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Precautionary boil-water advisory issued in village of Île-à-la-Crosse lifted today
A precautionary drinking water advisory issued in the northern village le--la-Crosse on April 8 was lifted on Thursday, more than two weeks after issuing the safety measure. Mayor Duane Favel told mea...
Apr 23, 2020 (Submitted/northern village Île-à-la-Crosse)
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)
Battlefords MLA echoes Premier’s cautious optimism
Following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of five phases to reopen the province, members of the Saskatchewan party are repeating the message of encouragement, partnered with caution.The Battlefords M...
Apr 23, 2020 MLA Herb Cox is asking Battlefords residents to continue safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy slowly reopens. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW April 23, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Sports Editor Jeff D'Andrea about the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
Apr 23, 2020
'Very difficult:' 2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled in light of COVID-19 pandemic
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede's board of directors has cancelled the world-famous exhibition and rodeo this year because of COVID-19. President Dana Peers says the health and safety of the commu...
Apr 23, 2020
Habs winger Brendan Gallagher: Bettman 'very motivated to play these games'
Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher thinks there will be hockey this summer. And that belief comes from what he knows about one of the men in charge. Speaking on a conference call wi...
Apr 23, 2020
Mississauga Food Bank says RJ Barrett donation will provide 200,000 meals
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Mississauga Food Bank says a $100,000 donation made earlier this week by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will provide 200,000 meals as part of the community's fight against t...
Apr 23, 2020
Melfort's mayor welcomes news of province's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
The mayor of Melfort is weighing in on the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.The document, released April 23, outlines the government's plan to re-open bus...
Apr 23, 2020 (File photo/Aaron Schulze)
92-year-old Vin Scully hospitalized after fall at home
LOS ANGELES - Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has been hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home. The team says the 92-year-old fell Tuesday and was taken to the hospi...
Apr 23, 2020
Local golf course reacts to potential May opening
It was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan Thursday, as the province announced their plan to reopen courses next month.Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe revealed the news in his much anticipated pro...
Apr 23, 2020 Thursday was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan, as the province announced the likely return of golf courses come May 15, offering a the light at the end of the fairway. (Facebook/Rustic Nine Golf Course Par 3)