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Medically-assisted dying: the discussion in Saskatchewan
Two weeks of consultation in Canada regarding medical assistance in dying (MAID) ended on Monday, Jan. 27.The federal government offered Canadians a questionnaire to ask for their opinions on MAID fol...
Jan 31, 2020 (Facebook/Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS-SPIIC)).
City honoured with national recognition for "innovative" asset management efforts
The City of North Battleford has been honoured with national recognition for its efforts in asset management planning work.The city announced in a release Wednesday the Federation of Canadian Municipa...
Jan 30, 2020 The City of North Battleford receiving national recognition for its work involving asset management planning. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council approves third party grants
North Battleford lawmakers approved allocating funding for a number of third party grants as originally proposed in the 2020 budget.The motion was initially tabled at the prior Jan. 13 meeting when Co...
Jan 30, 2020 North Battleford council approved third party grants for 2020. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stiffer penalties hope to curb distracted driving
Driving while distracted is not only dangerous, but starting Feb. 1 it will also be very costly.The penalties for distracted driving in the province are going up at the beginning of February, which is...
Jan 30, 2020 Penalties set to increase Feb. 1. (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
U of R launches free online therapy for emergency workers
Frontline emergency workers rush toward traumatic and dangerous situations all the time, but those who hesitate while dealing with their own mental health can now get professional help with a few clic...
Jan 30, 2020 Regina Police Service Sgt. Casey Ward speaks at the launch of an online therapy program called PSPNET for emergency service and public safety workers on Jan. 29, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
A broken moldboard blade slows down snow clearing efforts
Getting the fresh snow cleared away might take a little longer than usual this week.A breakdown of a moldboard blade on one of the city's two main graders has resulted in snow removal on streets to be...
Jan 30, 2020 Snow clearing efforts continue in the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Battlefords RCMP investigating cellphone "porting" scam in local area
Battlefords RCMP is investigating what is known as a cellphone "porting" scam after receiving a report from a local family impacted.A number of residents and businesses in parts of Saskatchewan were r...
Jan 29, 2020 Battlefords RCMP are investigating what is known as a cellphone porting scam, a type of identity theft that is bilking residents and businesses in parts of Saskatchewan out of significant savings. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
New employment and training site opens
A special facility for a First Nation community northwest of Prince Albert has opened with the hopes it can help get young people into the workplace. The Ahtahkakoop Employment, Training and Social Bu...
Jan 29, 2020 Chief Larry Ahenekew (centre) is joined by his councillors and Elder Senator Fred Sasakamoose who cut the ribbon on the new employment and training building in Ahtahkakoop on Wednesday. Also with the ribbon are from left, Director of Education and Training Kerry Sasakamoose, Ashton Williams, Albertine Masuskapoe and Director of Social Development Christine Pechawis. (submitted photo/Alexis Christensen, BATC)
SafeTALK mental health training course coming to Battlefords
Experts in the Battlefords who work in the community are encouraging more people to be open about the issue of mental health so those who are challenged will not feel ashamed talking about it.Living S...
Jan 29, 2020 Living Sky School Division plans to hold a mental health training program in February called SafeTALK so people can learn how to help individuals dealing with a mental health challenge and at risk of suicide. Today marks national Bell Let's Talk Day to raise awareness about how important it is for people to have good mental health. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Silvernagle ready for return to national stage following second consecutive provincial championship
Hometown hero, Robyn Silvernagle and her North Battleford rink are heading back to the national stage, following another big victory at the Viterra Scotties Tuesday in Melville. Silvernagle's rink, ba...
Jan 29, 2020 Team Silvernagle poses for a picture at the Viterra Scotties earlier this week in Melville. (Facebook/Team Silvernagle)