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Battlefords Humane Society relying on fundraiser, foster homes during pandemic

After adjusting the adoption process for shelter animals, staff are looking at more creative ways to help animals find their forever homes. The Battlefords Humane Society is moving forward today with ...

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Provincial COVID-19 total at 316 with 74 active cases

As of today, April 20, the province has one new case of COVID-19. That brings the provincial total to 316 reported cases. As the government released the latest figures it stressed the arrival of warm ...

Apr 20, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)

AgriStability Enrollment Deadline Extended To July 3, 2020

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced the AgriStability enrollment deadline for the 2020 program year has been extended without penalty to July 3, 2020. This step, agreed to by feder...

Apr 20, 2020

Saskatchewan Premier's Cup Cancels 2020 Tournament

The Saskatchewan Premier's Cup Committee sadly announces the cancellation of the 2020 tournament. We are mindful of the public protection, travel restrictions and the financial pressures on sponsors a...

Apr 20, 2020

Mounties in Melfort celebrate local teen's birthday with parade

Melfort RCMP members, Melfort ambulance staff, friends and family all joined in a parade to brighten the birthday of a local girl with cerebral palsy.Cadence Flaata was housebound for her 15 birthday ...

Apr 20, 2020 RCMP along with around 25 other vehicles put on a birthday parade to help celebrate Cadence Flaata's 15th birthday. (submitted photo/Darren Flaata)

Pheasant Hatching Program Continues

Our Pheasants have been laying eggs for the past few weeks and filling our incubators. We are continuing our pheasants program, even though the schools are closed down.

Apr 20, 2020

Spring Snowman Building Contest

While the lingering snow might have had some people feeling down this month, the staff and students at St. Mary School saw it as an opportunity for outdoor play and fun during physical distancing and ...

Apr 20, 2020

The Schwabs: a family legacy between the pipes

The apple doesn't fall far from the goal-crease. Or at least, that's the way it looks in the Schwab household.At just 18 years of age, Austin Schwab is coming off a standout rookie year with the Battl...

Apr 18, 2020 Hockey has been a big part of life in the Schwab household throughout the years. Pictured Left: Corey Schwab holding Austin in his arms after winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils in 2003. Top right: Corey and Austin, summer 2020. Bottom right: Corey and Austin circa 2013. (submitted photos/Corey Schwab)

Vets say treat animal transmission with similar caution

Concerns over possible transmission of coronavirus from an animal are being met with similar advice to staying safe from human transmission.Dr. Kent Weir, President of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medi...

Provincial government supports businesses during COVID-19

Business across the province who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be receiving economic support from the provincial government.This week, the province began accepting applications...

Apr 17, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce welcomes provincial support (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)