Tag Archives: People
Care homes concerned for seniors after instructions from ministry
Some seniors could end up paying more or even being kicked out of their personal care homes after guideline changes from the Ministry of Health.In January, the ministry sent out letters to personal ca...
Jun 24, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)
MLA Wilson accused of assault in family dispute
Long-serving Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson has been accused of assault as a private family matter involving the financial affairs of her late father goes very public. Wilson has not commented ...
Jun 21, 2019 Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson is accused of assault by the wife of her late father. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
City, town, area First Nations set to sign landmark collaborative working agreement
Five regional First Nation governments, the City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are set to sign an agreement that will see them work towards a reconciled regional community.The First Natio...
Jun 20, 2019 A historic joint meeting of North Battleford and Battleford council took place Thursday evening where resolutions were passed to pave the way for an official signing. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan sees highest number of confirmed cases of CWD
More cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) than ever before were found in Saskatchewan last year, according to the Ministry of Environment. Of over 2,000 submissions, 349 positive cases were confirme...
Jun 20, 2019 CWD continues to spread in the province. (Submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)
Update: Minister's office comments on Denesuline leaders protesting North of 60 decision
Update: paNOW reached out to Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennets office for a comment regarding the decision to end negotiations pertaining to the North of 60 agreement."No relation...
Jun 19, 2019 First Nation leaders gathered in Ottawa Wednesday to protest what they say was the federal government’s decision to end the discussions over the North of 60 Final Agreement. (submitted photo/PAGC)
JPII principal to retire at year’s end
With another school year winding down and summer holidays fast-approaching, students and teachers alike are counting down towards days spent enjoying the sunshine. For one educator, however; this summ...
Jun 19, 2019 John Paul II Collegiate Principal Carlo Hansen oversaw many changes during his 11-year-tenure at the high school, including the establishment of a football team and band program. (Submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)
Local dancer heading to Miss World Canada pageant to represent Saskatchewan
Jacy Lloyd grew up in Cut Knife, a small community west of the Battlefords, and four years ago moved into the city to pursue dancing and finish up her high school career.Lloyd has practiced dance for ...
Jun 18, 2019 Headshot of Jacy Lloyd for the Miss Canada World pageant. (Submitted photo/Jacy Lloyd)
Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger
A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...
Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Sask. gov’t launches new income assistance program
The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to help people receiving income assistance become more self-sufficient.The province unveiled its Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program on Tuesday. The pro...
Jun 18, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)
Local golfer represents Battlefords at Future Links
Battlefords' golfer Colby Friedrich was in Yorkton this weekend for the annual Future Links Prairie Championship. Featuring 46 golfers, aged 11 to 18, this year marked Friedrich's second time at the e...
Jun 17, 2019 Colby Friedrich, pictured here, in action in Yorkton over the weekend. (submitted photo/Clark Stork)