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Agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis
CALGARY - Canada's agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn't designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-...
Mar 26, 2020
What you need to know about the Quarantine Act as isolation becomes mandatory for returning travellers
Canada is making unprecedented use of the federal Quarantine Act in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which went into effect early Wednesday, hours before it was announced,...
Mar 25, 2020
Loughlin, Giannulli: College bribery charges must be tossed
BOSTON - "Full House" Actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and other prominent parents urged a judge Wednesday to dismiss charges against them in the college admissi...
Mar 25, 2020
SHA issues advisory for people who attended event in Christoper Lake
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising anyone who attended the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Wilderness Rally Supper in Christopher Lake on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to sel...
Mar 25, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)
Illegal cannabis, drugs seized during traffic stop
RCMP seized illegal cannabis and other drugs during a traffic stop near Maidstone. In the afternoon of March 21, the provincial RCMP Roving Traffic Unit was patrolling Highway 16 near Maidstone and st...
Mar 25, 2020 (submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit)
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie looking to keep Canadian football fans informed
TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie hasn't forgotten about CFL fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league's commissioner will hold a video town hall question-and-answer session with football su...
Mar 25, 2020
Town won't disconnect water services during COVID-19 State of Emergency
Battleford residents will appreciate knowing the town is considering the current state of affairs with COVID-19 related issues and hopes to make it easier for those who may be dealing with financial c...
Mar 25, 2020 The Town of Battleford announced it will not disconnect residents' water services during the province's State of Emergency response to COVID-19. People are encouraged to call the town if they need to make payment arrangements for their utility bill. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Northern checkpoints rise in numbers as COVID-19 spreads
The communities of Cumberland House and Southend are the latest to erect checkpoints in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.In recent days, Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Northern Village o...
Mar 25, 2020 This checkpoint has been installed outside of Cumberland House. (Lionel Deschambeault/Facebook)
Victoria Hospital Foundation reaching out amid COVID-19
The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is putting out a call for donations.Foundation CEO Sherry Buckler said although it is a difficult and uncertain time for people, the hospital could use some help...
Mar 25, 2020 The Victoria Hospital Foundation is asking the public to make donations to support the hospital. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
North East SPCA adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic
The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is another local organization adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort is taking a number of steps to reduce the risk of transmission....
Mar 25, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)