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89-year-old Riders super fan in isolation ‘floored’ with birthday wishes

After being isolated for more than three weeks, lifelong Saskatchewan Roughriders fan Ethel Mongovius wasn't sure how her 89th birthday would go.But through the power of social media, her birthday on ...

Apr 07, 2020 Ethel Mongovius received quite the surprise on her 89th birthday, with an Upper Deck card tweeted out by the company on April 6, 2020. (Twitter/Upper Deck)

Northern health centres need help on PPE shortages

Health centres offering service to the 33 communities that make up the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) are sounding the alarm bell about shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE)...

Apr 07, 2020 The William Charles Health Centre at Montreal Lake is one of 28 facilities in NITHA. (submitted photo)

Seven more cases of COVID-19 reported, seven in hospital

On Tuesday, April 7 there are seven new cases of COVID-19 with seven in hospital and seven recoveries.The latest numbers bring the confirmed case total in the province to 260. There are 169 active cas...

Apr 07, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (File photo)

Local seamstress stepping up to sew non-medical grade masks

In her address to Canadians, the country's Chief Public Health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said wearing a face mask can help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 if you are unknowingly infected.Sylvia Mut...

Apr 07, 2020 Custom non-medical grade masks made in Meadow Lake. (submitted photo/Sylvia Mutch)

Emergency services display solidarity with health care staff in La Ronge

Flashing lights and sirens could be heard in La Ronge on Monday as emergency service workers showed solidarity with health care workers in the tri-communities. Conservation officers, firefighters, par...

Apr 07, 2020 Heavy snow didn't stop the parade from emergency services from occurring. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

National COVID-19 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign

Closing date: 24 April 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada. Apply onlineImportant messages National COVID-19 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign - We need you! The Governme...

Apr 07, 2020

Call for workshop submissions!

Call for workshop submissions!PAVED Arts At Home: Workshop Series Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, 6pmPAVED Arts is inviting local and Saskatchewan-based artists to submit proposals t...

Apr 06, 2020

FASD Online Training

The FASD Network is offering its in-depth, six-hour FASD Training online. Register here: The Network's FASD Training for Frontline workers will be delivered online zia Zoom by Myles Himmelreich and Sh...

Apr 06, 2020

Sing Green Is the Colour to Wash Your Hands

COVID-19 can be spread by touching surfaces with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands. While it is not yet known exactly how long COVID-19 lives on surf...

Apr 06, 2020

Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19

The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...

Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)