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Battlefords Humane Society relying on fundraiser, foster homes during pandemic

After adjusting the adoption process for shelter animals, staff are looking at more creative ways to help animals find their forever homes. The Battlefords Humane Society is moving forward today with ...

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Provincial COVID-19 total at 316 with 74 active cases

As of today, April 20, the province has one new case of COVID-19. That brings the provincial total to 316 reported cases. As the government released the latest figures it stressed the arrival of warm ...

Apr 20, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)

New regulations issued to allow remote witnessing of wills

With the current public health emergency, the province is changing its regulations to allow remote witnessing of wills. The Wills (Public Emergencies) Regulations came into force on April 16 and will ...

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Mounties in Melfort celebrate local teen's birthday with parade

Melfort RCMP members, Melfort ambulance staff, friends and family all joined in a parade to brighten the birthday of a local girl with cerebral palsy.Cadence Flaata was housebound for her 15 birthday ...

Apr 20, 2020 RCMP along with around 25 other vehicles put on a birthday parade to help celebrate Cadence Flaata's 15th birthday. (submitted photo/Darren Flaata)

Two new cases of COVID-19, no new recoveries in Sask.

Saskatchewan has two more cases of COVID-19, one in the Far North region and one in the Saskatoon region. The Far North now has nine active cases and 11 total cases, while Saskatoon has 39 active case...

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Six more COVID-19 cases and six more recoveries in province; outbreaks in northern Alberta affecting Sask.

Saskatchewan has six new cases of COVID-19, three confirmed and three presumptive, bringing the total to 313 cases reported to date. Six more recoveries have been reported, bringing that total to 234....

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The Schwabs: a family legacy between the pipes

The apple doesn't fall far from the goal-crease. Or at least, that's the way it looks in the Schwab household.At just 18 years of age, Austin Schwab is coming off a standout rookie year with the Battl...

Apr 18, 2020 Hockey has been a big part of life in the Schwab household throughout the years. Pictured Left: Corey Schwab holding Austin in his arms after winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils in 2003. Top right: Corey and Austin, summer 2020. Bottom right: Corey and Austin circa 2013. (submitted photos/Corey Schwab)

Charity collection bins becoming dumping grounds during pandemic

Diabetes Canada is urging the public to hold off on their clothing bin donations during the COVID-19 pandemic.Due to restrictions on non-essential services imposed by the government and physical dista...

Apr 18, 2020 Charities are asking the public to hold off on donations to clothing bins like these. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Agriculture products included in road ban exemptions

The provincial government along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) have introduced road ban exemptions for agriculture products.Highways and Infrastructure Minister Greg ...

Vets say treat animal transmission with similar caution

Concerns over possible transmission of coronavirus from an animal are being met with similar advice to staying safe from human transmission.Dr. Kent Weir, President of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medi...