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'We will get through this together': local NDP candidate

Battlefords NDP candidate Amber Stewart is encouraging people to take things day by day during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I just want to stress that people need to stay home and don't go out unless you h...

Mar 24, 2020 Left to right, Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre staff Karie Gongora, Kayla Vany, Amber Stewart (Executive Director) and Melissa Kainberger shown volunteering at the Food Bank. (submitted photo/Amber Stewart)

'Fuel station first project to pursue' for Chief Wuttunee, re-elected as Red Pheasant Chief

Clint Wuttunee has been re-elected as Chief of Red Pheasant, following the First Nation's recent election.Wuttunee topped two challengers; Todd Baptiste and Lester Nicotine, taking 648 of the 1,078 to...

Lisa Brady Mar 24, 2020 Chief Clint Wuttunee, who was recently re-elected for a second term, is pictured here holding former Chief Red Pheasant’s Treaty Medal that was returned to the First Nation last summer. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SHA planning for field hospitals to cope with extent of COVID-19

It's suggested COVID-19 will affect 30 per cent of the province, and the government is reviewing whether community rinks, arenas and school gyms could serve as field hospitals to meet the growing need...

Mar 24, 2020 Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Mayor Ryan Bater preaches importance of social distancing

As the COVID-19 situation continues to grow across the country, the issue of social distancing becomes more and more important. In their daily press briefings, the Government of Canada continues to re...

Mar 24, 2020 Mayor Ryan Bater is practicing social distancing. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan's COVID-19 case count at 72

As of Tuesday, March 24, the province confirmed six more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 72 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals 19 years of age and under and 59...

Mar 24, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Saskatchewan Launches Business Response Team

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. "COVID-19 has caused significan...

Mar 24, 2020

Participaction - Posting Full Routine Exercise Video

To help you start your new home routine, we're posting our full routine exercise video so you and your family can try it. Did you know that exercise improves the quality and sleep time? Click on the l...

Mar 24, 2020

It’s safe to donate blood during COVID-19, and critical for patients

We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortagesCanadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19...

Mar 24, 2020

Customers don't mind limits during COVID-19 if they can find what they need

Ryan Beauchene from Red Pheasant First Nation had a full cart as he returned from shopping at Frazer's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford on the weekend.While some residents had concerns abou...

Mar 23, 2020 Ryan Beauchene from Red Pheasant First Nation who has a large family said having purchase limits on certain grocery items during the COVID-19 situation has made it better for his family to find what they need. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)