Tag Archives: Community
Local school division working to make families aware of potential supports
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is working to make families aware of federal funding available.Jordan's Principle provides support to First Nations children and families aiming to narrow th...
May 05, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Mental Health Week shines a light on important subject
Mental Health Week is in full swing across the country, and in the Battlefords community, it's no different. Hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Mental Health week is an annual oc...
May 05, 2020 There will be no big events for Mental Health Week this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but it is still key to spread awareness of the importance of mental health. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Tisdale RCMP looking for vehicle after crosswalk sign damaged
Tisdale RCMP are asking the public for some assistance locating a vehicle involved in an accident early this morning.The vehicle hit a pedestrian crosswalk sign between 10 p.m., May 4 and 6 a.m., May ...
May 05, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
SHA releases phased Service Resumption Plan
Saskatchewan residents will see medical services reintroduced over a four phased plan.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be initiating the gradual resumption of health care services starting...
May 05, 2020 Dr. Susan Shaw with SHA speaks during a video conference Tuesday.(Government of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Thieves raid youth camp; up to $10K in damages
The CEO of Camp Tamarack, a children's camp for those with learning disabilities, says if people needed supplies they could have just asked, rather than causing over $10,000 in damages.Sometime betwee...
May 05, 2020 (Camp Tamarack Foundation)
Trojans announce 10 signings for 2020/2021 roster
The roster for the 2020-2021 Tisdale Trojans is taking shape as the team has announced a number of signings.When a U18 AAA team "signs" a player, that means they have a spot on that team for the comin...
May 05, 2020 The 2019/2020 Tisdale Trojans salute the crowd after playing what ended up being their last game of the season back in March. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Local educator ready to start new role
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division is losing a longtime administrator.Randy Emmerson, the division's superintendent of schools will be leaving in July to take up the position of director o...
May 05, 2020 Randy Emmerson, left, is set to take up the position of director of education with Sun West School Division this summer. (Twitter/Sun West School Division)
Global Institute for Food Security donates equipment to SHA to support COVID-19 diagnostic testing
A pricey and important piece of equipment has been loaned to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) by a University of Saskatchewan agricultural research institute.CEO of the Global Institute for Foo...
May 05, 2020 A scientist at GIFS uses the KingFisher . Photo Courtesy: Global Institute for Food Security
National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...
May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
City of Melfort taking in nominations of kind acts for quilt giveaway
Working together through unprecedented times hasn't been easy but residents of Melfort and area have shown many acts of caring through the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Melfort is asking residents in ...
May 05, 2020 The city of Melfort is taking in nominations for acts of caring with all being placed in a draw for a quilt. (Submitted photo/Kathy Gray)