Community

Church service offered on local radio

Church services are being aired on the local radio station to make it easier for people who are not able to visit their place of worship during the COVID-19 restrictions.Several of the Battlefords Ang...

Jun 03, 2020

La Loche nurses commend Far North for resilience, dedication in combating COVID-19 outbreak

As each day continues, COVID-19 recoveries in La Loche are beginning to improve. Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse, Chrissy Munro told meadowlakeNOW the people in La Loche were outstanding in t...

Jun 03, 2020

Regina teen creates mural for George Floyd

Hundreds of people were gathered in front of the legislative building Tuesday, but they were all keeping clear of a large chalk mural in the middle of the entryway.The mural shows George Floyd and rea...

Jun 03, 2020

New P.A. Chamber directors announced

There are some new faces on the P.A. and District Chamber of Commerce board.The three new directors are: Jessica Gale the Foundation Coordinator for Mont St Joe's Foundation, Jeff Stumpf the president...

Jun 03, 2020

Virtual Reality Arcade to reopen doors soon

As June 8 approaches, many businesses across the province are busy preparing for their re-opening during phase three of the provincial government's plan.Strict guidelines for customers, new protocols ...

Jun 03, 2020

Summer reading program to continue at Wapiti Regional Libraries despite COVID-19 pandemic

With in-person programming being cancelled at libraries across the province, the Wapiti Regional Library is moving their summer programs online.The usual summer reading club participants can still get...

Jun 03, 2020

SHA provides new guidelines for visitation during pandemic

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitation restrictions for long-term care homes and hospitals.The main focus is the criteria for compassionate reasons for visits during the COVID-19...

Jun 03, 2020

Because we all want a safe place for our family to call home

What happens if your dad (kohtwiy) has a stroke and can't live on his own? Or your kohkom (grandmother) develops dementia? What if your husband is in a farm accident, or your Ktisn ktisn (sibling or c...

Jun 03, 2020

Battlefords Humane Society Online Auction Starts June 5

As many people know we had to cancel our Galla usually held in April and so we are in need of financial assistance.We have created a page to do an online auction. Thank you to everyone who supports us...

Jun 03, 2020

Daycare centres ready to accommodate more children as restrictions loosened

Phase three of Saskatchewan's re-open plan is set to start June 8.Part of this plan will see childcare centres able to have 15 kids per a defined building space.Gail Szautner, executive director of Ch...

Jun 03, 2020