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Cree names given to star and exoplanet
The Cree language has been linked to astrology for thousands of years, using the sun, the stars and the moon as navigational guides. But now, Cree names for a star and its exoplanet will be used in ev...
Mar 18, 2020 A star and its exoplanet have been renamed in Cree as part of a naming contest. (ID 125461858 © Vitalij Kopa | Dreamstime.com)
Province announces 8 new presumptive cases of COVID-19; total now 16
Saskatchewan's cases of COVID-19 have doubled.The province announced Wednesday that it has eight new presumptive cases, bringing the total number of cases in Saskatchewan to 16.Two cases are confirmed...
Mar 18, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, speaks with media on March 12, 2020 at the Saskatchewan Legislature. (Evan Radford/980)
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)
Battlefords Agricultural Society committed to rescheduling postponed events
The Battlefords Agricultural Society has had to postpone two upcoming events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Their Evening Out and Agri-Mex events were both postponed by the Ag Society on Monday.Jocelyn ...
Mar 18, 2020 Battlefords Agricultural Society had to postpone two events due to COVID-19. (Facebook photo/Battlefords Agricultural Society)
Trudeau promises $82B in economic supports in COVID-19 fight
OTTAWA - The federal government will deploy up to $82 billion in direct spending and deferred taxes to help every Canadian get through the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesd...
Mar 18, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
N.B. woman 'relieved' COVID-19 test result comes back negative
A North Battleford woman self-quarantined after visiting with a friend who tested positive for COVID-19 and is now relieved after her own test results came back negative. Renee Hemmerling said she fee...
Mar 18, 2020 Renee Hemmerling is relieved after her COVID-19 test results came back negative. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)
Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus
DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...
Mar 18, 2020
SaskPower helping customers affected by COVID-19
SaskPower announced Wednesday that it's suspending active collections and will stop disconnecting residential customers for non-payment.The moves are being done to assist customers who are affected by...
Mar 18, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
Lakeland Library Closure
Lakeland Library Region is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the staff and public. We take the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) threat seriously and are doing everything we can to balance the ess...
Mar 18, 2020
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