Tag Archives: People
Staff at long term care facility in Melfort aim to lift spirits with treat cart
Restrictions at long term care facilities in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19 have led to staff members thinking outside of the box for the residents.Lori Hinz, the facility administrator at Parkland Plac...
Apr 30, 2020 Residents at Parkland Place in Melfort can select their favourite treat from the newly implemented treat cart. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Saskatchewan Summer Games postponed to 2021
The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed to next year, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.Originally scheduled to take place in Lloydminster from July 26 to Aug. 1, t...
Apr 29, 2020 The medals will have to wait until next summer to be handed out, after it was announced the Saskatchewan Summer Games will be postponed to July 2021. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Summer Games)
Dentists and optometrists face challenge in opening first
There's excitement for dentists and optometrists being in the first group of businesses able to reopen in Saskatchewan on May 4. However, the caveats involved could cause many to delay.So far, the Col...
Apr 29, 2020 Optometrists and dentists are wrestling with whether or not to open on May 4, due to COVID-19 related restrictions. (Submitted photo/Parkview Optometric Services)
NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions
School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...
Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)
Local museum requesting public’s assistance to archive COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything from daily life and business in the local community, to activities, sports and entertainment across the globe.That is why the Western Development M...
Apr 27, 2020 The Western Development Museum is asking residents to send in pictures of themselves or their surroundings - like this one, submitted by Lloydminster’s Natasha Dewing - to document the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Natasha Dewing)
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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North Battleford Mayor, Ryan Bater gives reaction to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater is urging caution to residents following the unveiling of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, announced by the province Thursday.Bater said while it is obviously nice to ...
Apr 24, 2020 North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater said it’s important to continue current social distancing protocols during this time, as the province looks to slowly begin re-opening the economy. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battleford hometown boy drafted to WHL
For blue liner, Ryan Taylor, taking care of business in his own end is his top priority.Standing 6-feet tall and 170 pounds at just 14 years of age, he's a hard player to miss on the ice. Especially w...
Apr 24, 2020 Battlefords Barons’ defenceman, Ryan Taylor was selected by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the fourth round of the WHL Draft this week. (Submitted photo/Paula Noyce, Warne Photography)
Charges filed in case of stolen firearms from local business
Battlefords RCMP were able to identify and charge the person responsible for the break in and thefts of firearms from a local business earlier this week.As a result of their investigation and numerous...
Apr 24, 2020 Suspect identified in stolen firearms case (supplied photo/RCMP)
Onion Lake RCMP lay charges in aggravated assault
An Onion Lake man faces charges following an alleged altercation earlier this week.Christopher Cook of Onion Lake has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpo...
Apr 23, 2020 An Onion Lake man is facing charges following an alleged aggravated assault earlier this week on Onion Lake Cree Nation. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW)