Health

La Ronge town office closed to public, other restrictions in place

The Town of La Ronge has enacted restrictions with the hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19.The changes were revealed at a regular council meeting Wednesday when a press release was given to those...

Mar 19, 2020 The town will issue a press release every Thursday morning. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

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)

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

'Best interest of everybody': Melfort gym and spa forced to close under provincial State of Emergency

With Saskatchewan being put under a State of Emergency on Wednesday, March 18, numerous businesses in the northeast have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the parameters of the S...

Mar 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

La Ronge council set to announce restrictions due to pandemic

Information will be released to the public at a regular La Ronge council meeting tonight on how the town will deal with the spread of COVID-19.That's according to La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich who said...

Mar 18, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich is concerned about the pandemic's effect on residents and businesses. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

P.A. responds to COVID-19 State of Emergency

Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's confident Prince Albert will pull through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, but acknowledged the sobering reality that the local economy will be hit hard....

Mar 18, 2020 Saskpro gym is one of a number of businesses that have to close or are facing restricted business protocols following the State of Emergency declared for Saskatchewan Wednesday (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Local stores opening early for seniors only during COVID-19 pandemic

Seniors are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. So to help seniors in Melfort and area, Prairie North Co-op Food Stores, and Cindy's Independent Grocer are...

Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Business purchases and traffic down in La Ronge: Chamber of Commerce President

Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce President Crystal Everest believes now is the best time for residents to shop local. "The economy is kind of soft in the North and, with the kids out of school as well...

Mar 18, 2020 Crystal Everest said business owners need to consider the safety of employees and customers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

FSIN declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. "Many of our First Nations are not prepared for ...

Mar 18, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said some First Nations don't have the supplies to deal with COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort getting CT Scanner after decade-long wait

Melfort is getting their CT Scanner.After a promise made a decade ago, the Saskatchewan Party government made the announcement in today's pared-down expense budget, which outlines the province's spend...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)