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Presumptive COVID-19 case confirmed in northern Sask

It appears Saskatchewan's north has its first case of COVID-19. It is in the community of Southend. A notice put out in the community by the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) Saturday sai...

Glenn Hicks Mar 14, 2020 NITHA issued a notice in the community of Southend on Saturday saying a presumptive case of COVID-19 has been identified. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

U of R suspends classes due to COVID-19 concerns

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the University of Regina has decided to suspend classes for a short period of time and will no longer provide face-to-face teaching the rest of the semester.The U of ...

Mar 14, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

North Battleford woman self-quarantined, awaiting COVID-19 testing results

A North Battleford woman who showed early signs of COVID-19 said she and her family have been self-quarantined while she awaits results from tests taken this week. Renee Hemmerling said a friend from ...

Mar 14, 2020 Renee Hemmerling shown with her children at her home in North Battleford. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)

MP Gary Vidal cuts down public engagement admid COVID-19 concerns

Gary Vidal, Member of Parliament for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, is distancing himself from the public as a precaution amid COVID-19 concerns. "This morning, Parliament suspended due to concer...

Mar 13, 2020 MP Gary Vidal. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

P.A. Catholic churches urged to take precautions

The Diocese of Prince Albert is asking churches to take precautions to protect against the Covid-19.In a letter on the diocese website, Bishop Albert Thvenot made a number of recommendations to help c...

Mar 13, 2020 The Diocese of Prince Albert is asking churches to take some precautions against Coronavirus (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Volleyball suspended amid COVID-19 concerns

In light of the ongoing concern resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in support of suggested recommendations from health authorities regarding avoiding large group and crowded public activit...

Mar 13, 2020 PA Optimist Toppers U15 squad in Saskatoon on Jan. 26, 2020. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

RCMP search for missing man

La Loche RCMP are searching for a man who was reported missing in October of last year.On the night of Oct. 11, Bert Brian Herman was reported missing by a family member.Herman's family and friends su...

Mar 13, 2020 Bert Brian Herman. (Submitted photo/La Loche RCMP)

Circus Circus! Skating Carnival

The Meadow Lake Skating Club presents Circus Circus! The Greatest Show Carnival on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:45 p.m. at the Meadow Lake and District Arena.

Mar 13, 2020

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

UPDATED: Coronavirus Information for Saskatchewan Residents (March 12, 2020) NEW: Saskatchewan COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (March 11, 2020) NEW: COVID-19 Guidance : Mass Gatherings, Risk for Elderly Po...

Mar 13, 2020

KidsFirst Story and Craft

KidsFirst Story and Craft will be at the Meadow Lake Library Friday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m.This event is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

Mar 13, 2020