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Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)

UPDATE - SJHL postseason postponed due to COVID-19

Breaking news - The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has postponed all playoff games "until further notice," due to COVID-19. GAME 5 UPDATE Tomorrow's Game against @SJHL_Hawks has been Postpon...

Mar 12, 2020 While the initial plan was to continue with the playoff games scheduled Friday, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced Thursday evening the league will be postponing the playoffs in the wake of COVID-19. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

City isn't cancelling any events yet due to COVID-19; has plans in place

The City of North Battleford has no plans yet to cancel any public events related to COVID-19 at this time, Mayor Ryan Bater confirmed Thursday. Bater said if there are any changes ahead for any issue...

Mar 12, 2020 North Battleford Protective Services/Fire Chief Lindsay Holm, shown at council this week, discussed the city's work updating policy to prepare for a pandemic. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SJHL to continue postseason for time being amid COVID-19 epidemic

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking part in a conference call Thursday to discuss the future of the SJHL playoffs, in light of the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the recent...

Mar 12, 2020 The SJHL will continue their playoff schedule, at least for the time being, with three games around the league Friday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

Accused in Sequin Mooswa homicide has case adjourned to obtain legal counsel

The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation had his matter adjourned while he obtains legal counsel. Keenan Mirasty, 21, who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death o...

Mar 12, 2020 Keenan Mirasty who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Sequin Mooswa appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Thursday via CCTV. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic

NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended its season immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The league made the announcement Thursday afternoon.The NHL advised all its clubs earlier in the day not to conduct...

Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: The Canadian Press

Trudeau goes into self-isolation over COVID-19

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are in self-isolation over COVID-19 concerns, which has forced the cancellation of an in-person meeting of Canada's first ministers. The Prime ...

Mar 12, 2020

Saskatchewan has first presumptive case of coronavirus

Saskatchewan is confirming the first presumptive case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Saskatoon.The person was tested on Monday in Saskatchewan and has been well enough to self-isolate in their home. A...

Mar 12, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)

Juno Awards set for Saskatoon have been cancelled

The Juno Awards, which were to be held in Saskatoon on Sunday, have been cancelled due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.The news was delivered Thursday via Twitter."We are devastated to cancel this...

Mar 12, 2020 (Juno Awards)

Premier ends speculation, says no spring election

There won't be a spring election.Putting a stop to the speculation, Premier Scott Moe has announced he will not be calling an election."We will remain focused on providing a strong, stable government ...

Mar 12, 2020 (Lisa Schick/CJME)