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Battlefords Rotary continues community support and documenting history
A signific date for the Rotary Club of the Battlefords was missed this week because of COVID-19, however, members are still working to support the community.Sunday was the Rotary's centennial celebrat...
Apr 30, 2020 Despite their centennial event's delay and coninued economic shutdown, the Rotary Club of the Battlefords is supporting local charities and preparing for when restrictions are lifted. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
More northern COVID-19 cases, province expands child care services
There are new COVID-19 cases from outbreaks in La Loche and Lloydminster as Saskatchewan has six new confirmed cases as of April 30.Three of the cases are from the province's North region, two of whic...
Apr 30, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Mayors continue to promote caution as Re-Open Saskatchewan date approaches
As the province looks forward to next week's phase one of Re-Open Saskatchewan, the town and city mayors continue to promote caution.North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater said a lot of people in the provi...
Apr 30, 2020 The mayors of the Battlefords continue to promote caution as the Re-Open Saskatchewan date approaches (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lloydminster Exhibition Fair cancelled for first time in 114 years
Citing community and volunteer safety concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association have decided to postpone the annual fair until next year...
Apr 29, 2020 The Lloydminster Exhibition fair will be cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook/Lloyd Ex Assoc.)
Local businesses concerned about UPAR construction amid pandemic
Some local businesses on 100 Street are concerned about the impact from construction this summer after dealing with reduced sales from the province's COVID-19 restrictions. The City of North Battlefor...
Apr 29, 2020 Co-owner of Kelly's Computer Works Darryl Arnold in North Battleford is concerned about how the UPAR work will impact his business this summer after already dealing with reduced sales from the COVID-19 restrictions. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan Summer Games postponed to 2021
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed to next year, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.Originally scheduled to take place in Lloydminster from July 26 to Aug. 1, t...
Apr 29, 2020 The medals will have to wait until next summer to be handed out, after it was announced the Saskatchewan Summer Games will be postponed to July 2021. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Summer Games)
Men arrested following chase face numerous charges
Battlefords RCMP laid charges following the arrests of two men, who fled law enforcement early Tuesday morning following a report of gunfire. Korbin Gladue, 18-year-old man from North Battleford, face...
Apr 29, 2020 More than 30 charges were laid by RCMP following the pursuit and subsequent arrest of two men Tuesday morning. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Province reports sixth death from COVID-19, cluster identified in Lloydminster
A person in their 80s in Saskatchewan's Far North region has died from COVID-19, marking the sixth death from the disease in the province. Meanwhile, a cluster of cases have been linked to the Lloydmi...
Apr 29, 2020 (Canadian Press)
Dentists and optometrists face challenge in opening first
There's excitement for dentists and optometrists being in the first group of businesses able to reopen in Saskatchewan on May 4. However, the caveats involved could cause many to delay.So far, the Col...
Apr 29, 2020 Optometrists and dentists are wrestling with whether or not to open on May 4, due to COVID-19 related restrictions. (Submitted photo/Parkview Optometric Services)
NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions
School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...
Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)