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Ready, Set, Baby!

Last minute Mother's Day gifts that enrich patient care at the same time! . Donate to "Ready. Set. Baby!" capital campaign in honour of your mother and help raise funds for new birthing beds and fetal...

May 06, 2020

Clearwater River Dene Nation sees spike in active COVID-19 cases

Clearwater River Dene Nation has seen its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases in weeks. Seven additional cases have been reported among the 18 in the wider La Loche area.In a daily public health briefing ...

May 05, 2020 (Submitted/Clearwater River Dene Nation)

Sombre event held at Muskeg Lake to honour MMIW

The fifth day of May marks the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and a number of events were held across the country including one at Muskeg Lake Cree Na...

May 05, 2020 The families who took part in Tuesday's special memorial walk for MMIW, made sure to respect social distancing. (Submitted photo/ Jordan Rekve)

Mental Health Week shines a light on important subject

Mental Health Week is in full swing across the country, and in the Battlefords community, it's no different. Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Mental Health week is an annual oc...

May 05, 2020 There will be no big events for Mental Health Week this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but it is still key to spread awareness of the importance of mental health. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SHA releases phased Service Resumption Plan

Saskatchewan residents will see medical services reintroduced over a four phased plan.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be initiating the gradual resumption of health care services starting...

May 05, 2020 Dr. Susan Shaw with SHA speaks during a video conference Tuesday.(Government of Saskatchewan/Facebook)

Global Institute for Food Security donates equipment to SHA to support COVID-19 diagnostic testing

A pricey and important piece of equipment has been loaned to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) by a University of Saskatchewan agricultural research institute.CEO of the Global Institute for Foo...

May 05, 2020 A scientist at GIFS uses the KingFisher . Photo Courtesy: Global Institute for Food Security

National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...

May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

ParticipACTION App

Right now, many of us are balancing working from home with the added stress of caring for loved ones. The first step to a happier & healthier workday starts with you! The free ParticipACTION app o...

May 05, 2020

COVID-19 Alert

An individual at the Meadow Lake Co-Op Service Centre has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). After further assessment of the situation, public health officials are advising customers who have...

May 05, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, more recoveries in La Loche and surrounding area

There are a total of 98 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the La Loche area, with 16 recoveries.In a daily public health briefing on the local community radio station, La Loche mayor Robert St. Pierre wa...

May 04, 2020 (Submitted/(Northern Village of La Loche)