough times, and be open to new ways of generating revenue. Whether you're a Prince Albert yoga studio, a drive-thru operatio...
Apr 09, 2020 Brandy Mogg, the owner of Dr. Java's, said she could not keep operating if it were not for the regular stream of customers using the drive-thru. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW April 8, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about what the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan is doing to help Western Region Two members.
Apr 08, 2020

Church prepares for different kinds of celebrations
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert is ready to carry on with Easter services amid the COVID-19 outbreak.People looking to take in Easter mass will be able to watch services via a live stream ...
Apr 08, 2020 Bishop Albert Thévenot will be doing Easter services over a live stream. (Submitted Photo/Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert)