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Restrictions at Canada-U.S. border could soon be eased, Trump suggests
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is suggesting that travel restrictions along the Canada-U.S. border could be relaxed sooner rather than later. Trump says Canada is doing well in controll...
Apr 15, 2020
Council agrees to accept effluent for out-of-city business temporarily
The City of North Battleford has agreed to accept effluent for an out-of-city business to its system if it has the capability, after receiving a request from the Town of Battleford.The town asked the ...
Apr 15, 2020 North Battleford city council discussed a request from the town to temporarily accept effluent for an out-of-city-business at the city's facility until the town expands and upgrades its lagoon wastewater treatment system. Council's meeting was live-streamed via Zoom. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local organizations stepping up to feed communities during pandemic
Social distancing, banning of public gatherings and other COVID-19 measures couldn't curb the spirit of giving on Easter weekend, as non-profits and low income families were on the receiving end of ki...
Apr 15, 2020 Organizations have rallied to support their communities during Easter weekend, like the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. (Submitted photo/Jackie Tomayer)
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame closes museum for 2020, will still induct athletes
CALGARY - Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is closing the doors on its Calgary museum until the end of 2020, but will still announce a class of inductees this year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the&n...
Apr 15, 2020
Beardy's man named finalist for national journalism award
Jamin Mike is the first to admit journalism was not his first choice for a career, but in recent months his attitude changed when he discovered his new passion.The 22-year-old, who grew up at Beardy's...
Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/ Jamin MIke)
Melfort Trade Alliance hosting 'Virtual Networking Night' on Thursday
The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) is bringing local business together on Thursday... remotely of course.The MTA normally tries to hold networking nights every month, but as a result of the COVID-19 pan...
Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Apple rolls out cheaper iPhone as pandemic curbs spending
NEW YORK - Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than the models it rolled out last fall when the economy was booming and the pandemic had yet to force people to rethink their sp...
Apr 15, 2020
Fed notes what most Americans see: A sharp economic downturn
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is noting what most Americans are already acutely aware of: Economic activity contracted sharply and abruptly cross all regions of the country in recent weeks as the c...
Apr 15, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW April 15, 2020
Reporter Alison Sandstrom speaks with Director of Information Programming Teena Monteleone about Cameco's $1 million COVID-19 relief fund.
Apr 15, 2020
Saskatchewan Polytechnic steps up to help fight virus
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has made a contribution to help the province fight the COVID-19 virus.The school has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the government. The equipment includes mask...
Apr 15, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)