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North Battleford Public Library to close doors March 20

The North Battleford Public Library will be closing indefinitely due to the spread of COVID-19.The library is not considered a city facility, although they do have close ties to the municipality, so w...

Mar 19, 2020 North Battleford Library set to close doors March 20. (Facebook photo/North Battleford Public Library)

Second COVID-19 case in Southend as airline follows up for more info

A second presumptive case of COVID-19 has been reported in the northern community of Southend, one of four new cases in the province. It was announced by the province's Chief Medical Health Officer Th...

Mar 19, 2020 Southend, PBCN. (Cameconorth.com)

CFL has a lot to think about with COVID-19

Even though the world seems to have shut down to face the challenge of the COVID-19 virus, it hasn't stopped spinning and for the CFL, it may not be for the better.First off, the CFL has cancelled the...

Mar 19, 2020

811 Sask. health line revamped to reduce wait times, dropped calls

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has made several improvements to the province's main health line phone service after complaints about dropped calls, inability to connect and long wait times.He...

Mar 19, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Gyms closed until further notice

Battlefords area residents hoping to burn calories and reduce stress at the gym will have to find homemade solutions, after the Saskatchewan Government shut down all fitness centre's and gyms Wednesda...

Mar 19, 2020

Dog Trainers’ Association: There’s Still Help for Dog Owners During COVID-19

Trainers offering phone and online services during "Social Distancing"MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian dog owners can still find safe training help for their pooches, ...

Mar 19, 2020

Facebook Live Concert - JJ Voss

COVID-19 be damned! Join me from the comfort and safety of your own home on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8pm CST as I play all of the songs from my new album LIVE right here on my Facebook page. I've dub...

Mar 19, 2020 With close to two decades of dedication to his music career and craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for songwriting and performing, along with his many experiences in life, to build an authentic and professional solo career rooted from the fabric of the working class. His new album ‘Come Along With Me’ is scheduled for release in the spring of 2020. Watch for updates on his new single coming soon!

COVID-19 and Mental Health

A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It's normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It's also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.[...

Mar 19, 2020

Local officials say stay healthy, support business during State of Emergency

Battlefords municipal officials are asking residents to adhere to health guidelines, support their local businesses and their neighbours during the Government of Saskatchewan's State of Emergency over...

Mar 18, 2020 Local municipal officials are asking residents to follow the province's guidelines and support those who need help in response to the province's State of Emergency surrounding COVID-19 announced Wednesday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...

Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)