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No new COVID-19 cases in La Loche, contact tracing continues

On a day when no new cases were reported, community leaders and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) officials provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the northern village of La Loche and its ne...

Apr 28, 2020 La Loche hospital (La Loche History/website)

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)

Brewers help raise money for struggling colleagues through beer sales

Saskatchewan's craft brewers are filling kegs to help fill the wallets of struggling brewers.The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a "Please Refrigerate This Beer For Charity" - a six...

Apr 28, 2020 The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a beer to help raise money for struggling breweries across the province. (Pile O' Bones/Facebook)

Big game draw set to open May 1

Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...

Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)

Parking restrictions for street cleaning back in North Battleford

Street sweeping is fully underway in the City of North Battleford.Following the completion of snow removal in the city, staff are working to remove dirt, gravel, salt and other substances as efficient...

Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford will resume enforcement of on-street parking restrictions as street cleaning takes place. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Chase of gunmen results in two arrests in Battlefords

A pursuit that started behind the wheel and ended on foot resulted in the arrest of two men early this morning in the Battlefords.At approximately 3 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of gunfire...

Apr 28, 2020 A report of gunfire early Tuesday morning, followed by a chase on the road and on foot, led to two arrests. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-Being

A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...

Apr 28, 2020

Saskatchewan’s 2020 Big Game Draw Opens Online May 1

Saskatchewan's big game draw opens on May 1. Hunters have until midnight on May 25 to submit their online applications. "Hunting is a popular pastime in Saskatchewan and the big game draw continues to...

Apr 28, 2020

38 COVID-19 cases in La Loche area as elder death is confirmed

Community leaders and health officials have offered an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche and area that has claimed the life on an elder and has infected almost 50 people. 11 of the 12 new ca...

Apr 27, 2020 (Village of La Loche/Facebook)

Physical distancing a challenge for the blind in Saskatchewan

Keeping a proper social distance of two metres is not so simple for people who are blind or partially sighted.Ashley Nemeth is a Saskatchewan advocate for the blind community and for the Canadian Nati...

Apr 27, 2020 Ashley Nemeth and her guide dog. (Ashley Nemeth/Submitted)