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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)
At least $9.7 billion in state bailouts for Air France, KLM
PARIS - The French and Dutch governments announced at least 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion) in bailout money Friday to rescue Air France and KLM, which are fighting for survival as most of their planes...
Apr 24, 2020
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)
P.A. wears red to honour victims of Nova Scotia tragedy
The Prince Albert Fire Department took time late Friday morning to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia.Firefighters donned their dress uniforms and red sashes before marching to the...
Apr 24, 2020 The Prince Albert Fire Department wore red to honour those killed in the shootings in Nova Scotia. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
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)
Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
WASHINGTON - The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from ...
Apr 24, 2020
Meadow Lake Farmers' Market looking at changing the way vendors do business
Meadow Lake Farmers' Market is looking at ways to do business in the coming weeks after some confusion arose about what is currently considered a non-essential service.According to the provinces Busin...
Apr 24, 2020 (Submitted/ Meadow Lake Farmers Market)
Former refugees Alphonso Davies, Asmir Begovic play video-game fundraiser
Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic both found their way to Canada at a young age as refugees with their families. They know firsthand the danger and uncertain...
Apr 24, 2020
Melfort to operate campground during Phase One of Re-Open Saskatchewan, facilities still closed
As the province prepares for Phase One of Re-Open Saskatchewan beginning May 4, the City of Melfort wants to clear the air on what will be open or not.On June 1, campgrounds and provincial parks will ...
Apr 24, 2020 Even as snow continues to melt at the Melfort Skate Park, it will remain closed during the early stages of Re-Open Saskatchewan (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).