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Ten truths about COVID-19

1. COVID-19 is no joke and has the potential to cripple our health-care system. If this happens, people who need life-saving care - even unrelated to COVID-19 - may not be able to access it.2. We must...

Dec 17, 2020

Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto

Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...

Dec 16, 2020

Ferry season draws to a close in Saskatchewan

As temperatures across the province continue to cool, and a number of rivers and lakes begin to freeze, Saskatchewan's ferries have been dry-docked for the season. The Riverhurst Ferry, located about ...

Dec 16, 2020

Muskoday woman reunited with lost engagement ring

Two complete strangers were united by what they call a Christmas miracle.The story begins Sunday morning when Steven Zoerb was about to enter the South Hill Mall. After realizing he forgot his mask, Z...

Dec 16, 2020

City of Humboldt closing pool, reducing hours after new public health measures

In light of the provincial government's announcement on Monday, Dec. 14, the City of Humboldt is making a few changes in their Leisure Services department to help limit the effects.Beginning on Christ...

Dec 16, 2020

A new chapter at John M. Cuelenaere Public Library

While public health guidelines currently prohibit people from lingering in the space, the Prince Albert Public Library says it's been getting plenty of positive feedback on recently completed renovati...

Dec 16, 2020

Battlefords Chamber announce board nominations

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce nominations committee has announced those up for a seat on the board of directors for the 2021-23 term. Six candidates allowed their names to stand for a seat, mean...

Dec 16, 2020

Advocacy group calls for protection of Nesslin Lake Forest

A group that organized in the summer of 2019, the Nesslin Lake Forest Advocates are campaigning to put a temporary stop to clear-cut logging in the Nesslin forest, and are asking the government to tak...

Dec 16, 2020

Volunteers make large donation to NESPCA through mask fundraiser

It is the season of giving and a pair of volunteers for the North East SPCA (NESPCA) have taken that to the next level.A $16,000 donation to the NESPCA was brought in through sales of masks over a num...

Dec 16, 2020

NBCK Band accepts resignation from Michal Alstad

The association between the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band and director Michael Alstad is no more.In a statement provided to battlefordsNOW, the board of directors of the NBCK Band Association sai...

Dec 16, 2020