Tag Archives: People
Local baseball league still hopeful to host season
As the springtime sun creeps ever closer, and the winter wind blisters back into hibernation, the fate of the baseball season hangs in limbo. A warm-weather pastime of many in the community - adjacent...
Apr 09, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League plays a key piece of the spring season in the Battlefords and other surrounding communities. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local business offering free oil changes to frontline healthcare workers and first responders
A local business is doing what they can to help out frontline healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC in North Battleford is offering free full...
Apr 08, 2020 Spencer Wasmuth working on a healthcare worker's vehicle. (Supplied photo/Duane LaFreniere)
Helping kids stay active at home
With mandatory self-isolation still in effect for households throughout the nation and a recent snowfall over the Battlefords, it can be easy to stay stagnant while cooped up at home. Superintendent o...
Apr 07, 2020 The best way to encourage children and youth to stay active at home is by getting involved in physical activity alongside them. (ID 177825575 © Sam Wordley | Dreamstime.com)
Non-medical cloth masks can bolster COVID-19 preventative measures
During the COVID-19 situation in Canada, everyone is trying to find the best ways to protect themselves and the general public.On Monday, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, said wea...
Apr 07, 2020 Non-medical cloth masks can supplement COVID-19 preventative measures (ID 177629623 © Luboslav Ivanko | Dreamstime.com)
Local Oilers forward Colby Cave placed in medically induced coma
The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday North Battleford product, and team forward, Colby Cave suffered a brain bleed overnight and has been placed in a medically induced coma. #Oilers & @Condors fo...
Apr 07, 2020 (Supplied photo/NHL.com)
Helpful tips to keep kids learning at home during COVID-19 quarantine
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing families to stay home in isolation for an extended period of time, it is important to ensure children and youth are given satisfying and mentally stimulating activit...
Apr 07, 2020 Visual arts serve as an excellent creative outlet for children and youth of all ages that can be done from home. (ID 141946514 © Larisa Kapustkina | Dreamstime.com)
Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to take proactive measures
As businesses assess their respective situations, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in handling the COVID-19 emergency."The stress isn't going away anytime ...
Apr 03, 2020 Businesses across the Battlefords have to explore all their options as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Local hotel providing free rooms to frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19
A local hotel is offering its assistance to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Comfort Inn and Suites in North Battleford will offer frontline healthcare workers free rooms to s...
Apr 03, 2020 Comfort Inn and Suites offering free rooms to frontline healthcare workers. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Legions face uncertainty amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Legion branches across the province are facing an unknown when it comes to supporting veterans in communities and how long their funds will last. Legion locals have been sh...
Apr 02, 2020 (Submitted/Sask Command - Royal Canadian Legion Facebook)