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SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.In an email to paNOW, SIGA's director of communications Melody Lynch said since a...

Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

NEOSS breathes 'sigh of relief' with federal funding coming

Last week, the federal government announced more funding to help various programs across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Some funds went to more counsellors, and trained volunteers for kids hel...

Mar 30, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Perceptions of food scarcity reveals growing interest in personal growing projects

Sparse isles in local grocery stores seem to reveal a growing perception of food supply scarcity.According to some local growers, more people are showing an interest in growing their own locally sourc...

Mar 30, 2020 (Submitted/Willow Creek Community Garden Facebook)

Medical staff working to obtain supplies, one ventilator available in La Ronge

Medical staff members in La Ronge are doing their best to prepare in case the number of COVID-19 patients grows in the tri-communities. That's according to Dr. Michael Bayda, who said there have been ...

Mar 30, 2020 Several changes have been made to protect medical staff and patients. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

City and community organizations look to help homeless during COVID-19

The City of Prince Albert and other groups are looking to help the city's homeless during the current crisis.Municipal representatives along with officials from the provincial and federal governments ...

Mar 30, 2020 Jim Toye has been meeting with other levels of government and social services groups to find a way to help homeless people during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Relay for Life plans halted

The Canadian Cancer Society has cancelled all in-person fundraising events and initiatives until the end of the summer, which includes Prince Albert's Relay for Life event.The popular fundraising even...

Mar 30, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Concerns raised about how to help the most vulnerable in Sask. during pandemic

Organizations in Saskatchewan are concerned over what some of the province's most vulnerable residents will do during the COVID-19 outbreak.Jason Mercredi, the executive director of AIDS Saskatoon, sa...

Mar 30, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Affinity Credit Union to close doors to public due to COVID-19

Another local credit union is making changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Affinity Credit Union is closing 47 branches across Saskatchewan to public traffic due to the virus, just days after Cornersto...

Mar 30, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Do You Need a Little COVID Crazy Relief 😷

I need to help, while I’m not nursing anymore, the helper in me needs to get out so in an effort to be of service throughout this challenging time. I have some freebies to offer, I do hope they ...

Stephanie Staples Mar 29, 2020

More youth seeking help from crisis line: COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on service, according to a spokesperson for the Kids' Help Phone.Deanna Dunham, Manager in Charge of Indigenous Initiatives, said call volu...

Mar 28, 2020 (Facebook/ Kids' Help Phone)