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Battlefords gives silent but powerful support for Cave family
Thousands of Battlefords residents stood silently along Highway 16 Monday afternoon, as the convoy for Colby Cave's family made its way into their home town.Rally to honour Colby Cave. pic.twitter.com...
Apr 13, 2020 RCMP and Battlefords Fire leads the family of Colby Cave through 15 kilometres of highway filled by local residents. (angela Brown/battlefordsNOW)
La Ronge doctor calls threats of legal action in COVID-19 exposure 'disappointing and disturbing'
A La Ronge doctor is critical of statements released by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which mentioned the provincial government or health care workers could be held liable for...
Apr 13, 2020 Some residents of Stony Rapids are in isolation after coming in contact with a nurse with COVID-19. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
City council meeting happening Tuesday, via live video-streaming
Those wishing to tune in to the upcoming City of North Battleford council meeting will want to note the new date.The meeting will now take place Tuesday instead of Monday via Zoom, a live video-stream...
Apr 13, 2020 The City of North Battleford will hold its next council meeting April 14, online via Zoom, a video webinar application.
COVID-19 cases top 300 in Saskatchewan, no patients in ICU
COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan have now reached 300 including two new cases reported today, April 13. Of the total number of reported cases, 118 are considered active. The total recovery number is at ...
Apr 13, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
CFS offering free counselling by phone and online
Mental health support is just a phone call away for locals in need of help.While the office space for Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords (CFS) is temporarily closed to comply with the provinc...
Apr 13, 2020 Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords is offering free phone and online counselling services for anyone needing help. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords' Clap for Healthcare brings out strong show of support for all essential workers
Some carried signs, others banged pots, and many honked their vehicle horns to say a big thank you to healthcare and all essential workers providing service during the COVID-19 pandemic.The community ...
Apr 12, 2020 People show their support across the street from Battlefords Union Hospital for the Clap for Healthcare and all essential workers event, Saturday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battleford and area residents invited to show support, respect for Cave family
The untimely death of NHL hockey player Colby Cave has sent shock waves through the hockey world and in particular, his home town of Battleford.The 25-year-old Edmonton Oilers forward died Saturday af...
Apr 12, 2020 (file photo/Canadian Press)
Almost twice as many recoveries as new COVID-19 cases in Sask. on Sunday
There are seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two new presumptive cases in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total up to 298 reported cases as of April 12.There was another big uptick in recove...
Apr 12, 2020 A warning sign outside a local business in Prince Albert during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
A winning tradition (Part 3): Looking back on the 2016-17 North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars have had a number of successful seasons throughout their nearly 40-years as a franchise.This weekend, battlefordsNOW is highlighting the top three winningest seasons by the...
Apr 12, 2020 There was plenty of celebration throughout the 2016-17 season for the North Stars, as the team won a franchise-best 48 of their 58 games. (File photos/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Shots fired at North Battleford residence
Battleford RCMP responded to a report of shots being heard shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday morning. They responded to the 1200 Blk of 108th St. in North Battleford and found a residence with several bul...
Apr 11, 2020 (file photo/CJME)