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Community Powwow postponed amid COVID-19 concerns

One of the organizers of the annual Heart of The Youth Community Powwow in Prince Albert says it "hurts my heart" the colourful gathering planned for the spring can't proceed.It was set for May 22 at ...

Apr 01, 2020 The third annual Heart of The Youth Community Powwow in Prince Albert was expected to draw around 4,000 people this year. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Twenty-four COVID-19 cases related to snowmobile rally, third person dies of virus in Sask.

A third person has died from complications related to COVID-19 in the province. The deceased was a Saskatchewan resident in the 80 to 89 age range.As of today, there are nine new confirmed cases of CO...

Apr 01, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

James Smith Cree Nation under State of Emergency

The James Smith Cree Nation has elected to put the community under a State of Emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m., Chiefs signed off on the declaration for a State of...

Apr 01, 2020 This sign was posted in the James Smith Cree Nation as a warning for tuberculosis. (Facebook/Northern Inter-Tribal Healthy Authority)

Birch Hills Fire and Rescue receive hand sanitizer from Sask. distillery

Birch Hills Fire and Rescue received a generous donation from a Saskatchewan-based distillery.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic hand sanitizer has been a hot commodity and has manufacturers scrambling to k...

Apr 01, 2020 (Birch Hills Fire and Rescue/Facebook)

Temporary essential supply site located inside Danceland at Manitou Beach

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Saskatchewan, families and individuals are facing unprecedented challenges.With that, a temporary essential supply site is being set-up at Danceland at Manitou Be...

Apr 01, 2020 Danceland at Manitou Beach will serve as a temporary essential supply site during the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Bonnie Rawling)

A snowy start to April for many northeast communities

It's no April Fool's Joke - we can expect more snow in the northeast today.Snowfall totals will vary throughout the region, with eastern areas expecting more after all is said and done.Environment and...

Apr 01, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Virtual Art Exhibit

"VIRTUAL" OPEN ART EXHIBIT- ARTISTS and CRAFTSPEOPLE As you know we have temporarily cancelled monthly art exhibits at Mistasinihk Place. Too bad, as art is good for our mental health, as is sharing w...

Apr 01, 2020

Remind Yourself to Be Active

Pro Tip: Set a "Get Up & Get Moving" reminder on your phone or tablet. It's easy to lose track of time when you're deeply focused or housebound all day, so setting an hourly reminder will keep you...

Apr 01, 2020

LESSONS FROM HISTORIC RESPONSE TO 1918-1919 FLU PANDEMIC CAN OFFER INSIGHTS FOR CANADIANS FACING COVID19 TODAY

The lessons from Canada's historic response to the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic offer important and timely insights for Canadians looking for ways to cope with the current COVID-19 outbreak and pote...

Apr 01, 2020

Community Networking Coalition Updates

1. Family Futures Inc - This notice is effective at the end of business day Friday, April 3 until further notice.Outreach staff at Family Futures will work from home and will continue to support their...

Apr 01, 2020