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Best selling author and motivational speaker, Allan Kehler bringing his message to the northeast

One of Canada's most sought-after mental health speakers will be in Melfort in one week's time.Author of MENtal Health: It's time to talk, Allan Kehler will speak to a crowd at the Kerry Vickar Centre...

Mar 12, 2020 Author and motivational speaker Allan Kehler will be in Melfort next Thursday. (Facebook/Allan Kehler)

SJHL to continue postseason for time being amid COVID-19 epidemic

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking part in a conference call Thursday to discuss the future of the SJHL playoffs, in light of the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the recent...

Mar 12, 2020 The SJHL will continue their playoff schedule, at least for the time being, with three games around the league Friday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

Hoback suspends face-to-face service on Coronavirus concerns

Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is temporarily closing his Prince Albert and Nipawin offices to face-to-face service in response to the novel Coronavirus. Matters will be handled by phone, email and vid...

Mar 12, 2020 P.A. MP Randy Hoback is self-monitoring his own health situation. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Carlton senior signs with Blue Devils

Prince Albert's Alex Soyko has a big move coming up.The 18-year-old Carlton senior accepted a scholarship at University of King's College in Halifax, and will play basketball next season for the Blue ...

Mar 12, 2020 Crusaders guard Alex Soyko catches a stretch pass during the Kelly Smith Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Ecole St. Mary. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff

Tow truck drivers rally to share important message

Some Prince Albert tow truck companies want to remind drivers about the importance of slowing down and moving over when they see flashing lights.On Wednesday evening drivers from Gateway North Towing,...

Mar 12, 2020 Around 10 tow trucks from three different companies gathered on Highway 2 north of P.A. Wednesday to remind drivers to slow down and move over. (submitted photo/Mishelle Pilot Photography)

Hand sanitizer popularity amid COVID-19 leading to empty store shelves

We've all heard the footage and seen the commotion as people purchase large amounts of toilet paper as COVID-19 spreads world-wide.But another item is proving to be flying off the shelves - hand sanit...

Mar 12, 2020 Many of the stores northeastNOW has talked to are sold out of hand sanitizer. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Aberdeen's Easter Miracle Tree tradition continues for fifth year

Since 2016, the upcoming spring season has meant the hanging of Easter eggs on a tree in Aberdeen.The Aberdeen Easter miracle tree committee is selling eggs that will be put up on a tree on Main stree...

Mar 12, 2020 The Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree will be filled with over 5,000 easter eggs by the beginning of May. (Facebook/Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree)

Have-a-go sledge hockey event in Melfort on Saturday

Residents in the Melfort area have another chance to check out the sport of sledge hockey.The Melfort Sledge Hockey 'Have-A-Go' event, organized by the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA...

Mar 12, 2020 A sledge hockey introduction in Melfort late last month drew a lot of interest. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Funding to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools

The Commemorating the History and Legacy of Residential Schools component of Celebration and Commemoration Program provides grants and contributions to eligible recipients for initiatives that will in...

Mar 12, 2020

Funding to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools

The Commemorating the History and Legacy of Residential Schools component of Celebration and Commemoration Program provides grants and contributions to eligible recipients for initiatives that will in...

Mar 12, 2020