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One new confirmed case of COVID-19, with 187 recoveries
There is only one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 301. Of those cases, 110 are considered active. There are nine new recoveries, bringing the total to ...
Apr 14, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)
SHA to increase staff screening protocols for virus
Starting tomorrow, SHA will have increased screening and masking requirements for staff members entering health facilities across the province.Staff, physicians, learners, trainees, vendors and contra...
Apr 14, 2020 ID 106761742 © Vlad Salikhov | Dreamstime.com
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)
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)
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)
Drive-by greeting a happy surprise for couple celebrating 48th wedding anniversary
Honking horns and cheers from well-wishers greeted David and Diane Bunnell when they stepped outside their home to a welcome surprise this week.It was all part of a coordinated drive-by anniversary pa...
Apr 11, 2020 David and Diane Bunnell celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with a surprise 'drive-by celebration.' (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Province reports seven new cases of COVID-19, with 21 more recoveries
The Saskatchewan government announced Friday there are six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and one new presumptive case, bringing the provincial total to 285 reported cases as of April...
Apr 10, 2020 COVID-19 rapid testing strip. (File photo/Copyright: (c) Taoxedge / Dreamstime.com)
VIDO-Intervac to sterilize used N-95 masks for re-use, establishing emergency supply
As the world faces supply issues for N-95 medical-grade respirator masks in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and University of Saskatchewan are striking a deal to...
Apr 10, 2020 N95 masks. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)