Health

Onion Lake Cree Nation announces positive case of COVID-19

Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced the first case of the coronavirus within the community.In a Facebook post to residents, OCLN announced a positive case of COVID-19. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nati...

Apr 03, 2020 Onion Lake Cree Nation announced it's first case of COVID-19 Thursday. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nation)

Mayor of Melfort thankful for local efforts in fighting spread of COVID-19

The City of Melfort is recognizing the efforts of many during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor Rick Lang said while city hall remains closed to the public, employees are working hard to maintain public ser...

Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to take proactive measures

As businesses assess their respective situations, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in handling the COVID-19 emergency."The stress isn't going away anytime ...

Apr 03, 2020 Businesses across the Battlefords have to explore all their options as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)

Workers at long-term care homes will be assessed each shift, COVID-19 provincial total at 220

Employees at long-term care homes will have their temperatures checked before the beginning of each shift after an assisted living worker tested positive for the virus. The worker is one of 14 new con...

Apr 03, 2020

Isolation, other factors could lead to increased use of domestic violence shelter: NEOSS

The domestic violence shelter in Melfort hasn't been busy since the COVID-19 crisis began, but officials are keeping an eye on the situation.North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) executive ...

Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Staying active and in shape still possible, even with gyms closed during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down numerous businesses in Saskatchewan, and across Canada. Included in those businesses closed are local gyms. However, even with local gyms shut down for the time bei...

Apr 03, 2020 Chisa Glendenning says it's still possible to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if you don't have a home gym. (Submitted Photo/Chisa Glendenning)

Battlefords restaurants reshaping menus to keep kitchens running

As the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect restaurants in the Battlefords, several are still cooking up new ideas to keep kitchens running and residents well fed.Because of the provinc...

Apr 02, 2020 Blend, and other Battlefords restaurants, are adjusting their menus and output to keep meals coming during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Prince Albert MP joins colleagues in call for tax relief

Prince Albert's member of Parliament is joining his provincial colleagues in calling for the federal government to pause the carbon tax.Saskatchewan's 14 Conservative Party MPs sent a signed letter to...

Apr 02, 2020 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is calling for the federal government to suspend the carbon tax. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 total now at 206

There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with the total cases now at 206. Two people are receiving hospital inpatient care in Saskatoon. Two patients are in intensive care - one i...

Apr 02, 2020

Meadow Lake MLA extends health and business support to community during global pandemic

COVID-19 has created unprecedented upheaval and concern in local communities. In a press release issued by Jeremy Harrison, Member of Legislative Assembly for Meadow Lake, the provincial government is...

Apr 02, 2020 Hon. Jeremy Harrison, MLA Meadow Lake. (submitted photo/Hon. Jeremy Harrison, MLA Meadow Lake)