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Urban planning course reimagines Prince Albert's riverbank
A group of urban planning students from the University of Saskatchewan have reimagined Prince Albert's downtown riverbank as a vibrant cultural hub and an international tourism destination.Their propo...
Apr 23, 2020 One of the proposals includes a multi-level boardwalk that will extend beyond the river's edge and serve as a space for activities including fitness classes and festivals. (Urbanada/YouTube)
3,800 surgeries postponed in Saskatchewan over COVID-19
As the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) tries to keep on its toes and ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, thousands of other surgery patients are being told to wait.Part of the authority'...
Apr 23, 2020 An intravenous fluid bag at a trauma room at the Regina General Hospital's emergency department. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Precautionary boil-water advisory issued in village of Île-à-la-Crosse lifted today
A precautionary drinking water advisory issued in the northern village le--la-Crosse on April 8 was lifted on Thursday, more than two weeks after issuing the safety measure. Mayor Duane Favel told mea...
Apr 23, 2020 (Submitted/northern village Île-à-la-Crosse)
Onion Lake RCMP lay charges in aggravated assault
An Onion Lake man faces charges following an alleged altercation earlier this week.Christopher Cook of Onion Lake has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpo...
Apr 23, 2020 An Onion Lake man is facing charges following an alleged aggravated assault earlier this week on Onion Lake Cree Nation. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW)
Battlefords MLA echoes Premier’s cautious optimism
Following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of five phases to reopen the province, members of the Saskatchewan party are repeating the message of encouragement, partnered with caution.The Battlefords M...
Apr 23, 2020 MLA Herb Cox is asking Battlefords residents to continue safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic as the economy slowly reopens. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW April 23, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Sports Editor Jeff D'Andrea about the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
Apr 23, 2020
Local golf course reacts to potential May opening
It was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan Thursday, as the province announced their plan to reopen courses next month.Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe revealed the news in his much anticipated pro...
Apr 23, 2020 Thursday was a great day for golfers in Saskatchewan, as the province announced the likely return of golf courses come May 15, offering a the light at the end of the fairway. (Facebook/Rustic Nine Golf Course Par 3)
Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie give his reaction to Reopen Saskatchewan Plan
Premier Scott Moe unveiled the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan this morning. It is a five-phase plan that will see the slow reopening of businesses and services in the province.Town ...
Apr 23, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie gives his reaction to Scott Moe's Reopen Saskatchewan Plan (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Cooke and Kachur’s golf courses benefit in first phase of Sask’s re-opening plan
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away a lot from people, the ability to eat inside a restaurant or talk to people without the assistance of a screen. In some cases, it has taken away our sanity. But it...
Apr 23, 2020 Cooke Municipal Golf Course is opening back up, thanks to the province reducing restrictions. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
'It could have been any one of us': local RCMP send support to Nova Scotia
A Staff Sgt. with the Prince Albert RCMP detachment says the death this month of a fellow member in Nova Scotia, has hit the entire RCMP family very hard. There are a total of 22 victims as a result o...
Apr 23, 2020 Using responsible social distancing, several units of the RCMP in the North District posed for a photo, which will be sent to Nova Scotia. (Submitted photo/ Staff Sgt. Brian Kelly)