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Local campaign to feed kids during COVID-19 pandemic
A local grocer is participating in a campaign aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.Save-On-Foods, part of the Jim Pattison Group, has committed $500,...
Apr 03, 2020 (Save-On-Foods)
City to review financial impact of facility closures during pandemic
The City of North Battleford is assessing the financial impact of closing its facilities due to COVID-19 precautions.It is losing revenue with the closure of its recreation facilities as well as from ...
Apr 03, 2020 The Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre is one of the recreation facilities closed due to the COVID-19 precaution measures. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'A trickle-down effect,' Local non-profits feeling effects of COVID-19 cancelations/postponement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many organizations across the country, and those in the Battlefords' community are no different.The mandate of social distancing and the limit of...
Apr 02, 2020 The annual smoker, hosted by the Battlefords Wildlife Federation, is just one of the many community events that has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations such as the Wildlife Federation and Historic Battleford Lions Club have felt the impact, but are staying optimistic during trying times. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Provincial COVID-19 total now at 206
There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with the total cases now at 206. Two people are receiving hospital inpatient care in Saskatoon. Two patients are in intensive care - one i...
Apr 02, 2020
Provincial parks closed, camping season delayed
In the wake of multiple closures and delays amid the global pandemic, provincial parks are now on the list. Due to COVID-19 concerns, camping reservations and the start of camping season is delayed un...
Apr 01, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)
Province invests in more mental health support
Given the increased anxiety and stress related to isolation and the global pandemic, the province's Ministry of Health is investing an additional $33 million in mental health and addictions services.T...
Apr 01, 2020 (ID 120347123 © Jivko Mladenov | Dreamstime.com)
Families prepare for online Easter celebrations in times of COVID-19 reality
Families in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will need to start planning to celebrate Easter at home alone with their family, or on their own, instead of heading to church this year due to COVID-19 res...
Apr 01, 2020 Rev. Trevor Malyon stands alone at St. Paul's Anglican Church in North Battleford Wednesday, surrounded by empty pews. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Twenty-four COVID-19 cases related to snowmobile rally, third person dies of virus in Sask.
A third person has died from complications related to COVID-19 in the province. The deceased was a Saskatchewan resident in the 80 to 89 age range.As of today, there are nine new confirmed cases of CO...
Apr 01, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)
Community groups and agencies offer support to the vulnerable
A number of community members and agencies are coming together to help the vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis.Many people are donating their time and energy to prepare meals, help people shop for g...
Mar 31, 2020 Some of the community groups helping those needing assistance during COVID-19 include She-NANIGANS in North Battleford. (submitted photo/Kelly Waters)
Shelters and lower income population to receive additional provincial funding in wake of pandemic
The Saskatchewan government released the Ministry of Social Services Pandemic Response Tuesday, which will help vulnerable Saskatchewan citizens by adapting policies and allocating new resources. "Our...
Mar 31, 2020 The Lighthouse North Battleford is one of several shelters to receive additional provincial funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)