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Area First Nations monitoring entrances to prevent COVID-19
Similar to many other communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Red Pheasant Cree Nation plans to install barricades at the reserve entrances starting Friday at midnight to check traffic coming in and l...
Mar 26, 2020 Red Pheasant Cree Nation Chief Clint Wuttunee says barricades will be set up at entrance points to the Red Pheasant reserve starting Friday at midnight to monitor traffic, to prevent COVID-19. He is shown in this photo from last year holding former Chief Red Pheasant’s Treaty Medal that was returned to the First Nation last summer. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
“Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands”: Regional MHO
In light of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local doctors are providing some tips to the public on what to do if you're feeling sick.Regional medical association president Dr. Stan Ol...
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The next chapter: Stars’ Nivon commits to Concordia Thunder
The perfect combination of finesse and intangibles, it didn't take long for Rylan Nivon to endear himself as fan-favorite in the Battlefords.Although he spent just one season in the community with the...
Mar 26, 2020 Stars’ forward Rylan Nivon will suit up for Concordia University in the fall, after capping his junior career with a season to remember in the Battlefords, helping lead the team to a league-best 45-11-2 record. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...
Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
La Ronge's Extended Hours Program facing 'extreme staff shortages'
With a number of employees opting to stay home, the Extended Hours Program (EHP) at Scattered Site is struggling to retain workers. "We are dealing with extreme staff shortages right now because folks...
Mar 26, 2020 Scattered Site is seeking donations of food, personal hygiene products, and disposable cups and bowls. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment
OTTAWA - Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigour against speed. Clinical trials for possible treatments and cures ...
Mar 26, 2020
Prince Albert recommends residents not visit playgrounds
The City of Prince Albert is encouraging residents to keep off public playground equipment. The recommendation is in line with guidelines issued by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The city has not ...
Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Graduating Raiders reflect on early ending
In an alternate reality free of the COVID-19 crisis, the Art Hauser Centre would be energized this week as the Prince Albert Raiders prepare to open the 2020 WHL Playoffs on Friday night. A full seaso...
Mar 26, 2020 Jeremy Masella, Zack Hayes, and Brayden Watts have all seen their WHL careers cut short this season. (Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia)
Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches
A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...
Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic
The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...
Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)