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Taking care of yourself while sharing space during COVID-19

Kids Help Phone is here to help with many resources.People across Canada and the world are practising physical distancing to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. This means we may be spending a lot ...

Apr 24, 2020

La Ronge Children's Festival

It's with much sadness that we announce that the July 1st La Ronge Children's Festival has been cancelled for this year due to Covid-19.

Apr 24, 2020

La Loche and Clearwater River see further increase in COVID-19 cases

The northern village of La Loche reported new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday bringing the community total to 19. Dr. Rim Zayed with the Saskatchewan Health Authority told the community over local...

Apr 23, 2020 (Submitted/Northern Village of La Loche)

Regional perimeter checkpoints implemented in northwestern Saskatchewan as COVID-19 outbreak continues

The mayor of a northwestern Saskatchewan town is asking those who don't live in Ile-a-la-Crosse, La Loche, or numerous First Nations communities not to travel there unless absolutely necessary.As of T...

Apr 23, 2020 Photo Courtesy FB Page of Northern Village of Ile-a-la-Crosse.

Chamber preparing for new challenge following province's announcement

The details for reopening Saskatchewan were greeted with some optimism by the business community in the Battlefords, however, challenges still lie ahead.Chamber of Commerce C.O.O. Linda Machniak said ...

Apr 23, 2020 (battlefordsNOW Staff)

3,800 surgeries postponed in Saskatchewan over COVID-19

As the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) tries to keep on its toes and ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, thousands of other surgery patients are being told to wait.Part of the authority'...

Apr 23, 2020 An intravenous fluid bag at a trauma room at the Regina General Hospital's emergency department. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)

Onion Lake RCMP lay charges in aggravated assault

An Onion Lake man faces charges following an alleged altercation earlier this week.Christopher Cook of Onion Lake has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpo...

Apr 23, 2020 An Onion Lake man is facing charges following an alleged aggravated assault earlier this week on Onion Lake Cree Nation. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW)

Battlefords MLA echoes Premier’s cautious optimism

Following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of five phases to reopen the province, members of the Saskatchewan party are repeating the message of encouragement, partnered with caution.The Battlefords M...

Apr 23, 2020 MLA Herb Cox is asking Battlefords residents to continue safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy slowly reopens. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Local golf course reacts to potential May opening

It was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan Thursday, as the province announced their plan to reopen courses next month.Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe revealed the news in his much anticipated pro...

Apr 23, 2020 Thursday was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan, as the province announced the likely return of golf courses come May 15, offering a the light at the end of the fairway. (Facebook/Rustic Nine Golf Course Par 3)

Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie give his reaction to Reopen Saskatchewan Plan

Premier Scott Moe unveiled the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan this morning. It is a five-phase plan that will see the slow reopening of businesses and services in the province.Town ...

Apr 23, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie gives his reaction to Scott Moe's Reopen Saskatchewan Plan (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)