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North Battleford Giant Tiger set to close

The retail landscape will undergo a significant change in Saskatchewan, as the North West Company (NWC) is selling 34 of its 46 Giant Tiger locations in Western Canada.Its North Battleford store, whic...

Mar 18, 2020 Giant Tiger's North Battleford location is set to close in the near future. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NAR reducing services due to COVID-19 pandemic

Northern Animal Rescue will only accepted surrendered animals on a case-by-case basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.That's according to board member Joanne Dickson, who said the organization lacks the ...

Mar 18, 2020 Fewer people are adopting animals during this time. (submitted photo/Northern Animal Rescue)

N.B. woman 'relieved' COVID-19 test result comes back negative

A North Battleford woman self-quarantined after visiting with a friend who tested positive for COVID-19 and is now relieved after her own test results came back negative. Renee Hemmerling said she fee...

Mar 18, 2020 Renee Hemmerling is relieved after her COVID-19 test results came back negative. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)

NEOSS continues to serve public despite COVID-19 pandemic

North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is adjusting to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Executive Director Louise Schweitzer told northeastNOW NEOSS has essential services that assi...

Mar 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Cleaning protocols, stock assessed at local stores amid COVID-19 outbreak

A local grocery store is announcing some operational changes amid the COVID-19 situation. Lake Country Co-op is designating a special time slot for older and vulnerable customers to do their food shop...

Mar 18, 2020 Bare shelves in the Prince Albert Walmart last weekend. (submitted photo)

Business as usual for some local seniors

It's business as usual for some Meadow Lake seniors who have chosen to stay indoors amongst each other during the novel Coronavirus pandemic. The current government and health advice is for everyone t...

Mar 17, 2020 (Nicole Reis/ meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Humboldt Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mark of Excellence Awards hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has become the latest event postponed or cancelled as a result of concerns around COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government recently...

Mar 17, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Shellbrook facilities winding down in response to COVID-19 concerns

By the end of the week all facilities in the Town of Shellbrook will be closing temporarily which includes the curling rink, community hall and the movie theatre.Administrator Kelly Hoare told paNOW t...

Mar 17, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Sturgeon Lake First Nation takes COVID-19 precautions; other cancellations

Sturgeon Lake First Nation has announced the community's school will be closing for the next two weeks and their community hall will be closed to public events. The measures are the latest in our regi...

Mar 17, 2020 The health centre on Sturgeon Lake is staying open. (Sturgeon Lake First Nation)

MLCN election postponed; fish derby cancelled

A scheduled March 31 election at Montreal Lake Cree Nation has been postponed for four months due to concerns around COVID-19.The decision was made Monday by Electoral Officer Lawrence Lewis, followin...

Mar 17, 2020 Montreal Lake Cree Nation band office. (Submitted photo/ Conrad Naytowhow)