Health

'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)

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)