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Nipawin Lions Club cancels Tradeshow, other events in limbo
With Saskatchewan's State of Emergency being extended another two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nipawin Lions Club decided to cancel its upcoming Tradeshow.The Tradeshow was scheduled to run...
Apr 02, 2020 The Nipawin Tradeshow brings in nearly $15,000 for the Nipawin Lions Club, according to member Brian Starkell (Facebook/Nipawin Lions Club).
'The community is coming together': Delivery service available for seniors, residents with medical conditions
La Ronge Community Programmer Avyn Koyl and a number of local groups are looking to help residents during these trying times. Through a partnership with Men of the North, Lake Country Co-op, La Ronge ...
Apr 02, 2020 The service is operated by the community programmer and local volunteers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
MMSA asking house league players to register now, even with softball activities suspended
Organizers of the Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) are trying their best to make sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't have too much of an effect on the upcoming season.On Thursday, April 1, MMS...
Apr 02, 2020 The Melfort U14 Spirit team had plenty of success last season, including winning bronze at provincials, and then going to Quebec for Nationals later in the summer. (Facebook/Regina Minor Softball League)
Words to remember: Canadian newsmakers have their say on COVID-19
A look at some of the top quotes from across Canada on Thursday in relation to COVID-19: "It's kind of a done deal we're getting off this pleasure cruise." - Ottawa's Catherine McLeod, aboard a...
Apr 02, 2020
RCMP respond to hundreds of COVID-19 calls in March
The Saskatchewan RCMP are getting a new kind of call for service in response to the provincial Public Health Order issued on March 26.According to a media release from RCMP, officers received 436 COVI...
Apr 02, 2020 (File photo/meadowlakeNOW)
Morgan Rielly can't explain talent-loaded Maple Leafs' rollercoaster campaign
TORONTO - Morgan Rielly has been working out at home trying to stay in shape. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is also reading, watching movies and improving his rudimentary cooking skills. He'...
Apr 02, 2020
Battlefords restaurants reshaping menus to keep kitchens running
As the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect restaurants in the Battlefords, several are still cooking up new ideas to keep kitchens running and residents well fed.Because of the provinc...
Apr 02, 2020 Blend, and other Battlefords restaurants, are adjusting their menus and output to keep meals coming during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'A trickle-down effect,' Local non-profits feeling effects of COVID-19 cancelations/postponement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many organizations across the country, and those in the Battlefords' community are no different.The mandate of social distancing and the limit of...
Apr 02, 2020 The annual smoker, hosted by the Battlefords Wildlife Federation, is just one of the many community events that has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations such as the Wildlife Federation and Historic Battleford Lions Club have felt the impact, but are staying optimistic during trying times. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Muskoday First Nation closes borders due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Muskoday First Nation has officially closed its borders.According to a media release, as of March 30 band leadership implemented their Community Protection Law and Land Resolution. The law is mean...
Apr 02, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-striken ship
WASHINGTON - The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for he...
Apr 02, 2020