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Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)
Onion Lake Cree Nation announces positive case of COVID-19
Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced the first case of the coronavirus within the community.In a Facebook post to residents, OCLN announced a positive case of COVID-19. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nati...
Apr 03, 2020 Onion Lake Cree Nation announced it's first case of COVID-19 Thursday. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nation)
Harper, Matz latest MLBers to contribute to virus relief
NEW YORK - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts. Harper and his wife, Kay...
Apr 03, 2020
Crown won't appeal acquittals of Nicholson and Vey in murder conspiracy case
The Crown will not appeal the acquittal of two people who were accused of conspiring to kill their spouses.During a voir dire hearing that preceded a re-trial in Prince Albert on May 27, Justice Cathe...
Apr 03, 2020 Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to take proactive measures
As businesses assess their respective situations, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in handling the COVID-19 emergency."The stress isn't going away anytime ...
Apr 03, 2020 Businesses across the Battlefords have to explore all their options as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Wickens hopes iRace will be 1st step back on IndyCar journey
INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Wickens never gave up on his dreams. When his Formula One hopes fizzled, Wickens worked his way back through the ranks to compete in the IndyCar Series. When doctors told him he ...
Apr 03, 2020
Sens offer use of CTC, other facilities to Ontario government amid pandemic
The Ottawa Senators have offered use of the Canadian Tire Centre, the building's nine adjacent parking lots, and three other community arenas affiliated with the team to the Ontari...
Apr 03, 2020
Food Bank in need of more volunteers and food donations
The food bank located in North Battleford is looking for more food donations as well as more volunteers to help pack hampers as its crew is running low.Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre ex...
Apr 03, 2020 The local food bank's executive director Erin Katerynych shows a box of non-perishable food that would be given out, while at the centre Friday. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association to adopt the role of educators. As the threat of a shortened '20 CFL season increases daily because o...
Apr 03, 2020
GST credit payments to low-income earners to arrive one month earlier
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will deliver more aid to low-income Canadians through the GST credit a month sooner than planned. The government initially announced the mone...
Apr 03, 2020