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CFL has a lot to think about with COVID-19

Even though the world seems to have shut down to face the challenge of the COVID-19 virus, it hasn't stopped spinning and for the CFL, it may not be for the better.First off, the CFL has cancelled the...

Mar 19, 2020

PAGC helping local families in need

Care packages which include toilet paper, soap and non - perishables are being rolled out to local families. Over 100 deliveries are expected Thursday alone.The initiative was organized by Prince Albe...

Mar 19, 2020 Volunteers organize care packages at the PAGC Urban Services office. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Northeast Christian Academy hold successful Taste of the World fundraiser

Northeast Christian Academy held their Taste of the World fundraising supper last Saturday at Northeast Christian Fellowship in Melfort.The fundraiser had volunteers cook food from various countries i...

Mar 19, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

811 Sask. health line revamped to reduce wait times, dropped calls

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has made several improvements to the province's main health line phone service after complaints about dropped calls, inability to connect and long wait times.He...

Mar 19, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Gyms closed until further notice

Battlefords area residents hoping to burn calories and reduce stress at the gym will have to find homemade solutions, after the Saskatchewan Government shut down all fitness centre's and gyms Wednesda...

Mar 19, 2020

Dog Trainers’ Association: There’s Still Help for Dog Owners During COVID-19

Trainers offering phone and online services during "Social Distancing"MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian dog owners can still find safe training help for their pooches, ...

Mar 19, 2020

Wapiti Regional Library closing all branches, waiving late fines amid COVID-19

Northeast residents will have a few hours to load up on reading material during the COVID-19 pandemic.Wapiti Regional Library announced all 45 of its branches will be closed on Friday, March 20 and re...

Mar 19, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Facebook Live Concert - JJ Voss

COVID-19 be damned! Join me from the comfort and safety of your own home on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8pm CST as I play all of the songs from my new album LIVE right here on my Facebook page. I've dub...

Mar 19, 2020 With close to two decades of dedication to his music career and craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for songwriting and performing, along with his many experiences in life, to build an authentic and professional solo career rooted from the fabric of the working class. His new album ‘Come Along With Me’ is scheduled for release in the spring of 2020. Watch for updates on his new single coming soon!

COVID-19 and Mental Health

A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...

Mar 19, 2020

NESD Update - March 18, 2020

A decision was made by the education sector Response Planning team in conjunction with advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Saskatchewan, that starting Friday, March 20, all Saskatchewan school bo...

Mar 19, 2020