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Whatever you are feeling – despair, overwhelm, frustration, sadness, it's ok, it's real. You aren't crazy, you aren't the only one feeling like this, let yourself feel what you feel. And then fe...

yourlife Apr 26, 2020

Seven of eight new COVID-19 cases in Far North region

The Far North region continued to see a large increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases. Out of the eight new cases reported on Saturday, seven of them are in the Far North. The other occurred in the North...

Apr 25, 2020 COVID-19. (The Canadian Press)

Small gatherings ok for residents, following safety steps

Saskatchewan residents excited to interact with other people may finally be able to do so, yet many have questions.Thursday's announcement from the province detailed several phases for opening up the ...

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COVID-19 vaccine testing shows promise at VIDO-Intervac

Work on a COVID-19 vaccine continues at Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) - International Vaccine Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.Ferrets received doses of the va...

Apr 24, 2020 Dr. Volker Gerdts, director of VIDO-InterVac. (University of Saskatchewan)

R.M. announces fire ban

A fire ban is now in effect in the R.M. of North Battleford No 437.The decision was made following the quick melting of snowfall and windy conditions coinciding, which is drying out tall vegetation. C...

Apr 24, 2020 (R.M. of North Battleford No 437)

FSIN encouraging vigilance, as province rolls out plan to re-open

The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) admits he has concerns about moving too fast.Bobby Cameron spoke with paNOW about the provincial government's plan to re-open Saskatc...

Apr 24, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

10 new cases of COVID-19, 8 in northern Saskatchewan

The government has announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, eight of which are in northern Saskatchewan.Two of the new cases are from the North and six are from the Far North region.Accordi...

Apr 24, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)

Chamber preparing for new challenge following province's announcement

The details for reopening Saskatchewan were greeted with some optimism by the business community in the Battlefords, however, challenges still lie ahead.Chamber of Commerce C.O.O. Linda Machniak said ...

Apr 23, 2020 (battlefordsNOW Staff)

Battlefords MLA echoes Premier’s cautious optimism

Following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of five phases to reopen the province, members of the Saskatchewan party are repeating the message of encouragement, partnered with caution.The Battlefords M...

Apr 23, 2020 MLA Herb Cox is asking Battlefords residents to continue safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy slowly reopens. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

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)