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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).

Sask. Girl Guides staying optimistic despite the COVID-19 pandemic

The Saskatchewan Girl Guides have had to adapt the way they do things amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The Girl Guides of Canada made multiple changes to their operations including all in-person meetings an...

Apr 18, 2020 Girl Guides visit Park Range Veterinary Clinic on May 28, 2019. (Submitted photo/Cynthia Mamer)

Guiding year canceled; Girl Guide spring cookie sales to continue

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could be detrimental for Girl Guide units all across the country.All meetings, trips, and events were canceled back in March as well as the fall mint cookie campaig...

Apr 18, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Rangers)

R.M. of Torch Rivers asks residents to keep recyclable materials at home if possible

The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Torch River will be without recycling services for the foreseeable future.A public notice from the R.M. stated recycling products are unable to move across the Canada-...

Apr 17, 2020 (Facebook/Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488)

Vets say treat animal transmission with similar caution

Concerns over possible transmission of coronavirus from an animal are being met with similar advice to staying safe from human transmission.Dr. Kent Weir, President of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medi...

Conexus switches to appointments only for in-person assistance starting Monday

Conexus Credit Unions across Saskatchewan will be serving members in-person by appointment only starting Monday. That's according to Conexus CEO Eric Dillon, who said the best way for members to get a...

Apr 17, 2020 Members are encouraged to phone the Conexus call centre for banking matters. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Closures allow some projects to move forward earlier

The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but despite this the building is not too quiet.Renovations which were originally planned for the summer have...

Apr 17, 2020 The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library will have a new look when it opens its doors to the public. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)