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After two correctional staff test positive for COVID-19, jails to take further preventative measures
Increased measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in provincial jails after two staff members at Saskatoon Correctional Centre tested positive for the virus. According to a media release from the M...
Mar 27, 2020 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
The government has announced nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.According to a media release, as of March 27, 2020 the new confirmed cases brings the provincial total to 104.Six individuals are h...
Mar 27, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)
The next chapter: Stars’ Nivon commits to Concordia Thunder
The perfect combination of finesse and intangibles, it didn't take long for Rylan Nivon to endear himself as fan-favorite in the Battlefords.Although he spent just one season in the community with the...
Mar 26, 2020 Stars’ forward Rylan Nivon will suit up for Concordia University in the fall, after capping his junior career with a season to remember in the Battlefords, helping lead the team to a league-best 45-11-2 record. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...
Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Evictions suspended in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19
There will be some relief for Saskatchewan tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a media release, the government said it is temporarily suspending eviction hearings as a result of the emergency.Starti...
Mar 26, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)
Illegal cannabis, drugs seized during traffic stop
RCMP seized illegal cannabis and other drugs during a traffic stop near Maidstone. In the afternoon of March 21, the provincial RCMP Roving Traffic Unit was patrolling Highway 16 near Maidstone and st...
Mar 25, 2020 (submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit)
Sentencing for two convicted of accessory after the fact in Laverdiere homicide adjourned to May
The sentencing for two individuals who each previously pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation were adjourned, due to the court's directives ...
Mar 25, 2020 Brent Checkosis shown at Court of Queen's Bench in Battleford in February. (file photo/battlefords NOW Staff)
Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case total at 86, four cases transmitted in community
The province has confirmed community transmission of COVID-19 is now taking place, as all previous cases were travel-related.As of Wednesday, March 25, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19...
Mar 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, March 24, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Rotary Club giving up to $50,000 to help community during COVID-19
Members of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic by giving up to $50,000 in support to the community and help meet the "emerging food needs." The Rotary will ...
Mar 25, 2020 The Rotary Club of the Battlefords announced it is donating up to $50,000 to the community in response to COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
House of Commons passes legislation for COVID-19 help with unanimous support
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has passed emergency legislation to free up $82 billion to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 crisis. After a day of tense negotiations, MPs began debating the bill...
Mar 25, 2020