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4 passengers dead aboard cruise ship anchored off Panama
PANAMA CITY - Four passengers have died aboard a cruise ship now anchored off the coast of Panama and two people aboard the ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the cruise line said Fr...
Mar 27, 2020

Five things about Ottawa's support for Canadians, businesses during COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government capped an unprecedented week Friday by announcing a slew of measures to help small businesses cope with the COVID-19 crisis, bringing Ottawa's total planned support in ...
Mar 27, 2020

Column: As we battle virus, don't forget 1919 Stanley Cup
Anyone who scoffs at all these drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it's really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs a primer on the 1919 Stanley Cup...
Mar 27, 2020

Big River Mill temporarily closing amid COVID-19 pandemic
Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced they are temporarily suspending operations at the Big River Mill, effective immediately.A major contributor to the forest industry in Saskatchewan since 1995, th...
Mar 27, 2020 Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced a halt to all operations at the Big River Mill on Friday. (Courtesy: Carrier Forest Products Ltd.)

No further on-reserve COVID-19 cases in the North
Twenty-four of the 104 COVID-19 cases being reported in Saskatchewan straddle three large geographically regions including Prince Albert and the North. Meanwhile, there is some good news coming out of...
Mar 27, 2020 Southend, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. (Cameconorth.com)

Battlefords emergency services increasing safety measures during COVID-19
Wearing protective gear to reduce risk toward emergency services members and the public is part of the job, however, the lengths to which members at the fire department and ambulance services has incr...
Mar 27, 2020 Ambulance and fire services are increasing regular safety practices to prevent the possibility of COVID-19 transmission. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Injured Humboldt Broncos player launches lawsuit against drivers in 2018 crash
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has launched a lawsuit that names both drivers involved. Ryan Straschnitzki is seeking dam...
Mar 27, 2020

City asking public to report potholes
There is something dark, deep and formidable around the corner many motorists dread at this time of the year: Yes, it's pothole season once again in the Battlefords. The City of North Battleford is as...
Mar 27, 2020 Unsightly potholes are creeping up once again along many North Battleford roads. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North West College to continue clinical work for nursing programs
Some post-secondary institutions in the province are looking at continuing their nursing programs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and within new safety parameters.North West College is currently work...
Mar 27, 2020 Clinical work for nursing students at North West College will pik this week, with increased safety parametres in place. (battlefordsNOW Staff/Josh Ryan)

P.A. woman receives parade for 40th birthday
Dozens of Shannon Billo's closest friends and family showed up for her 40th birthday on Thursday in Prince Albert, and none of the province's social distancing rules were breached.Shannon and her husb...
Mar 27, 2020 (submitted photo/Cory Lillis)