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No new COVID-19 cases in La Loche, contact tracing continues

On a day when no new cases were reported, community leaders and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) officials provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the northern village of La Loche and its ne...

Apr 28, 2020 La Loche hospital (La Loche History/website)

What'sHappeningNOW April 28, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about two separate videos showing deer during the river breakup in P.A.

Apr 28, 2020

Preparations begin to open Lac La Ronge Provincial Park as lockdown continues

Preparations to open the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (LLRPP) is going ahead despite the lockdown currently underway in northern Saskatchewan.That's according to Robin Campese, the executive director ...

Apr 28, 2020 Reservations begin May 4 for Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

NBCHS teachers recognized for volunteer contributions

School may be out of session for the time being, but that hasn't stopped two local teachers from standing out for a job well done. Rob Wall and James Halushka of North Battleford Comprehensive High Sc...

Apr 28, 2020 Pictured here: Rob Wall (left) and James Halushka (right) of North Battleford Comprehensive High School, have been recognized for their work with Skills Canada. (submitted photos/NBCHS)

Brewers help raise money for struggling colleagues through beer sales

Saskatchewan's craft brewers are filling kegs to help fill the wallets of struggling brewers.The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a "Please Refrigerate This Beer For Charity" - a six...

Apr 28, 2020 The Saskatchewan Craft Brewers Association has created a beer to help raise money for struggling breweries across the province. (Pile O' Bones/Facebook)

Big game draw set to open May 1

Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...

Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)

Big game draw set to open May 1

Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month. The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected ...

Michael Joel-Hansen Apr 28, 2020

Melfort Golf and Country Club expects to open on first day permitted as part of 'Re-Open Saskatchewan'

The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be part of the provincial government's phase one of the 'Re-Open Saskatchewan' plan."It'll be restricted golf," General Manager Kevin Ryhorchuk said. "But at lea...

Apr 28, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Parking restrictions for street cleaning back in North Battleford

Street sweeping is fully underway in the City of North Battleford.Following the completion of snow removal in the city, staff are working to remove dirt, gravel, salt and other substances as efficient...

Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford will resume enforcement of on-street parking restrictions as street cleaning takes place. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Neighbourhood puts on weekend concert

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced entertainment venues to keep their doors closed.However, some residents living in a senior's cul-de-sac in the city's South Hill neighbourhood got the chance to experi...

Apr 28, 2020 Residents of a Prince Albert neighbourhood took in an outdoor concert this past weekend. (Submitted Photo/Lloyd Glass)