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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)

Provincial parks closed, camping season delayed

In the wake of multiple closures and delays amid the global pandemic, provincial parks are now on the list. Due to COVID-19 concerns, camping reservations and the start of camping season is delayed un...

Apr 01, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

Province invests in more mental health support

Given the increased anxiety and stress related to isolation and the global pandemic, the province's Ministry of Health is investing an additional $33 million in mental health and addictions services.T...

Apr 01, 2020 (ID 120347123 © Jivko Mladenov | Dreamstime.com)

Kelly Taylor live show a big hit

Some say laughter is the best medicine.On Monday Night XFM Morning Co-host, Kelly Taylor provided a free comedic live show on XFM's Facebook page. During the live stream the show had as many as 1,600 ...

Apr 01, 2020 Kelly Taylor. (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)

Local cannabis retail moves online as a precaution against COVID-19

The Tweed cannabis dispensary in Meadow Lake was initially slated to open at the end of March but remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19 concerns. Today, doors are locked and opening notices were ...

Apr 01, 2020 The Tweed store in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Loraas asking households to dispose recyclables if members are sick

Loraas is reminding customers of recently enacted safe waste disposal guidelines to prevent COVID-19 transmission.In an attachment on the Loraas Environmental Services Ltd website, they list several m...

Apr 01, 2020 Garbage bins could fill up faster than usual, as Loraas is asking customers to throw out recyclables if a household member is sick. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)

Families prepare for online Easter celebrations in times of COVID-19 reality

Families in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will need to start planning to celebrate Easter at home alone with their family, or on their own, instead of heading to church this year due to COVID-19 res...

Apr 01, 2020 Rev. Trevor Malyon stands alone at St. Paul's Anglican Church in North Battleford Wednesday, surrounded by empty pews. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)