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Easter traditions still viable amid pandemic

Easter traditions like hiding candy or the preparing of large meals can still go ahead as long as its limited to those living in the same household.That's according to La Ronge's Dr. Michael Bayda, wh...

Apr 09, 2020 Large meals at Easter are a tradition for many families in the North. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Government announces additional support program for small businesses

Saskatchewan small businesses will be receiving additional financial support from the provincial government.The government is implementing a $50 million program through the Saskatchewan Small Business...

Apr 09, 2020 (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

BARWA Landfill to resume regular hours

Residents in the Nipawin area will be able to use the Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority (BARWA) Landfill in time before Easter Sunday.BARWA - a waste disposal partnership between the Town of Nipawi...

Apr 09, 2020 (submitted photo/Boreal Area Regional Waste Authority Inc.)

Local business sees change in requests amid outbreak

One Prince Albert business has seen a change in its orders now amidst the pandemic.Ben's Auto and House Glass is getting lots of requests for safety shields to protect people amid the COVID-19 outbrea...

Apr 09, 2020 Ben's Auto and Home Glass is seeing lots of orders for COVID shields. (Facebook/Ben's Auto and House Glass)

CJNB to broadcast Easter service Sunday morning

Members of religious communities will have some options to participate in Easter celebrations despite COVID-19.The Battlefords Ministerial Association is providing CJNB with content to broadcast a Sun...

Apr 09, 2020 CJNB will air an Easter service this Sunday, starting at 11 AM. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Fire & rescue lighting up for kids birthdays

Families looking to brighten their young children's day during this period of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a loud and colourful assist from their municipalities.The Fire and ...

Apr 09, 2020 Fire and rescue services in communities like Unity are firing up the engines to make some noise for kids eight and under that have an April birthday. (Submitted Photo/Unity Fire & Rescue)

La Ronge resident donates Easter baskets to families at Piwapan

The Easter Bunny had a little help this year from La Ronge resident Melanie Potts, who collected donations to benefit families at Piwapan Women's Centre. "I guess they have a little place in my heart,...

JH Moore Elementary staff stay engaged with families during social distancing mandate this Easter

"The Lobo-pups" at JH Moore Elementary School could be in for a sweet surprise this Easter weekend.Principal, Susan Plant told meadowlakeNOW Lobo-pups are a friendly nickname for families of students ...

Apr 09, 2020 Spirit and Lucky - JH Moore Elementary school mascots. (Submitted/JH Moore Elementary)

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)