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Five new cases of COVID-19, provincial total at 331
There are five new cases of COVID-19 in the province, all from northern Saskatchewan.There a four more cases in the Far North and one more in the North.According to a media release, this brings the pr...
Apr 23, 2020 (Canadian Press)
U of S engineering students design innovative N95 mask
An engineering team at the University of Saskatchewan is on the front line of innovation in medical equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.The group has designed a new mask with a removable filter. ...
Apr 23, 2020 Engineering student, Erik Olson, is part of the design team. (Submitted photo)
What should you do if you can no longer keep up with your bill payments?
The further we get into this period of uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the more concerned many Canadians become about their financial situation. Now more than ever, those who are stru...
Apr 23, 2020
CNIB Foundation Saskatchewan expands virtual program offerings to combat social isolation
In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation Saskatchewan has expanded its free virtual program offerings (e.g. children's time, tech training, book clubs, youth groups) for people in Saskatchewan imp...
Apr 23, 2020
North Battleford Mayor eager to hear Scott Moe's Reopen Saskatchewan Plan
Premier Scott Moe addressed the province last night about how the people of Saskatchewan have contributed to flattening the curve.North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater watched Scott Moe's address and was ...
Apr 23, 2020 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater eager to hear Scott Moe's Reopen Saskatchewan Plan (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Battlefords Chamber hopeful as governmental cooperation continues
Businesses are working to keep communication strong between themselves and each level of government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite some hiccups, supply chains are working reasonably well between p...
Apr 23, 2020 Businesses are working to continue efforts to keep supply chains rolling and loans being processed quickly from the federal and provincial governments. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Premier thanks Saskatchewan for COVID-19 efforts ahead of phased approach to normality
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered a strong message of thanks to the public Wednesday evening recounting how far the province had come in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. And, while he said he ...
Apr 22, 2020 Premier Scott Moe addressed the people of Saskatchewan Wednesday evening (Facebook/Government of Saskatchewan)
Former Battlefords Star, Beckman shines bright for WHL honours
For Spokane Chiefs forward, Adam Beckman, the 2019-20 season was one he likely won't soon forget. At just 18 years of age, Beckman finished the season leading all Western Hockey League (WHL) players w...
Apr 22, 2020 Former Battlefords Stars standout, Adam Beckman has continued to turn heads at the Major Junior level. This season Beckman led all Western Hockey League players with 48 goals, 107 points. (Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs Facebook)
La Loche and Clearwater River grapple with 12 cases of COVID-19
La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation have seen their combined number of cases of COVID-19 double from the previous day.La Loche mayor Robert St. Pierre told meadowlakeNOW, as of Wednesday, the no...
Apr 22, 2020 (Tourism Saskatchewan)
‘Something truly special’: Klimosko honoured by CJHL nomination
There soon may not be enough room on the shelf for all of Brayden Klimosko's awards and accomplishments. Since taking the reigns as head coach and general manager of the Battlefords North Stars, ahead...
Apr 22, 2020 Since joining the Stars prior to the fall of 2018, no other coach in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has won more games than Brayden Klimosko. He led his team to a league-best, 80-24-12 record over the two years. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)