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Moose goes through window at Tisdale care home

Newmarket Manor in Tisdale had an unusual after-supper guest on Sunday.A moose broke through panes of glass in the dining room at the care home before leaving and then attempting to jump a fence.Inspe...

Mar 25, 2020 A moose broke through panes of glass at the New Market Manor care home in Tisdale on Sunday evening. (Facebook/Donna Jansen)

Local mayor creates youth competition to help pass time during school closures

A local mayor is trying to spark the creative juices and help pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing a youth competition on his Facebook page.Battlefords Mayor Ames Leslie is challen...

Mar 25, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie creates youth contest. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

SaskTel using COVID-19 protocols for Internet installations; demand for services up

Don't be surprised if you're a SaskTel customer and you get a call from the company to send a technician over to your home or business.The Crown corporation says it's still doing Internet installation...

Mar 25, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Rotary Club giving up to $50,000 to help community during COVID-19

Members of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic by giving up to $50,000 in support to the community and help meet the "emerging food needs." The Rotary will ...

Mar 25, 2020 The Rotary Club of the Battlefords announced it is donating up to $50,000 to the community in response to COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Bringing Our Parks to You

Beginning Monday, March 30, SaskParks will be offering daily programming, activities and challenges from the comfort of your home! We are calling this SaskCyberParks! Each day at 10:00 a.m. we will po...

Mar 25, 2020

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Show - Postponed

The 2020 Rodeo and Trade Fair will be postponed. Hold onto your tickets as we will honor them once we reschedule. We will post our new date as soon as we are able. Thank you for understanding.

Mar 25, 2020

Ducks Unlimited Banquet Postponed

Just received notice that the MEADOW LAKE DUCKS UNLIMTED BANQUET that was to be held APRIL 9, 2020 at the MEADOW LAKE CIVIC CENTRE has been POSTPONED until further notice. When a new date is selected ...

Mar 25, 2020

Battlefords Humane Society adjusting to COVID-19 changes

So far, staff members at the Battlefords Humane Society have managed amidst the threat of COVID-19, but challenging days remain for the animal shelter. More than 30 animals are still housed at the fac...

Mar 24, 2020 The Battlefords Humane Society is still offering adoptions for now, but staff are uncertain over what happens next. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford's city and school playgrounds closed due to COVID-19

All of the city's outdoor playgrounds, as well as school playgrounds are now closed due to COVID-19 concerns.The City of North Battleford is asking residents to continue to practice social distancing ...

Mar 24, 2020 City and school playgrounds are now closed in North Battleford due to the COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

'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)