Category Archives: Post to Social
Battlefords RCMP remain active despite mostly empty streets
Essential services remain hard at work in the Battlefords during the COVID-19 pandemic. The RCMP detachment has only had to make a few adjustments amidst increased safety measures and less people visi...
Mar 26, 2020 Despite social distancing, Battlefords RCMP are taking in a fairly steady volume of calls. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Area First Nations monitoring entrances to prevent COVID-19
Similar to many other communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Pheasant Cree Nation plans to install barricades at the reserve entrances starting Friday at midnight to check traffic coming in and l...
Mar 26, 2020 Red Pheasant Cree Nation Chief Clint Wuttunee says barricades will be set up at entrance points to the Red Pheasant reserve starting Friday at midnight to monitor traffic, to prevent COVID-19. He is shown in this photo from last year holding former Chief Red Pheasant’s Treaty Medal that was returned to the First Nation last summer. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
The next chapter: Stars’ Nivon commits to Concordia Thunder
The perfect combination of finesse and intangibles, it didn't take long for Rylan Nivon to endear himself as fan-favorite in the Battlefords.Although he spent just one season in the community with the...
Mar 26, 2020 Stars’ forward Rylan Nivon will suit up for Concordia University in the fall, after capping his junior career with a season to remember in the Battlefords, helping lead the team to a league-best 45-11-2 record. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...
Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Evictions suspended in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19
There will be some relief for Saskatchewan tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a media release, the government said it is temporarily suspending eviction hearings as a result of the emergency.Starti...
Mar 26, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)
Ministry makes further changes amid pandemic
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice is implementing further changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a media release, in order to protect the health and safety of court users and staff during ...
Mar 26, 2020 SGI.
Handi-Bus shut down; Public Transit service reductions
Commuters in the Battlefords may have to start looking for alternative options for transportation.The Battlefords Handi-Bus has been temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 virus.In addition to this...
Mar 26, 2020 Handi-Bus temporarily shuts down due to COVID-19 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...
Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)
Sawmills facing potential work shortage during COVID-19
The threat of possible shutdown due to the coronavirus looms over sawmill workers, just as it does over other industries across the country. For those on the ground, the only focus is working within i...
Mar 26, 2020 (Submitted photo/Dean Christiansen)
SHA issues advisory for people who attended event in Christoper Lake
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising anyone who attended the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Wilderness Rally Supper in Christopher Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to sel...
Mar 25, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)