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Provincial COVID-19 total now at 206

There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with the total cases now at 206. Two people are receiving hospital inpatient care in Saskatoon. Two patients are in intensive care - one i...

Apr 02, 2020

Coming together, while being apart

From hockey playoffs to graduation, dance recitals and birthdays, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought social gatherings to a standstill, but it hasn't stopped memories from being made.People like Michel...

Apr 02, 2020 Despite social distancing orders, Aiden Papp was still able to celebrate his 13th birthday last Saturday after his grandma came up with a unique plan. (Submitted photo/Michelle Tarry)

COVID-19: No changes to waste collection

As the pandemic casts a lengthening shadow of uncertainty over an increasing number of aspects of our lives, Prince Albert waste collection remains constant.City Sanitation Manager Nisar Ghani told pa...

Apr 02, 2020

Food and cash donations needed at Melfort Food Bank

The Melfort Food Bank is in need of donations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on families and individuals in the community.The usual hampers were dispersed last Thursday, which was ...

Apr 02, 2020 Melfort Food Bank is in need of extra donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients

Canadian Blood Services to participate in national clinical trialCanadian Blood Services is actively working with Health Canada and the international research community to contribute to the global eff...

Apr 02, 2020

Early Bird Deadline Tomorrow for BUH Monthly Lotto

The early bird deadline is tomorrow (Friday, Apr 3rd) for $1,000 prize! It could be you!Tickets are only $110 for 13 draws every month for the next 12 months. Join us and remember your 50/50 ticket fo...

Apr 02, 2020

Montreal Lake Cree Nation calls for end to all liquor sales

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation wants the provincial government to end all liquor sales given the COVID-19 pandemic. It said the continued sale of alcohol was leading to high-risk behavior and an increa...

Apr 02, 2020 (file photo/Nigel Maxwell)

Affects of COVID-19 pandemic felt by local mechanic shops

Local mechanic shops are not immune to the effects of the COVID-19 on business.While they remain open, a couple of shops in Melfort have seen things change over the past few weeks.Tyler Fahlman owns F...

Apr 01, 2020 (Aaron Schulze & Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Housing concerns emerge after COVID-19 shutdowns

It's the first rental due date since COVID-19 forced a major economic shutdown across the country.Brian Howell, general manager with Riverbank Development Corporation in Prince Albert, which provides ...

Apr 01, 2020 April 1 marks the first time rent is due since the COVID-19 virus shut down a large part of the economy. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A.murder victims and accused lived together, police say

The officer in charge of the criminal investigation division for the Prince Albert Police Service has now confirmed the murders of two adults and one child, and the attempted murder of a second child,...

Apr 01, 2020 Bundles of flowers have been placed outside the house, where the bodies of Denis Carrier, Sandra Henry and seven-year-old Bentlee were discovered last Sunday. Five-year-old Kendrah remains in hospital in stable condition. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)