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811 Sask. health line revamped to reduce wait times, dropped calls

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has made several improvements to the province's main health line phone service after complaints about dropped calls, inability to connect and long wait times.He...

Mar 19, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Dog Trainers’ Association: There’s Still Help for Dog Owners During COVID-19

Trainers offering phone and online services during "Social Distancing"MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian dog owners can still find safe training help for their pooches, ...

Mar 19, 2020

Facebook Live Concert - JJ Voss

COVID-19 be damned! Join me from the comfort and safety of your own home on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8pm CST as I play all of the songs from my new album LIVE right here on my Facebook page. I've dub...

Mar 19, 2020 With close to two decades of dedication to his music career and craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for songwriting and performing, along with his many experiences in life, to build an authentic and professional solo career rooted from the fabric of the working class. His new album ‘Come Along With Me’ is scheduled for release in the spring of 2020. Watch for updates on his new single coming soon!

COVID-19 and Mental Health

A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...

Mar 19, 2020

SRSD March 18, 2020 Update

Thank you for the amazing support you have provided to our schools and our staff during this uncertain time. It is during these challenging times that it becomes so clear the importance of relationshi...

Mar 19, 2020

Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...

Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

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)

Melfort's Northern Lights Gallery Using Facebook Page to Keep Kids Busy with Art

During these times - people are stepping up to social distance but to also find ways to help.Melfort, SK's Northern Lights Gallery is setting up projects on their Facebook page - to help families with...

Mar 18, 2020

Northern Light Bluegass & Old Tyme Music Society Event Cancellations

The current Covid-19 crisis is an area of concern that we at Northern Lights are monitoring closely. We continue to keep an eye on the outcomes of the measures being put in place for our safety and th...

Mar 18, 2020